| Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio |
| Moved to NYC at age 17 |
| When mother died in car accident; Slezak moved in with relatives for two years |
| Worked in a commercial art studio |
1981 | Worked in regional theatre |
1984 | Made off-Broadway debut, "The Hastyy Heart" |
2001 | Had co-starring role in "The Cat's Meow" |
2006 | Cast in the HBO original film, "The Notorious Bettie Page" starring Gretchen Mol as the 1950's pin-up model |
2009 | Appeared in the comedy "Bride Wars" opposite Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway |
2010 | Appeared in the action thriller "Salt," starring Angelina Jolie in the title role as a CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy |
