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| education = [[Rutgers University–New Brunswick]] ([[Bachelor of Fine Arts|BFA]])<br>[[Antioch University Los Angeles|Antioch University]] ([[Master of Arts|MA]]) |
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'''Leila Kenzle''' (born July 16, 1960) is an American therapist and former actress best known for her role as Fran Devanow on ''[[Mad About You]]''. |
'''Leila Kenzle''' (born July 16, 1960) is an American therapist and former actress best known for her role as Fran Devanow on ''[[Mad About You]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=O'Connor |first=John J. |date=1992-09-23 |title=Review/Television; Trying To Succeed At a 90's Marriage |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/23/news/review-television-trying-to-succeed-at-a-90-s-marriage.html |access-date=2023-05-10 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
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Leila Kenzle was born in [[Patchogue]], [[Long Island, New York]], the daughter of Lee, an antiques dealer, and Kurt Kenzle, who worked in electrical supply sales.<ref>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/82/Leila-Kenzle.html Leila Kenzle Biography (1960?-)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Before moving to Los Angeles to become an actress she worked as a hotel telephone operator. Her big break came when she was cast as a stripper in the off-Broadway production of ''[[Tony n' Tina's Wedding]]''. Her TV credits include appearances on ''[[The Golden Girls]]'', ''[[Diagnosis Murder]]'', ''[[Thirtysomething (TV series)|Thirtysomething]]'' and ''[[The Cosby Show]]''. |
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Leila Kenzle was born in [[Patchogue, New York]], the daughter of Lee, an antiques dealer, and Kurt Kenzle, who worked in electrical supply sales.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Leila Kenzle Biography (1960?-) |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/82/Leila-Kenzle.html |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=www.filmreference.com}}</ref> She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the [[Mason Gross School of the Arts]] at [[Rutgers University–New Brunswick]] in 1984. In 2002, she earned a Master of Arts in psychology from [[Antioch University Los Angeles]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Leila Kenzle MFT {{!}} About |url=https://www.leilakenzle.com/about/ |access-date=2023-05-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
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Before moving to Los Angeles to become an actress she worked as a hotel telephone operator. Her big break came when she was cast as a stripper in the off-Broadway production of ''[[Tony n' Tina's Wedding]]''. Her TV credits include appearances on ''[[The Golden Girls]]'', ''[[Diagnosis Murder]]'', ''[[Thirtysomething (TV series)|Thirtysomething]]'' and ''[[The Cosby Show]]''. Her film credits include ''[[Other People's Money]]'', ''[[White Oleander (film)|White Oleander]]'', and ''[[The Hot Chick]]''. Her final role to date was in the 2003 movie ''[[Identity (2003 film)|Identity]]''. |
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After ''[[Mad About You]]'' ended, she obtained a master's degree in [[clinical psychology]] and is a marriage and family therapist practicing in Los Angeles.<ref name="shrink">{{cite news |last=Karlin |first=Susan |date=February 6, 2007 |title=Sidekick Turned Shrink |work=[[New York Post]] |url=https://nypost.com/2007/02/06/sidekick-turned-shrink/ |accessdate=August 17, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Kenzle has been married to Neil Monaco, a private acting coach, since 1994. |
Kenzle has been married to Neil Monaco, a private acting coach, since 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=N. f |date=1995-05-21 |title=WITH AN EYE ON . . . : The real Leila Kenzle--the guest who never left 'Mad About You' |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-21-tv-4114-story.html |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
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=== Film === |
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|1991 |
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|[[Other People's Money|''Other People's Money'']] |
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|Marcia |
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|2000 |
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|[[Enemies of Laughter|''Enemies of Laughter'']] |
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|Woman #1 |
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|2002 |
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|[[White Oleander (film)|''White Oleander'']] |
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|Ann Greenway |
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|2002 |
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|[[The Hot Chick|''The Hot Chick'']] |
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|Julie |
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|2003 |
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|[[Identity (2003 film)|''Identity'']] |
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|Alice York |
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=== Television === |
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After ''[[Mad About You]]'' ended, she obtained a master's degree in [[clinical psychology]] and is a marriage and family therapist practicing in Los Angeles.<ref name= "shrink">{{cite news |last=Karlin |first=Susan |url= https://nypost.com/2007/02/06/sidekick-turned-shrink/ |title=Sidekick Turned Shrink |work=[[New York Post]] |date=February 6, 2007 |accessdate=August 17, 2018}}</ref> |
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|1989 |
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|[[The Cosby Show|''The Cosby Show'']] |
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|Girl #2 |
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|Episode: "Theo's Woman" |
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|1990 |
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|''The World According to Straw'' |
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|Gina DeSalvo |
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|Television film |
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|1990 |
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|[[The Golden Girls|''The Golden Girls'']] |
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|Tamara |
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|Episode: "Blanche Delivers" |
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|1990 |
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|''[[Thirtysomething]]'' |
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|Student #1 |
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|Episode: "The Guilty Party" |
