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Katie Leclerc

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Katie Leclerc
Leclerc in 2021
Born
Katie Lynn Leclerc

San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, producer
Years active2005–present
Known forSwitched at Birth
Spouse
Brian Habecost
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(m. 2014; div. 2017)​

Katie Lynn Leclerc is an American actress and producer. She has appeared on several television series, including Veronica Mars, Fashion House, Community and The Big Bang Theory. In 2011, she was cast in the television show Switched at Birth, starring as Daphne Vasquez.[1][2]

Personal life

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Leclerc with Ryan Lane at a Dogs for the Deaf benefit in April 2013

Leclerc was born in San Antonio, Texas, and grew up in Lakewood, Colorado. She is of Canadian descent. She is the youngest of three siblings.[3] She started learning American Sign Language at 17, before she found out she had Ménière's disease, which leads to hearing loss. Her older sister also teaches ASL.[4] Both her father and older sister have Ménière's disease as well.[5]

Leclerc married longtime boyfriend Brian Habecost, a real estate salesman, on September 6, 2014.[6] In July 2017, Leclerc filed for divorce from her husband.[7]

Career

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Leclerc discovered her passion for acting in seventh grade when she got the lead role in a production of Annie.[8][9] She then moved to San Diego, to pursue theatre at Valley Center High School. She took part in commercials for Pepsi, Cingular, Comcast, and GE.

"My agent submitted me for a nationwide casting call for the roles of Emmett and Daphne. I ended up getting a callback, and that's when I was asked to try a "deaf accent." It's something we discussed in depth. We wanted to make sure my portrayal was respectful and done correctly. At the same time, we felt that using a Deaf accent would be a really strong choice for the character.[10]

Filmography

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Film

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Title Role Notes
2009 Flying By Ally
The Inner Circle Claire
2015 The Reckoning Katherine
2016 Holiday Breakup Kelly
Stars Are Already Dead Ireland
2017 Party Boat Kiley Direct-to-video
2019 Round of Your Life Minka
2021 A Cape Cod Christmas Margot
Blue Call kaylee

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 Veronica Mars Crystal Episode: "Silence of the Lamb"
2006 Fashion House Sara 4 episodes
2007 The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show Tokersville Queen Episode: "Salute to America"
Saints & Sinners Bride Episode: "Dance, Dance Revolution"
2008 The Riches Teen Girl Episode: "Friday Night Lights"
The Ex List Mila Episode: "Protect and Serve"
2010 The Hard Times of RJ Berger Deaf Girl Episode: "Lily Pad"
2011, 2017 The Big Bang Theory Emily 2 episodes
2011–2017 Switched at Birth Daphne Vasquez Main role
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Christine Episode: "Play Dead"
2013 My Synthesized Life Amanda 2 episodes
The Confession Katie Lapp Television film
2014 Community Carol Episode: "Analysis of Cork-Based Networking"
2015 Cloudy With a Chance of Love Debbie Metcalfe Television film
The Reckoning Katie Lapp/Katherine Mayfield
2017 Confess Auburn Reed Web series
Psycho In-Law Tina Television film
2019 A Bride's Revenge Miya
Christmas a la Mode Emily
2020 NCIS SSgt. Diana Murphy Episode: “Sound Off”
2023 Letters to Santa Rebecca Hallmark Movie
2024 A Very Vermont Christmas Joy Keogh

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Work Result Ref.
2011 Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Star Switched at Birth Nominated [11]
2013 TwoCents TV Award for Drama Queens Switched at Birth Won [12]
2014 Indie Series Award for Best Guest Star - Comedy My Synthesized Life Nominated [13]

References

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  1. ^ Mitchell, Molli (March 2, 2020). "Big Bang Theory cast: Who did Katie Leclerc play?". Express.co.uk. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: 'Switched at Birth' Stars Reflect on the Series' Most 'Groundbreaking' Moments Before the Final Sea | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. January 31, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Katie Leclerc-Welcome (2011)". Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  4. ^ "Special Interview with ABC Family "Switched At Birth" Katie Leclerc". San Diego Entertainer magazine. July 15, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  5. ^ "NY Post: Deaf actress Katie Leclerc unites hearing and deaf worlds on family drama, "Switched at Birth" (2011)". June 8, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  6. ^ "Switched at Birth's Katie Leclerc Is Engaged". Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  7. ^ "Actress Katie Leclerc files for divorce from husband". TV3 (Ireland). July 27, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  8. ^ "Special Interview with ABC Family "Switched At Birth" Katie Leclerc". San Diego Entertainer magazine. July 15, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  9. ^ Leclerc, Katie [@katieleclerc] (June 10, 2013). "@katieleclerc how old were you…" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2013 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Ability Magazine: Katie Leclerc Interview with Chet Cooper" (2011)". Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  11. ^ "Blake Lively Wins Choice TV Drama Actress The Teen Choice Awards! Here Are More Winners!". Hollywood Life. August 7, 2011. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
  12. ^ Ng, Philiana (July 11, 2013). "2013 TwoCents TV Awards – Drama Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  13. ^ "5th Annual Indie Series Awards Nominees". Indie Series Awards. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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