---
name: "Leslie Mann"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/leslie-mann"
fi1m_id: "leslie-mann"
imdb_id: "nm0005182"
tmdb_id: 41087
wikidata_id: "Q229011"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "26 March 1972"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 11
average_fi1m_score: 65
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 11
updated: "2026-10-05T15:32:16.666878+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Leslie Mann

## Identity

Leslie Mann

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/leslie-mann
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** leslie-mann
- **IMDb ID:** nm0005182
- **TMDB ID:** 41087
- **Wikidata ID:** Q229011
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Mann, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q229011, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005182/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/41087

Actor. Born 26 March 1972 in San Francisco, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 26 March 1972, San Francisco, California, USA
- **Active:** 1996–present
- **Also known as:** Leslie Jean Mann
- **Frequently works with:** [Anne Hathaway](https://film.one/person/anne-hathaway.md), [Bruce Anderson](https://film.one/person/bruce-anderson.md), [Carlos Saldanha](https://film.one/person/carlos-saldanha.md), [Catherine Keener](https://film.one/person/catherine-keener.md), [Don Rhymer](https://film.one/person/don-rhymer.md), [Isla Fisher](https://film.one/person/isla-fisher.md), [Jesse Eisenberg](https://film.one/person/jesse-eisenberg.md), [John C. Donkin](https://film.one/person/john-donkin.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 65, as actor, over 11 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 70 (3), 2000s 78 (2), 2010s 65 (3), 2020s 50 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 62 to 58 across 10 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 6 at 60–79, 4 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 2 of 9 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 11, Adventure 4, Animation 4, Family 4, Drama 3, Fantasy 2
- **Screen time:** 15 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,832m across 9 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Mann, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q229011, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005182/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/41087

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*ParaNorman*](https://film.one/film/paranorman.md) (76), [*Rio*](https://film.one/film/rio.md) (70), [*Rio 2*](https://film.one/film/rio-2.md) (50)
- **AMC+:** [*The 40 Year-Old Virgin*](https://film.one/film/the-40-year-old-virgin.md) (79), [*Blithe Spirit*](https://film.one/film/blithe-spirit-2020.md) (40)
- **Peacock:** [*The Croods: A New Age*](https://film.one/film/the-croods-a-new-age.md) (70)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Cable Guy*](https://film.one/film/the-cable-guy.md) (66)
- **Netflix:** [*Big Daddy*](https://film.one/film/big-daddy.md) (55)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Leslie Mann

> Leslie Mann's high, raspy voice can make a complaint funny while leaving the worry audible. We value the seriousness beneath her comedy, though she is too often handed the same controlling wife or mother to play.

Mann often plays the woman trying to keep everybody else under control. Her high, raspy voice makes the irritation audible, but she takes the worry behind it seriously enough to stop the character becoming just a nuisance. That is what we value in her comedy: someone can be unreasonable and still have a reason to be upset. Her willingness to look foolish helps, too, particularly when the embarrassment becomes physical.

The breakthrough was *The Cable Guy* (1996), followed by the repeated collaborations with director and writer Judd Apatow. *The 40-Year-Old Virgin* (2005) made use of her physical comedy; *Knocked Up* (2007) gave her Debbie, a supporting character whose family concerns allowed more feeling into the jokes. *This Is 40* (2012) brought Debbie into the lead and gave Mann more room to work through the strains of marriage and parenthood. These are useful parts for her, though the repeated casting as a controlling wife or mother has become a limitation.

In *Spa Weekend* (2026), Mann's Jane is part of a group of stressed friends on a spa trip, and the company is better than the outing. Mann and Anna Faris contribute an easy rapport, while Isla Fisher gives Mel the unruliness the comedy needs. We were frustrated by the tired wellness jokes because the cast already had us enjoying their company. Mann's ease with the others is worth noticing, but it cannot make this a comedy we recommend.