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|1990 |
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|[[Over My Dead Body (TV series)|''Over My Dead Body'']] |
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|Hooker |
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|Episode: "A Passing Inspection" |
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|1991 |
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|[[Princesses (TV series)|''Princesses'']] |
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|Debra Kirshner |
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|3 episodes |
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|1992–1999 |
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|[[Mad About You|''Mad About You'']] |
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|Fran Devanow |
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|136 episodes |
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|1995 |
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|[[Something Wilder|''Something Wilder'']] |
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|Lena |
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|Episode: "For the Boys" |
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|1995 |
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|''[[Friends]]'' |
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|Fran Devanow |
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|Episode: "The One with Two Parts: Part 1" |
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|1996 |
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|[[All She Ever Wanted|''All She Ever Wanted'']] |
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|Jesse Frank |
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|Television film |
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|1996, 2000 |
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|[[Diagnosis: Murder|''Diagnosis: Murder'']] |
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|Various roles |
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|2 episodes |
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|1997 |
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|''[[Duckman]]'' |
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|Janeane |
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|Episode: "Ebony, Baby" |
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|1997 |
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|[[Breast Men|''Breast Men'']] |
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|Arlene |
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|Television film |
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|1998 |
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|[[The Nanny|''The Nanny'']] |
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|Naomi Demble |
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|Episode: "The Reunion Show" |
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|1998–1999 |
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|''[[DiResta]]'' |
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|Kate DiResta |
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|9 episodes |
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|1999 |
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|''Love American Style'' |
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|Julie |
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|Television film |
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|1999 |
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|[[The Wonderful World of Disney|''The Wonderful World of Disney'']] |
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|Amy |
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|Episode: "Dogmatic" |
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|1999 |
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|[[The Wild Thornberrys|''The Wild Thornberrys'']] |
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|Bobri / Arctic Hare |
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|2 episodes |
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|2001 |
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|''The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie'' |
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|Squirrel / Forest Animal |
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|Television film |
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|2001 |
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|[[Touched by an Angel|''Touched by an Angel'']] |
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|Leigh Alcott-Rendon |
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|Episode: "Angels Anonymous" |
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|2002 |
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|[[Felicity (TV series)|''Felicity'']] |
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|Attorney |
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|Episode: "The Paper Chase" |
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|2003 |
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|[[Judging Amy|''Judging Amy'']] |
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|Mrs. McKinney |
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|Episode: "Looking at Quarters" |
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|2003 |
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|''[[Rugrats]]'' |
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|Tracy |
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|Episode: "Club Fred" |
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Revision as of 03:25, 10 May 2023
Leila Kenzle | |
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Born | Patchogue, New York, U.S. | July 16, 1960
Education | Rutgers University–New Brunswick (BFA) Antioch University (MA) |
Years active | 1989–2003 |
Spouse |
Neil Monaco (m. 1994) |
Leila Kenzle (born July 16, 1960) is an American therapist and former actress best known for her role as Fran Devanow on Mad About You.[1]
Early life and education
Leila Kenzle was born in Patchogue, New York, the daughter of Lee, an antiques dealer, and Kurt Kenzle, who worked in electrical supply sales.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University–New Brunswick in 1984. In 2002, she earned a Master of Arts in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles.[3]
Career
Before moving to Los Angeles to become an actress she worked as a hotel telephone operator. Her big break came when she was cast as a stripper in the off-Broadway production of Tony n' Tina's Wedding. Her TV credits include appearances on The Golden Girls, Diagnosis Murder, Thirtysomething and The Cosby Show. Her film credits include Other People's Money, White Oleander, and The Hot Chick. Her final role to date was in the 2003 movie Identity.
