Shannan Leigh
Also known as Alexis Taylor, Nikki Capelli, Shannon Leigh
Career
Active 2000 – 2008
Biography
About Shannan Leigh
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.
Record
Profile details
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
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 31k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
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.
Did you know
- Her measurements are 36–25–34, with a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.74.
- She is known for her red hair and blue eyes, a combination not common in her film niche.
- Her body type is athletic, and she has no tattoos or piercings.
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