Katie Leclerc is an American actress and producer. She has appeared on several television series, including Veronica Mars, Fashion House, Community and The Big Bang Theory. In 2011, she was cast in the television show Switched at Birth, starring as Daphne Vasquez.
Personal life
Leclerc grew up in Lakewood, Colorado. She is the youngest of three siblings. She started learning American Sign Language at 17, before she found out she had Ménière's disease, which leads to hearing loss. Her older sister also teaches ASL. Both her father and older sister have Ménière's disease as well.
Leclerc married longtime boyfriend Brian Habecost, a real estate salesman, on September 6, 2014. In July 2017, Leclerc filed for divorce.
Career Leclerc discovered her passion for acting in seventh grade when she got the lead role in a production of Annie. She then moved to San Diego, to pursue theatre at Valley Center High School. She took part in commercials for Pepsi, Cingular, Comcast, and GE. "My agent submitted me for a nationwide casting call for the roles of Emmett and Daphne. I ended up getting a callback, and that's when I was asked to try a "deaf accent." It's something we discussed in depth. We wanted to make sure my portrayal was respectful and done correctly. At the same time, we felt that using a Deaf accent would be a really strong choice for the character.
Filmography
Film Title Role Notes2009Flying ByAllyThe Inner CircleClaire2015The ReckoningKatherine2016Holiday BreakupKellyStars Are Already DeadIreland2017Party BoatKileyDirect-to-video2019Round of Your LifeMinka2021A Cape Cod ChristmasMargotBlue Callkaylee2025A Cherry Pie ChristmasEmma Parker
Television Year Title Role Notes2005Veronica MarsCrystalEpisode: "Silence of the Lamb"2006Fashion HouseSara4 episodes2007Tokersville QueenEpisode: "Salute to America"Saints & SinnersBrideEpisode: "Dance, Dance Revolution"2008Teen GirlEpisode: "Friday Night Lights"MilaEpisode: "Protect and Serve"2010Deaf GirlEpisode: "Lily Pad"2011, 2017Emily2 episodes2011–2017Switched at BirthDaphne VasquezMain role2012CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationChristineEpisode: "Play Dead"2013My Synthesized LifeAmanda2 episodesThe ConfessionKatie Lapp/Katherine MayfieldTelevision film2014CommunityCarolEpisode: "Analysis of Cork-Based Networking"2015Cloudy With a Chance of LoveDebbie MetcalfeTelevision filmThe ReckoningKatie Lapp/Katherine Mayfield2017ConfessAuburn ReedWeb seriesPsycho In-LawTinaTelevision film2019A Bride's RevengeMiyaChristmas a la ModeEmily2020NCISSSgt. Diana MurphyEpisode: “Sound Off”2023Letters to SantaRebeccaHallmark Movie2024A Very Vermont ChristmasJoy Keogh2025PulseKathryn Vogel2 episodes2025A Wisconsin Christmas PieEmma Parker Great American Family Network
Awards and nominations Year Award Work Result2011 Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Star Switched at Birth 2013 TwoCents TV Award for Drama Queens Switched at Birth 2014 Indie Series Award for Best Guest Star - Comedy My Synthesized Life
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