After Mad About You ended, she obtained a master's degree in clinical psychology and is a marriage and family therapist practicing in Los Angeles.[4]
Personal life
Kenzle has been married to Neil Monaco, a private acting coach, since 1994.[5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Other People's Money | Marcia | |
2000 | Enemies of Laughter | Woman #1 | |
2002 | White Oleander | Ann Greenway | |
2002 | The Hot Chick | Julie | |
2003 | Identity | Alice York |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | The Cosby Show | Girl #2 | Episode: "Theo's Woman" |
1990 | The World According to Straw | Gina DeSalvo | Television film |
1990 | The Golden Girls | Tamara | Episode: "Blanche Delivers" |
1990 | Thirtysomething | Student #1 | Episode: "The Guilty Party" |
1990 | Over My Dead Body | Hooker | Episode: "A Passing Inspection" |
1991 | Princesses | Debra Kirshner | 3 episodes |
1992–1999 | Mad About You | Fran Devanow | 136 episodes |
1995 | Something Wilder | Lena | Episode: "For the Boys" |
1995 | Friends | Fran Devanow | Episode: "The One with Two Parts: Part 1" |
1996 | All She Ever Wanted | Jesse Frank | Television film |
1996, 2000 | Diagnosis: Murder | Various roles | 2 episodes |
1997 | Duckman | Janeane | Episode: "Ebony, Baby" |
1997 | Breast Men | Arlene | Television film |
1998 | The Nanny | Naomi Demble | Episode: "The Reunion Show" |
1998–1999 | DiResta | Kate DiResta | 9 episodes |
1999 | Love American Style | Julie | Television film |
1999 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Amy | Episode: "Dogmatic" |
1999 | The Wild Thornberrys | Bobri / Arctic Hare | 2 episodes |
2001 | The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie | Squirrel / Forest Animal | Television film |
2001 | Touched by an Angel | Leigh Alcott-Rendon | Episode: "Angels Anonymous" |
2002 | Felicity | Attorney | Episode: "The Paper Chase" |
2003 | Judging Amy | Mrs. McKinney | Episode: "Looking at Quarters" |
2003 | Rugrats | Tracy | Episode: "Club Fred" |
References
- ^ O'Connor, John J. (1992-09-23). "Review/Television; Trying To Succeed At a 90's Marriage". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- ^ "Leila Kenzle Biography (1960?-)". www.filmreference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- ^ "Leila Kenzle MFT | About". Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- ^ Karlin, Susan (February 6, 2007). "Sidekick Turned Shrink". New York Post. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ Mendoza, N. f (1995-05-21). "WITH AN EYE ON . . . : The real Leila Kenzle--the guest who never left 'Mad About You'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
External links
- 1960 births
- American film actresses
- American stage actresses
- American television actresses
- Living people
- Actresses from New York (state)
- People from Patchogue, New York
- American women psychologists
- Family therapists
- 21st-century American women
- American clinical psychologists
- American television actor, 1960s birth stubs
- Mason Gross School of the Arts alumni
- Rutgers University alumni
- Antioch University alumni