Melanie Leis is best known as the ex-wife of American actress Kelly McGillis. Kelly Ann McGillis is a talented American actress with an impressive film career.
She is perhaps best known for her role as Rachel Lapp in the 1985 film Witnessfor which she was nominated for a Golden Globe and BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress.
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- Full Name: Melanie Leis
- Stage Name: Melanie Leis
- Date of birth: July 9, 1967
- Age: 57 years old
- Place of birth: Philadelphia, USA
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Unknown
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Melanie Leis was born on July 9, 1967, in Philadelphia, United States. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leis, although details about any siblings she may have are not known to the media. Melanie attended Berklee College of Music. Her ethnicity is reported to be Caucasian, but her religious beliefs are not public.
Career
Melanie Leis tends to keep her professional life and career details private, preferring to maintain a low-key public image. Regarding her ex-wife, Kelly Ann McGillis, Kelly McGillis is an American actress best known for her roles in films Witness (1985) and Top Gun (1986). She received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for her role as an Amish mother in Witness.
In 1986, McGillis played flight instructor Charlotte Blackwood in the hit movie Top Gunbecame one of her most prominent roles. In the late 1980s and 1990s, McGillis appeared in many films and television series, including Made in Heaven (1987), The House on Carroll Street (1988), Accused (1988), Baby (1992), and At first sight (1999).
She also had a second role involving the Amish in the TV series North (1994). In 2000, she starred in the international lesbian hit Monkey mask. During the 1980s and 1990s, McGillis has had several other television roles, including appearances in the television series One life to live and many other TV series.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @mellleis67
- Facebook Name: Melanie Leis
Personal life
Melanie Leis has had many relationships over the years, one of the most notable being with famous American actress Kelly McGillisHowever, the two later split after a short time. There is no public information indicating that Melanie Leis has children, which is not uncommon for lesbian couples.
Net worth
Melanie Leis has maintained a fairly low profile compared to her ex-wife, Kelly McGillisan American actress with a reported net worth of $4 million, best known for her critically acclaimed performances.
