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Elisabeth Harnois Biography

Birth Name:Elisabeth Rose Harnois

Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has been nominated for three Young Artist Awards, winning Outstanding Performers in a Children's Program for "Adventures in Wonderland" in 1993
  • In 2001, she graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in film studies
  • Began her career as a child actress, appearing in "One Magic Christmas" in 1985 and "Where Are the Children?" in 1986
  • Quote: "(On joining "CSI"): "Fortunately, I had a great chemistry with the cast․․․But I would never for a moment assume I have the audiences' hearts․ I will always work for the audience․ We all should as actors, we can never take it for granted․""
  • Quote: "Ultimately, my reasons for wanting to be involved on the production side and starting at the bottom was that it was a step forward to doing my own independent projects․"
  • Quote: "(On her role as Christina Nickson in "Point Pleasant") "She's an antihero, and we always sympathize with those characters․ We love them because they're human, they make mistakes, they make the wrong choices, yet they're still likable․""
  • Best known for her role as Morgan Brody in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," as Piper in "Ten Inch Hero," and as Alice in "Adventures in Wonderland․"
  • In her spare time, she enjoys watching horror movies and doing pilates
  • Was maid of honor at the 2010 wedding of Jensen Ackles and Danneel Harris, her co-stars in the film "Ten Inch Hero․"

Awards

  • 1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress Starring in a Feature Film - Comedy or Drama: nominated
  • 1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress - Guest Starring in a Television Drama: nominated
  • 1993Young Artist Award-Outstanding Performers in a Childrens Program: winner