Leslie Zemeckis
Leslie Zemeckis is a best-selling actress, writer and award-winning documentarian. Leslie's critically acclaimed films include Behind the Burly Q, the true story of old-time burlesque in America. She the author of Behind the Burly Q, the definitive oral history of burlesque and Goddess of Love Incarnate; the Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr. Her third book Feuding Fan Dancers was published and became a bestseller October 2, 2018 about Sally Rand, Faith Bacon and the golden age of the showgirl.
Specializing in women in American pop culture from the early part of the 20th century Zemeckis is a frequent contributor to Huffington Post, Medium, Talkhouse and has written for W Magazine and Stork Magazine. She has presented her work and spoken at panels and Universities including Santa Barbara City College, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, The Chicago Club, Chicago History Museum, MoMa, Burlesque Hall of Fame, Burly Con. She continues to revisit and shine a light on formerly stigmatize and marginalized female entertainers.
Acting
Movie
The Polar Express
as Sister Sarah / Mother
2004
Movie
A Christmas Carol
as Fred's Wife (voice)
2009
Movie
Beowulf
as Yrsa
2007
Movie
Welcome to Marwen
as Suzette
2018
TV
Beverly Hills, 90210
as Party Girl
1990
Movie
Here
as Elizabeth Franklin
2024
Movie
Spiders
as Emma
2000
TV
Caroline in the City
as Kelly
1995
Movie
From Zero to I Love You
as Pamela Finley-Logsdon
2019
Movie
Blowback
as Sandra Carlow
2000
Movie
Sacrifice
as Officer Mercedes Calderon
2000
Movie
Damien's Seed
as Jane Janzen
1996
Movie
Life of a Gigolo
as Rhonda
1998
Movie
Restless Souls
as Heather
1998
Movie
Jailbait
as Roman's Girlfriend
1993
TV
Pepper Dennis
as Liz
2006
Movie
The Sex Files: Double Identity
as Reese
1998
Movie
Sex Files: Pleasure World
as Sara
1998
Movie
I Married a Monster
as Bridesmaid #2 (as Leslie Harter)
1998
Movie
Encounters
as Diane McConnell
1996
TV
Beverly Hills Bordello
as Amanda
1996
TV
Beverly Hills Bordello
as Melissa
1996
TV
Intimate Sessions
as Laura's friend
1998
Movie
The Sexperiment
as Audrey / Marcie
1998
