Leigh-Allyn Baker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leigh-Allyn Baker
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Baker in 2015
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| Born | March 13, 1972 Murray, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Agent | CESD Talent (voice-over) |
| Spouse(s) |
Keith Kauffman
(m. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
Leigh-Allyn Baker (born March 13, 1972) is an American actress. She is best known for her fun roles on TV shows like Good Luck Charlie on Disney Channel, where she played the mom, Amy Duncan. She also voiced Abby in the animated show Back at the Barnyard on Nickelodeon. You might have also seen her in Charmed or Will & Grace.
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Acting Career Highlights
Leigh-Allyn Baker has been acting for many years! She has done a lot of voice work for video games, including popular series like Star Trek and X-Men. She has also appeared as a guest star in many TV shows. Some of these include That '70s Show, Early Edition, and Yes, Dear.
Famous TV Roles
One of her most well-known roles was Ellen in the show Will & Grace. She played a good friend of Grace Adler from 1998 to 2006, and even returned for the show's revival later on. She also played Hannah Webster in the first season of Charmed.
Kids often know her best as Amy Duncan, the energetic mom in the Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie. This popular show ran from 2010 to 2014. Before that, she also appeared in a couple of episodes of Hannah Montana as a morning show host named Mickey.
Movies and Producing
In 2015, Leigh-Allyn Baker starred in a Disney Channel Original Movie called Bad Hair Day. She played Liz Morgan, a police officer who teams up with a high school student to find a valuable necklace. What's cool is that she also helped produce this movie! This means she was involved behind the scenes, helping to make decisions and bring the movie to life. She wanted to make sure the movie had her creative touch.
She also acted in a Christmas movie called Wish for Christmas in 2016.
Personal Life
Leigh-Allyn Baker is married to Keith James Kauffman, who works in the entertainment business. They have two sons. Their older son has a condition called dyspraxia, which can affect coordination and movement.
Filmography
Leigh-Allyn Baker has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her live-action and voice-over roles.
Live-action Filmography
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 1996 | Almost Perfect | Gina | Episode: "A Midseason Night's *** Comedy" | |
| The Last Frontier | Joy Garfield | 2 episodes | ||
| 1997 | Fired Up | Janet | Episode: "Truth and Consequences" | |
| 1998–2006, 2017–2020 |
Will & Grace | Ellen | Recurring role | |
| 1998–1999 | Charmed | Hannah Webster | Recurring role | |
| 1999 | Family Law | Laurie Carrigalo | Episode: "Damages" | |
| 2000 | Early Edition | Kate O'Rourke | Episode: "Luck o' the Irish" | |
| 2001 | The Geena Davis Show | Miss Susie | Episode: "Car Wash" | |
| 2002 | Yes, Dear | Stacey | Episode: "Johnny Ampleseed" | |
| 2003 | That 70s Show | Officer Debbie | Episode: "Hey Hey What Can I Do?" | |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Charlene | Episode: "When You Got To Go, You Go To Go" | |
| Boston Legal | Frannie Huber | Episode: "Tortured Souls" | ||
| 2006 | House | Claire | Episode: "Euphoria: Part 2" | |
| The King of Queens | Jessica | Episode: "Affair Trade" | ||
| 2007 | In Case of Emergency | Maureen | 5 episodes | |
| My Name is Earl | Nicole Moses | Episode: "Harassed a Reporter" | ||
| 2008–2009 | Hannah Montana | Mickey | 2 episodes | |
| 2008 | 12 Miles of Bad Road | Marilyn Hartsong | Main role | |
| 2010–2014 | Good Luck Charlie | Amy Duncan | Main role Directed 2 episodes |
