Leonie Mellinger (born 24 June 1959) is a British actress, author and communications skills coach.

This week’s brewing scandal centres on Leonie Mellinger, an actress turned voice coach who may have contravened lockdown rules to train up the future Prime Minister.

Leonie Mellinger was born on 24 June 1959 in Berlin, Germany. She is an actress, known for Masterpiece Theatre: Sons and Lovers (1981), Hostage (1992) and Small World (1988). She has been married to Anthony Burton since 1996.

Feb 5, 2025 · Sir Keir Starmer has defended employing a voice coach, Leonie Mellinger, who it has emerged went to Labour HQ to work with him during the COVID pandemic.

Feb 4, 2025 · Leonie Mellinger, who was Keir Starmer’s voice coach, worked with him in person during lockdown despite saying she only took remote appointments Credit: Dave Benett/Dave Benett Library

Feb 5, 2025 · Earlier, Downing Street said communication skills specialist Leonie Mellinger was "a core part of a small team" working with Sir Keir, then leader of the opposition, during the pandemic.

Feb 2, 2025 · Starmer used speaking coach who told him his performance 'wasn't as good as it could be’ The prime minister relied on the advice of classically trained dramatist Leonie Mellinger to help him ...

Leonie Mellinger is an actress and communication skills coach. She is a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. As an actor she has played many leading roles in television, film and theatre.

529 Followers, 383 Following, 883 Posts - Leonie Mellinger (@leoniemellinger) on Instagram: "Global Communication Skills Coach, Podcaster, Actress, Women Of The Year Management, Mother."

Leonie Mellinger was born on June 24, 1959 in Berlin, Germany. She is an actress, known for Masterpiece Theatre: Sons and Lovers (1981), Hostage (1992) and Small World (1988). She was previously married to Robin Askwith.