Michelle Buteau fares best as Coco, helped by a character more developed than her companions. That difference matters: she gets some material equal to her delivery, while Mann and Faris are too often left to supply the pleasure simply by being there. The unconvincing sentiment in *Spa Weekend* is a particular waste of Mann's ability to make a comic character's distress feel credible. The writing has not established enough affection for these women, and her performance cannot do that work unaided. For a fuller part, start with *This Is 40*.

## Biography

Leslie Mann is an American actress. Born on 26 March 1972 in San Francisco, California, she was raised in Newport Beach and began her career in television commercials at the age of seventeen. Her screen debut came in the short-lived series *Birdland* (1994) as Nurse Mary.

Mann met producer Judd Apatow while working on *The Cable Guy* (1996). She appeared in films including *George of the Jungle* (1997), *Big Daddy* (1999), *Knocked Up* (2007), *17 Again* (2009), *The Other Woman* (2014) and *Blockers* (2018). She has also voiced characters in animated features such as the *Rio* films (2011, 2014) and *The Croods: A New Age* (2020), and has appeared alongside her daughters Maude and Iris Apatow in several projects. In 2026 she played Jane in the comedy *Spa Weekend*.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, variety.com.*

## On Fi1m (11)

- *Spa Weekend* (2026), Fi1m 40, as Jane — [page](https://film.one/film/spa-weekend.md)
- *Blithe Spirit* (2020), Fi1m 40, as Elvira — [page](https://film.one/film/blithe-spirit-2020.md)
- *The Croods: A New Age* (2020), Fi1m 70, as Hope Betterman (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-croods-a-new-age.md)
- *Rio 2* (2014), Fi1m 50, as Linda (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/rio-2.md)
- *ParaNorman* (2012), Fi1m 76, as Sandra Babcock (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/paranorman.md)
- *Rio* (2011), Fi1m 70, as Linda (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/rio.md)
- *Modern Family* (2009), Fi1m 77, as Katie — [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md)
- *The 40 Year-Old Virgin* (2005), Fi1m 79, as Nicky — [page](https://film.one/film/the-40-year-old-virgin.md)
- *Big Daddy* (1999), Fi1m 55, as Corinne — [page](https://film.one/film/big-daddy.md)
- *Freaks and Geeks* (1999), Fi1m 88, as Miss Foote — [page](https://film.one/tv/freaks-and-geeks.md)
- *The Cable Guy* (1996), Fi1m 66, as Robin — [page](https://film.one/film/the-cable-guy.md)

