Leslie Grossman


Leslie Erin Grossman is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lauren on The WB sitcom What I Like About You, and for her frequent collaborations with Ryan Murphy, appearing as Mary Cherry on The WB’s comedy-drama series Popular, and Meadow Wilton, Patricia Krenwinkel, Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt and Margaret Booth on the,, and s of the FX anthology series American Horror Story.

Early life and education

Grossman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, where she directed plays. She started acting in her senior year at Sarah Lawrence College.

Career

In 1999, Grossman was cast in her first major role, playing supporting character Mary Cherry in The WB high school drama series Popular. She had auditioned for the roles of Sam McPherson and Nicole Julian on Popular before having the part of Mary Cherry written for her. After Popular, Grossman joined the cast of The WB comedy What I Like About You in its second season, playing Val's co-worker and best friend, Lauren.
On television, Grossman has appeared on Nip/Tuck, Charmed and ', amongst other television series. In 2011 she guest starred on ABC Family's Melissa and Joey, and in 2012 she appeared on The New Normal and Ben and Kate. On film, Grossman appeared in ' in 2005. She appeared in two movies in 2006, Running with Scissors in an uncredited role, and in Itty Bitty Titty Committee as Maude.
In 2017, she joined the cast of the of American Horror Story, portraying a character named and a flashback version of the infamous series killer and Manson Family gang member, Patricia Krenwinkel. In 2018, she was promoted to series regular for its portraying witch. She later appeared in the as Camp Redwood’s owner Margaret Booth. Her appearances on the show mark the fourth collaboration between Grossman and Ryan Murphy, having appeared on Popular, Nip/Tuck, The New Normal, and American Horror Story.

Personal life

Leslie has one daughter, Goldie, who is currently 13 years old. Leslie is of Jewish decent.

Filmography

Film

Television