Leigh completed a degree in Psychology and Psychoanalysis from LSB College Dublin.
Her acting journey began in 2001 when she was accepted to the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York where she counts such legends as Robert Redford, Grace Kelly, Danny De Vito and Richard Gere as fellow Alumni. Whilst living and training for four years in New York, Leigh treaded the boards of some of the most well known theatres in the city.
Almost as soon as she completed her training at AADA, Leigh landed the role of Dr. Clodagh Delaney on the hit Irish TV series The Clinic, a role for which she is best known. Her hard work and talent was recognised by the industry in 2007 when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Irish Film and Television Awards.
Leigh has completed filming Series 7 of the hit Irish T.V. show The Clinic and has just finished filming her first feature film "Charlie Casanova" which is due out in the summer of 2010.
Leigh's theatre experience in Ireland includes, Gerry Stenbridges "The Grown Up's" at the Peacock Theatre and playing Helen of Troy in 2009 "Trojan Women" directed by Michael Scott. Also in 2009 Leigh starred in "The Vagina Monologues" also directed by Michael Scott and will be soon appearing in "My First Time" in the Olympia Theatre.
Leigh combines her acting work with charity work and is an Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland. She has also spent time in South Africa with the Niall Mellon Foundation rebuilding the Townships outside Cape Town. In 2009 Leigh hosted a rock concert for the foundation with whom she continues to work vigorously with. She is currently in training for the Flora Women's Mini Marathon and will be running on behalf of Childline with whom she actively campaigns.
Nominated as one of the Most Stylish Women in Ireland at 2009 VIP Style Awards, Leigh was also nominated for Best dressed Woman in Ireland and was voted by the public as one of the Top Sexiest Legs in the country!!
Leigh is now writing a column for Irish Tatler Magazine and is very much in demand for Photo Shoots, TV Appearances and of course many acting roles. With the continued rise in her career, she is excited about what the future holds and feels now that she is ready to break into the British and American Film and T.V industry.
Leigh Arnold is delighted to be now available through Red Carpet and can be booked for TV Work, Modeling, Hosting and Personal Appearances.