Shelagh McLeod
Canadian actress
Shelagh McLeod, sometimes credited as Shelagh MacLeod or Sheleigh McCleod, is a British-based Canadian film and television actress.
Early life and education
McLeod was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. At the age of five, she immigrated to the United Kingdom.
At age 14, McLeod started training at the Corona Stage Academy in London, United Kingdom.
Career
In the U.K., her first television appearance was as "Young Jean" in Cream in My Coffee, written by Dennis Potter. She then appeared in various television series including Wish Me Luck and Agatha Christie's Poirot, before relocating to work in Canada and Los Angeles, California. where she appeared in series such as The A-Team and Almost Grown.
In 1990s she did a commercial for Whiskas.
Since returning to the U.K., McLeod has appeared in recurring roles on various television series including as Dr. Kate Preston in Peak Practice, Sally Campbell in The Bill, and Jenny Clayton in Doctors.
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