Shelagh McLeod

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.

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. Run, her second short film, earned her a second Royal Reel Award at Canada International Film Festival 2012 and was short listed for best short film at, Spirit Quest Film Festival 2012, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 2012 and San Antonio Film Festival 2012. Run screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival in 2012. She wrote and directed Astronaut which starred Richard Dreyfuss and Colm Feore. The film was then screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Her next film NEXUS, was selected for Meryl Streep/Nicole Kidman sponsored The Writers Lab in October 2018.

Her first feature film, The Competition is in development. In 2019 she announced that films such as The Visit and Violet are in the process of having their screens written.

She then married Marek Pilkington Miksa, a property developer, and returned to the U.K. They have one child.