Leila Birch | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leila Birch |
| Alma mater | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | http://www.leilabirch.com/ |
Leila Birch (born 1978) is an English actress, known for portrayingTeresa di Marco inEastEnders.
Birch grew up inSouth East London. She is of British, Italian and Irish descent.[1] She trained at theItalia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts from 1987 to 1997, graduating with a Diploma in Performing Arts,[2] and also studiedShakespeare atRADA and Drama atYale University.[citation needed] She has one elder brother. Her father is Dr James Green a former RAF officer.[1] Hergreat-aunt was one of theGaiety Girls.[1]
Birch is based in the United States as of at least 2012.[3]
Birch played the role of Teresa di Marco in theBBC Onesoap operaEastEnders between 1998 and 2000. Her other television credits includeOne Night of Shakespeare,The Bill,Thief Takers andRenford Rejects. She also appeared in thepilot episode of theNBC Universal seriesDay One.
Birch's stage work includes plays at the award-winningArcola Theatre, outdoorShakespeare festivals, national tours andpantomime. In 2007, she acted with 'Shakespeare in the Valley',New Hampshire's only professional outdoor repertory Shakespeare festival. She also appeared in the world premiere ofTwelfth Night: The Musical in London.
In 2013 she played the role of British reporter Melody Stone inW.M.D.,[4] and in 2014 voiced theWABAC machine in the filmMr. Peabody and Sherman and pedestrians in the video gameInfamous Second Son.
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