Full Name: Leah Marie Remini
Date of Birth: June 15, 1970
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation: Actress, author, activist
Nationality: American
Height
Height:
5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Education
Leah Remini’s formal education details are not extensively publicized, but she left
traditional schooling at a young age to pursue her acting career. Much of her
learning and development came through acting and her experiences within the
Church of Scientology, which she has openly criticized after leaving the
organization.
Family
Father:
George Remini
Mother:
Vicki Marshall
Siblings:
Leah has one older sister, Nicole Remini, and four half-sisters.
Spouse:
Angelo Pagán (m. 2003)
Children:
1 daughter, Sofia Bella Pagan
Career
Leah Remini began her acting career in the late 1980s with small roles on television shows. Her
breakthrough came when she starred as Carrie Heffernan in the sitcom The King
of Queens (1998-2007), where she gained widespread recognition. She has also
appeared in shows like Saved by the Bell, Who's the Boss?, and The Exes.
In addition to acting, Remini is known for her outspoken criticism of the Church of
Scientology. After leaving the organization in 2013, she authored the memoir
Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology (2015) and produced the Emmy
Award-winning documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Leah Remini’s estimated net worth is around $25 million. This wealth comes from her
successful acting career, book sales, and TV production work.