Acting
Leslie Hope
Leslie Hope is a Canadian actress and director widely recognized for her prolific television and film career spanning over four decades. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she landed her first big-screen role while finishing school in British Columbia and subsequently spent the 1980s and 1990s building a strong reputation through guest spots on prime-time soaps like Knots Landing and Falcon Crest, major miniseries such as War and Remembrance, and feature films like Men at Work. Her breakout television role came in 2001 when she starred as Teri Bauer, the wife of counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer, during the dramatic first season of the Fox hit series 24. Following 24, Hope maintained a steady presence on American television with memorable recurring and guest roles across a wide range of popular programs, including playing Secretary of the Navy Sarah Porter in NCIS, formidable prosecutor Anita Gibbs in Suits, the psychic medium Kristina Frye in The Mentalist, and roles in The Strain, House, Castle, and Commander in Chief. Science fiction fans also recognize her for her moving guest performance as Kira Meru—the mother of Major Kira Nerys—in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine sixth-season episode "Wrongs Darker than Death or Night". In addition to her extensive acting work, Hope has established a successful behind-the-camera career as a television director, helming episodes for major series such as Snowpiercer, Lost in Space, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Filmography
Lie Exposed
Film · 2020
Station 19
Series · 2018
Slasher
Series · 2016
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
Film · 2015
Crimson Peak
Film · 2015
The Strain
Series · 2014
The River
Series · 2012
Revolution
Series · 2012
Suits
Series · 2011
Formosa Betrayed
Film · 2010
Blue Bloods
Series · 2010
Jesse Stone: Thin Ice
Film · 2009
Red Torrent
Film · 2009
Castle
Series · 2009
Never Back Down
Film · 2008
The Mentalist
Series · 2008
Everest
Series · 2008
Murdoch Mysteries
Series · 2008
Don't Cry Now
Film · 2007
Private Practice
Series · 2007
Karol: The Pope, The Man
Film · 2006
Karol: The Pope, The Man
Series · 2006
Runaway
Series · 2006
Hunt for Justice
Film · 2005
The Night of the Brother
Film · 2005
Eyes
Series · 2005
Commander in Chief
Series · 2005
Open Heart
Film · 2004
H2O
Film · 2004
American Meltdown
Film · 2004
The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie
Film · 2004
House
Series · 2004
H2O
Series · 2004
An Unexpected Love
Film · 2003
The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton
Film · 2003
Line of Fire
Series · 2003
NCIS
Series · 2003
Dragonfly
Film · 2002
CSI: Miami
Series · 2002
Everwood
Series · 2002
The Look for Less
Series · 2002
RoboCop: Prime Directives
Film · 2001
Stolen Miracle
Film · 2001
Sanctuary
Film · 2001
24
Series · 2001
Robocop: Prime Directives
Series · 2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Series · 2001
Spreading Ground
Film · 2000
Bruiser
Film · 2000
The District
Series · 2000
Level 9
Series · 2000
The Life Before This
Film · 1999
Restless Spirits
Film · 1999
Water Damage
Film · 1999
Double Frame
Film · 1999
Judging Amy
Series · 1999
Shadow Builder
Film · 1998
Summer of the Monkeys
Film · 1998
This Matter of Marriage
Film · 1998
Blackout Effect
Film · 1998
Cityscrapes: Los Angeles
Film · 1996
Rowing Through
Film · 1996
The Conspiracy of Fear
Film · 1996
Early Edition
Series · 1996
Seduced by Madness
Series · 1996
The Avenging Angel
Film · 1995
First Degree
Film · 1995
The Outer Limits
Series · 1995
The Outer Limits
Series · 1995
Fun
Film · 1994
Paris, France
Film · 1994
Schemes
Film · 1994
Boozecan
Film · 1994
Party of Five
Series · 1994
Chicago Hope
Series · 1994
Chicago Hope
Series · 1994
Sweet Killing
Film · 1993
Doppelganger
Film · 1993
Caught in the Act
Film · 1993
seaQuest DSV
Series · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Series · 1993
The Dance Goes On
Film · 1992
The Big Slice
Film · 1991
True Confections
Film · 1991
Men at Work
Film · 1990
Working Tra$h
Film · 1990
Talk Radio
Film · 1988
Kansas
Film · 1988
It Takes Two
Film · 1988
War and Remembrance
Series · 1988
Sword of Gideon
Film · 1986
The Abduction of Allison Tate
Film · 1986
Berrenger's
Series · 1985
Love Streams
Film · 1984
All The Kids Do It
Film · 1984
Hunter
Series · 1984
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
Ups & Downs
Film · 1981
Knots Landing
Series · 1979
Human Cargo
Series