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Laura Leighton was born on July 24, 1968 in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Public records list Laura Leighton as a television actor and film actor. That works out to 58 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Iowa City West High School.
My Take
Laura Leighton has the rare distinction of being embraced by two entirely different generations of viewers. As Sydney on Melrose Place she defined a slice of 1990s television, then returned for the 2009 revival, and as Ashley Marin on Pretty Little Liars she won over a whole new audience. Sustaining relevance across decades is, to me, the clearest proof of genuine craft rather than a moment of luck. I also like that she came out of Iowa City, far from the industry's gravity, and outlasted flashier contemporaries. That combination of warmth and durability is exactly what I admire in a long career.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laura Leighton
- Name (Japanese)
- ローラ・レイトン
- Reading
- ろーら・れいとん
- Born
- July 24, 1968 (age 58)
- Origin
- Iowa City, Iowa, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Iowa City West High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Laura Leighton born?
Born July 24, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Laura Leighton from?
Laura Leighton is from Iowa City, Iowa, United States.
What does Laura Leighton do?
Laura Leighton works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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