Hudson Leick Biography
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| Hudson Leick | |
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Hudson Leick at a 2001 Xena convention |
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| Born | Heidi Hudson Leick May 9, 1969 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Heidi Hudson Leick (born May 9, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American actress, best known for her role as Callisto in the popular TV series Xena: Warrior Princess.
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Biography
Early and personal life
Heidi Hudson Leick was born on May 9, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lived for a short period of time before moving to Rochester, New York. She later attended the Neighborhood Playhouse Acting School in New York City.
Career
Hudson Leick started her career as a model, but decided to concentrate on acting. She took courses in drama and diction to improve her voice. In 1992 she appeared in one episode of the series CBS Schoolbreak Special. The following year, Leick appeared in an episode of Law & Order. She also played small roles in University Hospital as Tracy Stone and Knight Rider 2010.
Hudson Leick's big break came in 1995 when she won a part on Melrose Place. Leick appeared in nine episodes of the series. After a couple of small roles in Hijacked: Flight 285 and Dangerous Cargo, the director Robert Tapert selected Leick for the role of Callisto on Xena: Warrior Princess. Leick also portrayed Callisto on three episodes of Xena companion TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys – she also portrayed screenwriter Liz Friedmann in two Hercules episodes.
In 2000 Hudson Leick announced at a convention that she would not be in any more episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess or Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.
Hudson Leick also appeared in Blood Type, 7th Heaven, Denial, Touched by an Angel, After the Game and Safe Harbor. She performed in A.I. Assault, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Lords of Everquest, Tru Calling (in its pilot episode), Primal, Fastlane and Cold Heart.
Recently, Leick finished recording One, Two, Many and began work on Hallowed Ground.
Yoga
Leick has a long term interest in yoga, she is qualified to teach yoga professionally in the USA, and holds certificates in Kundalini, Hatha and Vipassana meditation.
Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2007 | One, Two, Many | Darla | |
| 2007 | Hallowed Ground | Sara | |
| 2005 | Cold Heart | Julia | |
| 1999 | Chill Factor | Vaughn | |
| 1999 | Blood Type | Tiffanie | |
| 1998 | Denial | Deborah | |
| 1997 | After the Game | Grace | |
| 1996 | Dangerous Cargo | Carla |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2007 | Nip/Tuck | Wendy | Episode: Dr Joshua Lee |
| 2007 | A.I. Assault | Tiffany Smith | |
| 2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dr. Jeri 'Buffy' Cohen | |
| 2003 | Tru Calling | Rebecca | |
| Fastlane | Randi | ||
| 1996–2000 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Callisto | |
| Safe Harbor | Delores | ||
| Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Callisto, Liz Friedman | ||
| 7th Heaven | Ms. Hunter | ||
| Touched by an Angel | Celeste | ||
| Hijacked: Flight 285 | Shayna Loring | ||
| Melrose Place | Shelly Hanson | ||
| University Hospital | Trace Stone | ||
| 1994 | Knight Rider 2010 | Hannah Tyrie | |
| Law & Order | Kathy Rogers | ||
| CBS Schoolbreak Special | Stephanie |
Voice
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| Lords of Everquest | Lady Leisen | ||
| Primal | Jennifer 'Jen' Tate |
Self
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2005 | Xena: The 10th Anniversary Collection | Callisto, herself | |
| 2005 | Xena Warrior Princess: The Final Season | Herself |
Archive footage
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Callisto |
Notes and references
External links
- Hudson Leick at the Internet Movie Database
- Hudson Leick Online
- Hudson Leick (dot) Info
- Healing Heart Yoga Center
- Hudson Leick Biography
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Leick, Hudson |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Leick, Heidi Hudson |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American television, film, and voice actress and yoga instructor known best for her role as Callisto in American popular TV series Xena: Warrior Princess. |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 9, 1969 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
Hudson Leick Videos and Clips
Description: A couple scenes of Hudson in the movie One, Two, Many www.hudson leick.info NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IS INTENDED.
Description: Hudson Leick talking about zodiac signs at the 04 Xena Burbank Convention
Description: One of those tributes to Xenas butt kickin many skills. ;) Song: Fight by Natalia Barbu XWP is property of Reneissance Pictures.
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Description: Oh my god guys... look what I found xD This was made in 03. I didnt even think I had it anymore. I freaking love how CRAPPY it is! Ahaha, I ...
Description: Hudson does the commentary for the episode "Sacrifice Pt 2" PART TWO :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= R8LxCiyUrw PART THREE :: http ...
Description: Hudson talking about her experiences filming "Fallen Angel" Sorry about the first part of the video, the audio is off, but it fixes during the ...
Description: Hudson does the commentary for the episode "Sacrifice Pt 2" PART THREE :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaONXVGvsV8 PART ONE :: http ...













