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Jane Leeves was born in Ilford, United Kingdom on April 18, 1961. Public records list Jane Leeves as a television actor, stage actor and film actor. That works out to 65 years old in 2026.
My Take
Jane Leeves will forever be Daphne Moon to me, and that is meant as the highest compliment. Taking an Ilford-born English sensibility and making it beloved across American living rooms is no small feat, and the Emmy and Golden Globe nominations confirm it was no accident. What I appreciate most is her precision: the comic timing, the rooted theatrical discipline, the way she never simply played a sidekick but quietly commanded the frame. British actors who endure for decades on US television are genuinely rare. I suspect she is far more versatile than her warmest roles let on, and that quiet range is what keeps me curious about her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jane Leeves
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェーン・リーヴス
- Reading
- じぇーん・りーゔす
- Born
- April 18, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Ilford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television actor / actor / stage actor / film actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jane Leeves born?
Born April 18, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Jane Leeves from?
Jane Leeves is from Ilford, United Kingdom.
What does Jane Leeves do?
Jane Leeves works as television actor, actor, stage actor, film actor.
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