## Complete filmography (50)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Spa Weekend* (2026), as Jane — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/spa-weekend.md)
- *Poetic License* (2025), as Liz Cassidy
- *Cha Cha Real Smooth* (2022), as Lisa
- *The Bubble* (2022), as Lauren Van Chance
- *Dear Diary: World's First Pranks* (2021), as Hope Betterman (voice)
- *The Croods: A New Age* (2020), as Hope Betterman (voice) — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/the-croods-a-new-age.md)
- *Blithe Spirit* (2020), as Elvira — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/blithe-spirit-2020.md)
- *Motherless Brooklyn* (2019), as Julia Minna
- *Welcome to Marwen* (2018), as Nicol
- *Blockers* (2018), as Lisa Decker
- *The Comedian* (2016), as Harmony Schiltz
- *How to Be Single* (2016), as Meg
- *Vacation* (2015), as Audrey Griswold
- *The Other Woman* (2014), as Kate King
- *Rio 2* (2014), as Linda (voice) — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/rio-2.md)
- *Mr. Peabody & Sherman* (2014), as Patty Peterson (voice)
- *The Bling Ring* (2013), as Laurie
- *This Is 40* (2012), as Debbie
- *ParaNorman* (2012), as Sandra Babcock (voice) — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/paranorman.md)
- *The Change-Up* (2011), as Jamie Lockwood
- *Rio* (2011), as Linda (voice) — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/rio.md)
- *Little Birds* (2011), as Margaret Hobart
- *I Love You Phillip Morris* (2010), as Debbie
- *Modern Family* (2009), series, as Katie — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md)
- *Shorts* (2009), as Mom Thompson
- *Funny People* (2009), as Laura
- *It's On with Alexa Chung* (2009), series, Actor
- *17 Again* (2009), as Scarlett O'Donnell
- *Beverly Hills Chihuahua* (2008), as Bimini (uncredited)
- *Drillbit Taylor* (2008), as Lisa
- *Knocked Up* (2007), as Debbie
- *The 40 Year-Old Virgin* (2005), as Nicky — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/the-40-year-old-virgin.md)
- *Stealing Harvard* (2002), as Elaine Warner
- *Orange County* (2002), as Krista
- *Perfume* (2001), as Camille
- *Timecode* (2000), as Cherine
- *Freaks and Geeks* (1999), series, as Miss Foote — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/freaks-and-geeks.md)
- *Big Daddy* (1999), as Corinne — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/big-daddy.md)
- *Hercules* (1998), series, as Amphitrite (voice)
- *George of the Jungle* (1997), as Ursula Stanhope
- *Last Man Standing* (1996), as Wanda
- *She's the One* (1996), as Connie
- *The Cable Guy* (1996), as Robin — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/the-cable-guy.md)
- *Things I Never Told You* (1996), as Laurie
- *The Wright Verdicts* (1995), series, as Erica Mercer
- *Birdland* (1994), series, as Nurse Mary
- *Virgin High* (1991), as "Squiggle" Girl
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Leslie Mann (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Rocking the Boat*, Actor
- *Business Trip*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![<a href="http://cfccreates.com/comedy" rel="nofollow">cfccreates.com/comedy</a> As part of the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, CFC hosted a (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/92623/gallery-032b8a43db60.jpg) <a href="http://cfccreates.com/comedy" rel="nofollow">cfccreates.com/comedy</a> As part of the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, CFC hosted a (2012) — Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288224252457%29.jpg/1280px-%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288224252457%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![<a href="http://cfccreates.com/comedy" rel="nofollow">cfccreates.com/comedy</a> As part of the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, CFC hosted a (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/92623/gallery-671417da875d.jpg) <a href="http://cfccreates.com/comedy" rel="nofollow">cfccreates.com/comedy</a> As part of the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, CFC hosted a (2012) — Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288225324224%29.jpg/1280px-%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288225324224%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![<a href="http://cfccreates.com/comedy" rel="nofollow">cfccreates.com/comedy</a> As part of the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, CFC hosted a (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/92623/gallery-255e4604d429.jpg) <a href="http://cfccreates.com/comedy" rel="nofollow">cfccreates.com/comedy</a> As part of the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, CFC hosted a (2012) — Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288225324442%29.jpg/1280px-%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288225324442%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Leslie Mann](https://film.one/media/person/92623/gallery-02ce181f0101.jpg) Leslie Mann — Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288225324556%29.jpg/1280px-%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288225324556%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Leslie Mann](https://film.one/media/person/92623/gallery-c6fc26699c31.jpg) Leslie Mann — Image via TMDB
- ![Leslie Mann](https://film.one/media/person/92623/gallery-c6a21d5aa727.jpg) Leslie Mann — Image via TMDB
- ![<a href="http://cfccreates.com/comedy" rel="nofollow">cfccreates.com/comedy</a> As part of the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, CFC hosted a (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/92623/gallery-df63658212d6.jpg) <a href="http://cfccreates.com/comedy" rel="nofollow">cfccreates.com/comedy</a> As part of the Telefilm Canada Feature Comedy Exchange, CFC hosted a (2012) — Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288225324684%29.jpg/1280px-%27An_Evening_with_Judd_Apatow_%26_Leslie_Mann%27_%288225324684%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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