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Leslye Headland was born in Maryland, United States on November 26, 1980. Leslye Headland is listed as a film director, screenwriter and playwright. That works out to 45 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
My Take
Headland is one of the sharpest comedic voices working today, and I think she's still underrated. Her films like Bachelorette and Sleeping with Other People dig into ugly, honest corners of modern womanhood without flinching, yet they never lose their warmth. Co-creating Russian Doll, with its two Emmy nominations, proved she could turn a high-concept loop into something genuinely moving about damage and renewal. Her playwriting roots show in dialogue that actually crackles. What excites me is her willingness to be prickly and unconventional rather than safe. I'd follow her into almost any project, because she clearly trusts the audience to keep up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leslye Headland
- Name (Japanese)
- レスリー・ヘッドランド
- Reading
- れすりー・へっどらんど
- Born
- November 26, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / playwright / writer / director
2. Background
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Leslye Headland born?
Born November 26, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Leslye Headland from?
Leslye Headland is from Maryland, United States.
What does Leslye Headland do?
Leslye Headland works as film director, screenwriter, playwright, writer, director.
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