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Biography for Hudson Leick

Birth name

Heidi Hudson Leick

Date of birth (location)

9 May 1969,

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Mini biography

Heidi Hudson Leick, upon graduating high school, got a modeling gig in ...

Sometimes Credited As:

Heidi Leick




Height 5' 7 3/4" Mini biography Heidi Hudson Leick, upon graduating high school, got a modeling gig in Japan; this was perfect because she loves traveling and modeling. When she returned to New York, her dream was to be an international model and then go into acting. One day, she quit modeling while in France, and pursued a TV career. After some Melrose Place and TV-movies, Hudson's big break in television came auditioning for her signature role of Callisto. The casting people told her the part was basically a Warrior Queen, which she thought was great. Her audition consisted of doing a kick and throwing a chakram; having intimidated the crew, she got the part. Hudson attends Xena conventions as a guest of honor. She said her celebrity status surprises even her: when she had a birthday, several hundred fans sent her email messages. Her presence touches so many other people. She loves traveling, going on yoga retreats and climbing mountains. Hudson said at a convention, "I really want to thank all the people who have been supportive of me. It is so appreciated."

Hudson grew up in Rochester, New York, and worked as a model in Rochester and Tokyo before attending acting school in New York City. She attended Brighton High School in Rochester, New York starting her sophomore year. She is a graduate of the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse acting school in New York City.

At the age of 20, Hudson started acting at the Community Theater in Rochester, New York. Between the ages of 21 and 23, she worked in a play called "Neighborhood Playhouse" in New York City. She also worked on a series of afterschool showcases called "Sexual Considerations", where the shows focused on teenage issues. Hudson played the role of an 18 year old.

Hudson enjoys playing Callisto on Xena. She comments that "I think playing Callisto is very therapeutic. Even though all she ever does is scream and yell and fight, its because she's so hurt and angry. Thats part of why I love the character so much.". Hudson also comments about the "Celeste" character from Touched by an Angel, "It was kind of strange when I did the first (Xena) convention, and everybody wanted to see me as the evil Callisto. Then two days later, I'm off to Utah to play Celeste-- a sweet, cute little angel on Touched By An Angel.".

Whether she is playing psycho-swordwielding Callisto, or ditsy-cherubic Celeste, you can be sure that Hudson fans will be watching.

Current Filmography

Show/Movie

Law & Order

University Hospital

Knight Rider 2010

Melrose Place

Hijacked: Flight 285

7th Heaven

Touched By An Angel

Xena: Warrior Princess

Hercules: TLJ

After The Game

Denial

Blood Type

Dangerous Cargo

Chill Factor

Episode/Type

Black Tie

Entire Series

TV Movie

10 Episodes

TV Movie

Homecoming

The Angel Of Death

Labor Of Love

Callisto

Return Of Callisto

Intimate Stranger

Ten Little Warlords

A Necessary Evil

Maternal Instincts

The Bitter Suite

Sacrifice I

Sacrifice II

Ides of March

Fallen Angel

Seeds of Faith

Surprise

Armageddon Now I

Armageddon Now II

Yes Virginia...

For Those Of You...

Movie

Character

Cathy Rogers

Tracy Stone

Hannah

Shelly Hanson

Shayna

Ms. Hunter

Celeste

Callisto

Callisto/Xena

Xena

Callisto

Liz Friedman

Grace

Deborah

Tiffanie

Carla

Vaughn

Date

10/20/93

1994

1995

1996

02/09/98

02/09/97

03/09/97

05/15/96

10/28/96

11/11/96

11/18/96

02/15/97

01/31/98

02/07/98

05/10/98

05/19/98

05/10/99

09/27/99

01/10/00

02/01/97

02/14/98

02/21/98

02/01/98

01/15/99

Brazil

1998

TBA

1999