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Elisha Cuthbert Biography

Birth Name:Elisha Ann Cuthbert

Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Hosted the fourth annual The Pink Party in 2013 to help raise awareness for breast cancer
  • Was nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for "24" in 2003
  • Won a Gemini Award in 2001 for her performance in "Lucky Girl․"
  • Got married to NHL player Dion Phaneuf in 2013
  • Started working as a child model when she was seven years old
  • Made her screen acting debut in the film "Dancing on the Moon" in 1997
  • Best known for her role as Kim Bauer in "24" and as Danielle in "The Girl Next Door․"
  • Had recurring roles as Megan in "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and as Alex Kerkovich in "Happy Endings․"
  • While shooting a scene in which her character is attacked by a mountain lion, she was actually attacked by the mountain lion and rushed to the hospital
  • Is a fan of ice hockey and for a time, maintained a blog on the National Hockey League website

Awards

  • 2001Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: winner
  • 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Breakout Star - Female: nominated
  • 2004Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: winner
  • 2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
  • 2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2005MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Female: nominated
  • 2005MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure/Thriller: nominated
  • 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Rumble: nominated
  • 2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller: nominated
  • 2008Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
  • 2012INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Guest Performance, Comedy: nominated