Leslie Wing Explained

Birth Name:Leslie Wing
Years Active:1983–2008 (acting)
Spouse:Bill Pomeroy

Leslie Wing Pomeroy, also known as Leslie Wing, is an American former actress and small business owner.

Career

From 2006 to 2008, Wing played the role of Lucille Bolton, mother of Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) in the High School Musical trilogy. She also starred in the 1984 film The Dungeonmaster.[1]

She was one of the final three actresses — along with Jennifer Beals (who was selected) and Demi Moore — considered for the lead role of Alex Owens in Flashdance.[2]

Personal life

As of 2015, she lives in Lafayette, Colorado, where she is a small business owner and owns a popular coffee shop called East Simpson Coffee Company.[3]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
1984The Lonely GuyBrenda
1985The DungeonmasterGwen Rogers
1987RetributionJennifer Curtis
1993Calendar GirlNed's Mother
1996The FrightenersMrs Waterhouse
1998StrangelandMadeline Roth
2008Lucille Bolton

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983Knight RiderLayla Charon CallanEpisode: "Ring of Fire"
1983Girls of the White OrchidLisaTelevision film; alternative title Death Ride to Osaka
1984The Cowboy and the BallerinaNataliaTelevision film
1984Simon & SimonBallerina Holly McGinnisEpisode: "Heels and Toes"
1985This Is the LifeEpisodes: "How Shall We Then Live?", "The Stranger"
1985The Fall GuyKate HillmanEpisode: "Tailspin"
1985Love, MaryJillTelevision film
1985MoonlightingMary GoodmanEpisode: "Twas The Episode Before Christmas"
1985Shadow ChasersAmeliaEpisode: "The Many Lives of Jonathan"
1986Mike HammerEpisode: "Deirdre"
1987CBS Summer PlayhouseAnnieEpisode: "Travelin' Man"
1987Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost LoveWomanTelevision film; Uncredited
1988Magnum, P.I.Miss RockwellEpisode: "Unfinished Business"
1992The Trials of Rosie O'NeillEpisode: "Double Bind"
1993Melrose PlaceTherapistEpisode: "State of Need"
1989, 1993MatlockHillary Benson / Jane Dryden2 episodes
1995Babylon 5MotherEpisode: "And Now For a Word"
1995Queen KarisEpisodes: "Death in Chains", "Highway to Hades"
2005EverwoodRegistration WomanEpisode: "Giving Up the Girl"
2006High School MusicalLucille BoltonTelevision film
2006Return to HalloweentownDr. GoodwynTelevision film
2007High School Musical 2Lucille BoltonTelevision film

References

  1. Web site: [Blu-ray Review] 'The Dungeonmaster' and 'Eliminators' – A Look at the Glory Days of Empire Pictures]. Coffel. Chris. Bloody Disgusting. 2016-02-11. 2020-09-21.
  2. Book: Mell, Eila. Casting Might-Have-Beens. McFarland & Company. 9781476609768. 2015. 87.
  3. News: Coffee shop on Lafayette's Simpson Street aims to create a buzz. Turner. Kimberli. Colorado Hometown Weekly. 2015-02-27. 2019-05-27.