Caitlin Leahy

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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|5|28}}

| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois

| nationality = American

| occupation = Film actress

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| years active = 2013–present

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Caitlin Leahy (born 1988) is an American actress and model. She is known for her roles in the 2018 film Samson, and the television series Black-ish and Queen of the South.{{cite news|url=https://bookyouverymuch.com/2017/10/31/caitlin-leahy-interview/|title=Caitlin Leahy Interview|work=bookyouverymuch}}{{cite news|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/pure-flix/quality-flix-arrives-at-afm-with-samson/5123853.article|title=Pure Flix/Quality Flix arrives at AFM with 'Samson'|work=Screendaily}}{{cite news|url=http://news24hours.in/2017/06/12/caitlin-leahy-to-act-as-delilah-for-the-upcoming-hollywood-movie-samson/|title=Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming hollywood movie Samson|work=News24}}{{cite news|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/pure-flix-announces-samson-opening-in-theaters-february-16-37610/|title=Pure Flix Announces 'Samson' Opening In Theaters February 16|work=breathecast}}{{cite news|url=http://www.patheos.com/blogs/filmchat/2017/10/watch-teaser-samson-coming-theatres-february.html|title=Watch: The teaser for Samson, coming to theatres in February|work=patheos.com}}{{cite news|url=https://blogs.sydneysbuzz.com/christian-cinema-in-cannes-32288f2c4cbf|title=Christian Cinema in Cannes|work=sydneysbuzz}}

Early life

Leahy was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to Matt and Ellen Leahy. The middle of five children, she has three sisters, Shannon, Cara, Brenna, and a brother, Ryan. She began training and performing at a young age, eventually studying theatre at the University of Illinois at Chicago before receiving her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago.{{cite news|url=http://news24hours.in/2017/06/12/caitlin-leahy-to-act-as-delilah-for-the-upcoming-hollywood-movie-samson/|title=Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming Hollywood movie Samson|work=News24}}

Career

In 2016 Leahy guest starred on an episode of ABC's Black-ish titled "Being Bow-Racial" which was the highest rated episode of season 3. Other notable roles include USA Network's Queen of the South, Showtime's Roadies, ABC's Secrets & Lies, and truTV's Those Who Can't.{{cite news|url=http://news24hours.in/2017/06/12/caitlin-leahy-to-act-as-delilah-for-the-upcoming-hollywood-movie-samson/|title=Caitlin Leahy to act as Delilah for the upcoming Hollywood movie Samson|work=News24}}

In 2017 Leahy appeared in several TV series including BET's Rebel, the Lifetime film Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland, and FX's Legion.{{Citation needed|date= March 2018}}

In March 2017, Leahy was cast as the female lead in the epic action film Samson playing the role of Delilah. The movie which filmed in South Africa was released in theatres in February 2018.{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/visalia-times-delta-evil-prince-steals-s/149464242/ |title=Evil prince steals scenes, adds energy to 'Samson' |first=Bruce C |last=Steele |newspaper=Visalia Times-Delta |agency=USA Today Network |pages=B3, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/visalia-times-delta-evil-prince-steals-s/149464290/ B4] |date=2018-02-22 |access-date=2024-06-16 |via=Newspapers.com}}

Leahy has modeled for numerous brands, such as Bentley Motors, Adidas, Chase Bank, Ritz Carlton, Honda, Schlitz Brewing Co. and HBO's Eastbound & Down.{{cite news|url=https://bookyouverymuch.com/2017/10/31/caitlin-leahy-interview/|title=Caitlin Leahy Interview|work=bookyouverymuch}}{{cite news|url=http://www.theabstractnews.com/2017/11/interview-with-afterburnaftershock.html|title=Interview with 'Afterburn/Aftershock' actress Caitlin Leahy|work=theabstractnews}}