Biography
Who is Leslie Stefanson?
Early life and education
Leslie Stefanson arrived in Fargo, North Dakota, during 1971. She spent her formative years in Moorhead, Minnesota, alongside two sisters. Her father, Randy, practiced law, while her mother, Corinne, ran a retail clothing shop. The family has Icelandic roots, as her paternal grandparents, Skúli Stefánsson and Heffie Einarson, moved from that nation to the United States.
Following her primary schooling, she enrolled at Drew University in New Jersey. She also took classes at Columbia University in New York City. In 1993, she successfully earned her degree in English literature from Barnard College.
Acting and modeling career
Before becoming a full time performer, Leslie worked as a model. She appeared in a 1997 television commercial for Lee's Jeans, which aired during the Super Bowl. Also, she participated in a theater troupe located in New York.
Her film career includes the lead role of Capt. Elisabeth Campbell in the movie The General's Daughter. On television, she appeared as Joan Bennett Kennedy in the miniseries Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot.
Life as a sculptor
Leslie Stefanson eventually shifted her professional focus toward creating art. She produces bronze and terracotta sculptures in New York City. Her creative efforts received acclaim in 2019 when her sculpture named La Bestia earned the top prize from the National Sculpture Society.
Family and personal life
Leslie Stefanson maintains a private personal life. She is the partner of actor James Spader. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in August 2008.
Birthday and age
Leslie Stefanson was born on May 10, 1971, which makes Leslie 55 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Leslie shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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