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Elisabeth Shue

Birth Name:
Elisabeth Judson Shue
Birth Place:
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Elisabeth Shue

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
  • Married director Davis Guggenheim in 1994
  • Sister to actor Andrew Shue
  • 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․""
  • From the age of nine to 13, she was the only girl playing in her entire town's soccer league
  • Was considered for the lead role in the film "Say Anything․"

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 ActressWinner
  • 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
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