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Melissa Leo Takes on 102nd Role as Detective

1/12/2026

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Melissa Leo, American actress, marks her 102nd acting role by portraying a detective in the psychological drama The Knife.
She rose to fame in 1984 as Linda Warner on All My Children, earning an Emmy nomination.
She has won the Emmy for Louie and earned two Oscar nominations, winning for The Fighter.
Her films include 21 Grams, Prisoners, Olympus Has Fallen.
Fans can submit questions by 6 PM on January 13.

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Story summary

Melissa Leo, American actress, marks her 102nd acting role by portraying a detective in the psychological drama The Knife.
She rose to fame in 1984 as Linda Warner on All My Children, earning an Emmy nomination.
She has won the Emmy for Louie and earned two Oscar nominations, winning for The Fighter.
Her films include 21 Grams, Prisoners, Olympus Has Fallen.
Fans can submit questions by 6 PM on January 13.