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Jane Leeves

Jane Leeves is an English actress best known for playing Daphne Moon on the NBC sitcom Frasier.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jane Leeves is an English actress best known for playing Daphne Moon on the NBC sitcom Frasier. She has also appeared in television comedies including Hot in Cleveland and The Resident. Leeves was born in Ilford, Essex, England, and began her career in British television before moving into U.S. television roles.

Early life and career

Jane Leeves was born in Ilford, Essex, and began acting in British television before relocating to the United States. Her early screen work included The Benny Hill Show and guest or supporting roles in American television series.

Breakthrough with Frasier

Leeves became widely known for playing Daphne Moon on Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004. The role earned her nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.

Later television work

After Frasier, Leeves continued working in television, including a starring role as Joy Scroggs in Hot in Cleveland. She later appeared in The Resident as Dr. Kit Voss.

Personal life

Leeves is married to television executive Marshall Coben. Publicly available biographical sources also note that she has two children.

Key facts

  • Leeves is best known for her role as Daphne Moon on Frasier, which ran from 1993 to 2004.
  • She received nominations for major awards for Frasier, including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
  • She later played Joy Scroggs in the sitcom Hot in Cleveland.
  • Her earlier television work included appearances on The Benny Hill Show, Murphy Brown, and Seinfeld.
  • She returned to a regular dramatic television role as Dr. Kit Voss on The Resident.
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Canadian context

Frasier and Hot in Cleveland both aired widely in Canada and remain familiar to Canadian television audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jane Leeves?
Jane Leeves is an English actress known primarily for her television roles, especially Daphne Moon on Frasier.
What is Jane Leeves best known for?
She is best known for playing Daphne Moon on the NBC sitcom Frasier.
What awards was Jane Leeves nominated for?
She was nominated for an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her work on Frasier.
What other TV shows has Jane Leeves appeared in?
Her credits include The Benny Hill Show, Murphy Brown, Seinfeld, Hot in Cleveland, and The Resident.
Is Jane Leeves married?
Yes. She is married to Marshall Coben.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Leeves
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, best-known role, award nominations, later TV roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005137/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, birth name, spouse, children, and career overview.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jane-leeves/bio/3000189011/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and profession.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jane-leeves/
    Supports: Early career roles and Frasier/Seinfeld background.