About
LeeAnna Vamp, often dubbed the “Vamptress,” is an actress, model, cosplayer, author, and producer who has turned her lifelong love of spooky fun into a colorful career. Born on January 26, 1981, in Temecula, California, she grew up devouring sci‑fi, fantasy, and horror stories and later transformed those passions into screen roles and web shows such as Best Fiends Forever and Star Wars Girls. Today she balances convention appearances, on‑camera work, and content creation for a rapidly growing online audience that now stretches into the millions across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Before Fame
Halloween was LeeAnna’s favorite day long before it became her brand. After high school, she headed to California State University, earning a B.A. in Communications in 2010. While studying, she modeled in commercials and magazine shoots, sharpening on‑camera confidence that paid off when she landed her first short‑film gig, Resident Evil: Down with the Sickness, opposite filmmaker Freddie Wong. A year later, she stepped into the indie‑cult series Video Game High School as Esme, opening the door to appearances in projects ranging from Con Man to Ghosted and the web documentary She Makes Comics.
Trivia
- DIY Producer: Rather than wait for dream roles, LeeAnna finances and produces many of her own shows, including the kid‑friendly, spooky sketch series The Fiends.
- Galaxy Far, Far Away Credentials: Her YouTube flagship, Star Wars Girls, spotlights fan builds, costume tutorials, and guest interviews from the Star Wars community.
- Reality‑Show Judge: In 2017, she served as a judge on Syfy’s crafting competition Cosplay Melee, weighing armor builds and foam‑smithing skills across six episodes.
- Star Wars Canon Cameos: Under the helmet and inside the latex, LeeAnna performs creature and droid roles—most recently in The Book of Boba Fett (2021) and Ahsoka (2023).
- Spooky Page‑Turner: Away from the camera, she writes children’s picture books with friendly monsters, encouraging kids to embrace the fun side of fright.
Family Life
Despite the ghostly stage persona, her off‑screen life is warm and grounded. On October 2, 2015, LeeAnna married actor Cameron Lee Vamp at Knott’s Berry Farm during the park’s Halloween transformation; horror icon Cassandra Peterson (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) officiated the ceremony. The couple resides in Los Angeles surrounded by shelves of vintage toys, comic books, and an ever‑growing wardrobe of cosplay armor. They share their home with several rescue pets but have not announced plans for children.
Associated With
- Freddie Wong: Co‑starred with her in that first Resident Evil fan short, helping propel both of their online film careers.
- Cassandra Peterson (Elvira): Beyond officiating her wedding, Peterson is a mentor in the “spooky but family‑friendly” entertainment niche LeeAnna now occupies.
- Yvette Nicole Brown & Christian Beckman: Collaborated with LeeAnna on Cosplay Melee, blending Hollywood prop expertise with fan craftsmanship.
- Temuera Morrison & Rosario Dawson: Shared the Disney+ soundstage while LeeAnna suited up as various droids in The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka.
