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Elisabeth Shue Biography

Birth Name:Elisabeth Judson Shue

Birth Place:Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was inducted into the Columbia High School Hall of Fame in 1994
  • Graduated from Harvard University in 2000 with a degree in political science
  • Descended from Pilgrim leader William Brewster
  • Sister to actor Andrew Shue
  • Married director Davis Guggenheim in 1994
  • Got her start in acting in a Burger King commercial
  • Made her Broadway debut in "Some American Abroad" in 1990
  • Quote: "I may look like the girl next door, but you wouldn't want to live next door to me․"
  • Quote: "(On acting) "The darker, more complex and emotional the part is, the easier it is for me․ But I don't take any of that stuff home with me at the end of the day․""
  • Was considered for the lead role in the film "Say Anything․"
  • From the age of nine to 13, she was the only girl playing in her entire town's soccer league

Awards

  • 1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Musical, Comedy, Adventure or Drama: winner
  • 1987Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1988Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
  • 1988Best Actress-: winner
  • 1995ACCA-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
  • 1995LAFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1995NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1996Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1996BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1996CFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1996Chlotrudis Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1996DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1996Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: winner
  • 1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1996NSFC Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Suspense: nominated
  • 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Science Fiction: nominated
  • 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Scream Scene: nominated
  • 2016Felix-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
  • 2021Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
  • 2021OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated