Conor Leslie Bio
Conor Marie Leslie (born April 10, 1991) is an American actress best known for her work across film and television. Beginning her career in the late 2000s, she landed her first major role in the thriller film Chained (2012). She subsequently appeared as a series regular on Klondike (2014), Other Space (2015), and Shots Fired (2017). From 2015 to 2018 she appeared on The Man in the High Castle, and gained wider recognition for portraying Donna Troy / Wonder Girl on Titans (2018–2021). She remained a regular cast member through the series second and third seasons, establishing herself as a prominent figure in genre television.
Early Life and Background
Conor Marie Leslie was born on April 10, 1991, in Livingston, New Jersey, United States. She resided in the nearby town of Millburn, where she developed interests beyond acting, including photography. After attending Millburn High School, she graduated as a junior in 2008, which was earlier than the typical graduation timeline, demonstrating her academic dedication alongside her artistic pursuits.
Following her early graduation from high school, Leslie made the decision to move to New York City, a move that would prove instrumental in launching her professional acting career. The transition from suburban New Jersey to the heart of the entertainment industry set the stage for her eventual success in Hollywood.
Path to Actress
Leslie’s journey into professional acting began when she was just 15 years old. After appearing in commercials alongside a friend, she discovered a deep commitment to the craft and decided to pursue acting seriously. This early dedication led to her first significant opportunity in 2007 when she was cast in a Spike Lee-directed pilot titled M.O.N.Y., though the project ultimately did not receive a series order.
Her first credited television appearance came in 2009 with a guest role on The Unusuals, where she portrayed Karen Delmonte. This early work was followed by additional guest appearances on Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and 90210 in 2010. She also made her film debut that same year in Beware the Gonzo, playing Amy, a popular high school student.
Conor Leslie Career
Early Career (2006–2011)
During this formative period, Leslie steadily built her resume through guest appearances on various television programs. In 2010, she appeared in three separate series: as Eliza in the series finale of Law & Order, as Mia Caruso on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and as Parker on 90210. Her role in the Law & Order series finale saw her play a 17-year-old caught exposing herself on webcam, demonstrating her willingness to take on challenging and unconventional roles early in her career.
Her television appearances continued in 2011 with a role on No Ordinary Family as Chloe Cotten, a new friend of the Powell family. Throughout this period, Leslie was honing her craft and building connections in the industry, setting the foundation for her eventual breakthrough into more substantial roles.
Breakthrough (2012–2014)
The year 2012 marked a significant turning point in Leslie’s career with her casting as Angie in the psychological thriller film Chained. In the film, she portrayed a young woman who is abducted by a serial killer to be murdered by his reluctant apprentice. DVD Talk reviewer Jamie S. Rich praised her performance, noting that she played her character “with heartbreaking gravity” despite being critical of the overall film.
In 2013, Leslie continued to build her profile with appearances on popular series including Rizzoli & Isles and Revenge, where she played Ms. Barlow and Bianca respectively. She also portrayed enigmatic college student Greta in Campus Life, a film created for the website JumpView that was later re-released to home media in 2015 as Campus Code.
Her persistence and growing reputation led to her first series regular role in 2014, when she was cast as Sabine, a young courtesan, on Klondike. This Discovery Channel miniseries about the Klondike Gold Rush marked the network’s first scripted series broadcast. This role represented a significant step forward in her career, moving from guest appearances to a recurring position in a major production.
Notable Works and Milestones
Throughout this period, Leslie established herself as a versatile actress capable of handling both dramatic and comedic roles across film and television. Her work in psychological thrillers like Chained demonstrated her dramatic range, while her guest appearances on procedural dramas showcased her adaptability to different genres and production styles.
Breakthrough (2015–2017)
The years 2015 to 2017 saw Leslie’s career accelerate significantly. In 2015, she appeared on the Amazon Prime Video series The Man in the High Castle as Trudy Walker, the half-sister of the main character Juliana Crain. Although her character was killed in the first episode, she returned for subsequent seasons as the story revealed she was alive in an alternate timeline. This role introduced her to a wider audience and positioned her within the growing landscape of streaming television.
That same year, she joined the cast of Yahoo! Screen’s science fiction comedy series Other Space as Natasha, the spaceship computer. This marked her second series regular role and demonstrated her comedic timing in addition to her dramatic abilities. Unfortunately, Yahoo! Screen was shut down the following year, preventing the series from being renewed for a second season.
In 2017, Leslie secured another regular role as Sarah Ellis on Fox’s miniseries Shots Fired, playing the aide to Helen Hunt’s fictional North Carolina governor. This role represented her continued presence in politically charged dramatic programming and reinforced her status as a reliable series regular.
Lead Roles and Titans (2018–Present)
Leslie reached a new milestone in 2018 when she was cast as Donna Troy, the original Wonder Girl, on the DC Universe series Titans. She became the first actress to portray the character in live-action, and her performance was immediately praised. Entertainment Weekly’s Chancellor Agard described her as “perfect as Donna” and noted that the character quickly became his “favorite thing about the show.”
Initially appearing as a guest star during the first season, Leslie was elevated to series regular for the show’s second season in 2019. She returned for the third season in 2021, which aired on HBO Max, before departing after the finale. Her portrayal of Donna Troy established her as a significant figure in the superhero television genre and introduced her to an even broader international audience.
Between the second and third seasons of Titans, Leslie appeared in the 2020 music video for the Rhye song “Helpless” as a yoga instructor who becomes the subject of a student’s romantic fantasies. In 2021, she starred as a renegade NSA agent in the comedy-thriller film Dark Web: Cicada 3301, a project that brought her together with her Titans co-star Alan Ritchson, who directed the film. Ritchson described her as “the perfect leading lady” upon casting her for the role.
Following a two-year hiatus from acting, Leslie was announced in 2024 as the lead of the horror-thriller film Archangel. This upcoming project marks her return to the screen and suggests a continued trajectory in genre television and film.
Conor Leslie Filmography
Leslie’s filmography includes the psychological thriller Chained (2012), the comedy-drama Beware the Gonzo (2010), the science fiction film Campus Code (2015), the short film Shrimp (2018), and the comedy-thriller Dark Web: Cicada 3301 (2021). Her television credits span numerous series including The Unusuals, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 90210, No Ordinary Family, Rizzoli & Isles, Revenge, Klondike, Hawaii Five-0, The Man in the High Castle, Other Space, The Blacklist, Major Crimes, Elementary, Graves, Shots Fired, and Titans.
Conor Leslie Upcoming Projects
As of 2025, Conor Leslie is set to star as the lead in the horror-thriller film Archangel. This project marks her return to acting following her two-year hiatus and continues her tradition of working within the thriller and horror genres that have defined much of her career.