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Shannan Leigh

Also known as Alexis Taylor, Nikki Capelli, Shannon Leigh

Born
Feb 1, 1972age 54
height
5'7" (or 170 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
American

Career

Active 2000 – 2008

1998
1999
2000
Debut
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Last credit
2009
2010

Biography

About Shannan Leigh

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Shannan Leigh, born in Manhattan, New York, on February 1, 1972, is an American actress and former adult model. She began her career in the late 1990s, appearing in the late-night cable favorite Andromina: The Pleasure Planet (1999) alongside Griffin Drew, Shyra Deland, and Tess Broussard. Over an eight-year span from 2000 to 2008, she built a resume in B-movies, direct-to-video erotic thrillers, and fantasy wrestling productions. Her credits include Virgins of Sherwood Forest (2000), Platinum Blonde (2001), and the mainstream film Diary of a Sex Addict (2001), co-starring with Rosanna Arquette and Nastassja Kinski.

Leigh also made memorable appearances in the softcore anthologies Kama Sutra and Lady Chatterly's Stories. She performed solo and lesbian scenes, often within bondage themes. At 5'7" with an athletic build, she stands out with red hair and blue eyes. Now retired from the industry, she maintains an Instagram presence with 31k followers.

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Personal

Years Active
2000-2008 (started around 28 years old; 8 years active)
Birthplace
Manhattan, New York, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Blue
Weight
128 lbs (or 58 kg)
Measurements
36–25–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
Tattoos
None
Piercings
None

Extra

Instagram Followers
31k (as of June 2026)

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How did Shannan Leigh get her start in the entertainment industry?

She gained initial recognition with the 1999 late-night cable film Andromina: The Pleasure Planet, alongside other up-and-coming actresses like Griffin Drew and Shyra Deland.

What mainstream film did Shannan Leigh appear in?

She co-starred in the 2001 film Diary of a Sex Addict, appearing with Rosanna Arquette and Nastassja Kinski.

How long was Shannan Leigh active in the industry?

She was active from 2000 to 2008, a period of eight years, starting when she was around 28 years old.

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