Leah Ayres
Biography
Leah Ayres is an American actress born Leah Simpson on May 28, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland. She is known for her role in the film Bloodsport alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme. On television, she played Valerie Bryson on the daytime serial The Edge of Night in the early 1980s and portrayed Marcia Brady in The Bradys, which was the 1990 dramatic revival of The Brady Bunch, appearing in lieu of Maureen McCormick. Also known as Leah Kalish, Leah Ayers, Leah Ayres-Hendrix, and Leah Ayres H, her professional background includes working as the Program Director for Yoga Ed. in Los Angeles, co-creating the Yoga Kit for Kids, and writing and starring in Living Ar, alongside authoring Games for Life, a book of games and visualizations for children.
Career overview
Leah Ayres is an American actress born on May 28, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland. She is known for her work in television and film, holding thirty known acting credits. In the early 1980s, she played the role of Valerie Bryson on the daytime serial The Edge of Night. She is also well known for her role in the film Bloodsport, in which she appeared alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Later in her television career, Ayres portrayed Marcia Brady, taking over the role in lieu of Maureen McCormick, in the 1990 dramatic revival of The Brady Bunch titled The Bradys. Throughout her professional life, she has also been known under alternative names including Leah Ayers, Leah Ayres-Hendrix, Leah Ayres H, and Leah Kalish. Beyond her acting career, her professional background includes working as the Program Director for Yoga Ed. in Los Angeles, co-creating the Yoga Kit for Kids and a book for children titled Games for Life, as well as writing and starring in Living Ar.
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Full Filmography
30 titles- Sliders (1995) as Darla
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Tara Flynn
- The Player (1992) as Sandy
- P.S. I Luv U (1991)
- Baby Talk (1991)
- Capital News (1990) as Stephanie Sellars
- The Bradys (1990) as Marcia Brady Logan
- Bloodsport (1988) as Janice
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) as Roxanne Wodehouse
- Police Story (1988) as Nancy Morgan
- Police Story: The Watch Commander (1988) as Nancy Morgan
- Married... with Children (1987) as Betty
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Susan Chadwick
- The Oldest Rookie (1987)
- Hot Child in the City (1987) as Rachel Wagner
- We're Puttin' on the Ritz (1986) as Micki Cline
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Stacey Barnes
- 1st & Ten (1984) as Jill Schrader
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Elaine Mulligan
- Velvet (1984) as Cass Dayton
- The A-Team (1983) as Jenny Olsen
- Eddie Macon's Run (1983) as Chris Macon
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Mona Polito
- 9 to 5 (1982) as Linda Bowman
- The Burning (1981) as Michelle
- Dead Ringer (1981) as Waitress
- All That Jazz (1979) as Nurse Capobianco
- The Edge of Night (1956)
- The Brady 500 as Marcia Brady-Logan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leah Ayres best known for?
Leah Ayres is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), The Player (1992), Kelly's Heroes (1970).
When and where was Leah Ayres born?
Leah Ayres was born on May 28, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Leah Ayres have?
Leah Ayres has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1995.
What is Leah Ayres's background in cinema and television?
Leah Ayres is an American actress born Leah Simpson on May 28, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland. She is known for her role in the film Bloodsport alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme. On television, she played Valerie Bryson on the daytime serial The Edge of Night in the early 1980s and portrayed Marcia Brady in The Bradys, whi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Married... with Children (1987) as Betty — aged about 30
- Sliders (1995) as Darla — aged about 38
- The A-Team (1983) as Jenny Olsen — aged about 26
- All That Jazz (1979) as Nurse Capobianco — aged about 22
- Who's the Boss? (1984) — aged about 27
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Susan Chadwick — aged about 30
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