Leah was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is known for her roles in Interstellar, 88 Minutes and Battlestar Galactica. She has been married to Kevin Hawryluk since 2004. Leah's hobbies include scuba diving, rock climbing, horseback riding, skiing and salsa dancing. Her younger sister, Lindsay, was a model. Her mother works with mentally challenged seniors and her father is a salesman.