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Thu, Apr 29 2010 | Published in *NEWS

Leslie Jordan turns 55 today

By: HollywoodNews.com

By Greg Hernandez

He may stand just 4 feet, 11 inches tall but Leslie Jordan is a huge talent.

The Emmy winning star, currently on Broadway in his one-man show My Trip Down the Pink Carpet, turns 55 today!

He’s probably best known for his recurring role as Karen Walker’s bitchy nemesis, Beverley Leslie, on Will & Grace. He shares in his show that the role was originally written for Joan Collins.

To read more go to GregInHollywood.com

LESLIE JORDAN ON “THE VIEW”

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2 Comments

April 29, 2010 | Permalink |

happy birthday leslie! i loved watching you on will and grace
April 29, 2010 | Permalink |

happy bday! i wonder what celebrities do on their bdays

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