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| 2011 | So Random! | Herself | Episode: "Leigh Allyn Baker and Mia Talerico" | |
| 2014 | Dog with a Blog | Cheri | Episode: "Who's Training Who?" | |
| 2016 | Roommates | Mrs. Campbell | Episode: "Five Guys and Thanksgiving" | |
| 2017 | Battle of the Network Stars | Herself | Episode: "Cops vs. TV Sictoms" | |
| Real Rob | Mrs. Betty | 2 episodes | ||
| 2019 | Malibu Rescue | Dylan's Mom | Episode: "Stranger Flings" | |
| 2021 | Your Family or Mine? | Sandra Jackson | Announced |
Feature Films and Television Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 1994 | Shrunken Heads | Mitzi | ||
| 1995 | Leprechaun 3 | Waitress | ||
| 1997 | Inner Shadow | Gaika | ||
| Swing Blade | Lauranne | |||
| ... Men | Implant Removal Patient | |||
| 1999 | A Wake in Providence | Connie | ||
| 2000 | Very Mean Men | Mary | ||
| 2004 | The Crux | Woman Hanging from the Rope | Short film | |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! | Amy Duncan | Disney Channel Original Movie | |
| 2015 | Bad Hair Day | Liz Morgan | Disney Channel Original Movie; executive producer | |
| 2016 | Little Savages | Jackie | ||
| Wish for Christmas | Elizabeth MecLaren | |||
| 2017 | Camp Cool Kids | Taryn | Direct-to-video | |
| Swiped | Leah Singer | |||
| 2018 | Running from My Roots | Vanessa Reynolds | Also known as Take 2 for Faith | |
| 2019 | Misfits | Roxy Gaines | ||
| 2022 | Family Camp | Grace Ackerman |
Voice-over Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2006 | American Dad! | Margie | Episode: "It's Good to Be the Queen" | |
| 2007–2011 | Back at the Barnyard | Abby, Etta, various voices | 52 episodes | |
| 2011 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Bella Bon Bueno, Woman | Episode: "Whispers and Coups/Brush with Danger" | |
| 2013–2016 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates | Queen Coralie, Mermaid #1, Mermaid #2 | 9 episodes | |
| 2014–2016 | The 7D | Queen Delightful, Snazzy Shazam | 44 episodes | |
| 2017–2021 | Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures | Fiona Featherstone, Portia DeHound, Mrs. McBilly, Heidi, Coach Hannah, Lisa Longtree, Dandelion Doozy, Nina Doozy, | 12 episodes | |
| 2017-2019 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil | Mail Monster, Additional voices/Unicorn | 5 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Ref | Notes |
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| 2000 | Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force | Crewman Juliet Jurot | ||
| 2002 | Command & Conquer: Renegade | Dr. Sydney Mobius | ||
| 2003 | Star Trek: Elite Force II | Ensign Juliet Jurot | ||
| 2004 | X-Men Legends | Jean Grey | ||
| EverQuest II | Merchant and others | |||
| 2005 | X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse | Jean Grey | ||
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Laura Douglas, Caroline Higgins, Hanna Pritchard, Suzanne Stokes, Andrea Warren | |||
| 2007 | God of War II | Lahkesis, Bathhouse Girl 2 | Credited as Leigh Allyn Baker | |
| Mass Effect | Major Elena Flores, Rebekah Petrovsky | |||
| 2008 | The Hardy Boys: The Hidden Theft | Laura Hardy | Credited as Leigh Allyn Baker | |
| Gears of War 2 | KR Pilot #2, COG Medic #1, Centaur Driver #1 | |||
| 2009 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra | Scarlett | ||
| Halo Wars | Spartan Alice-130, Adam's mom, additional voices | |||
| 2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Various voices | ||
| 2012 | The Secret World | Madame Rogêt, additional voices | ||
| 2013 | Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | Additional voices | Credited as Leigh Allyn Baker | |
| 2021 | Mass Effect: Legendary Edition | Major Elena Flores, Rebekah Petrovsky | Credited as Leigh Allyn Baker |
See also
In Spanish: Leigh-Allyn Baker para niños
