Leelee Sobieski
Birth Name:
Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for the 1998 Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress
- Won a YoungStar Award for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Mini-Series/Made for TV Film for "Joan of Arc" in 1999
- Is the daughter of actor and painter Jean Sobieski
- A casting director discovered her while she was in her school's cafeteria at the age of 10
- Studied visual arts at Brown University
- Quote: "I feel like fear sometimes comes from caring․ When you care about something so much, then you're afraid to fail, to not do well, to not do your best․"
- Quote: "Having a positive attitude probably sounds like a corny thing to say, but a positive attitude really helps, and respecting your job really helps, and having the support of your family and friends really helps․"
- Became well-known after appearing in the films "Deep Impact" and "Never Been Kissed․"
Awards
- 1999CFCA Award - Most Promising Actress:Nominated
- 1999OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Winner
- 1999Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie:Nominated
- 1999Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress:Nominated
- 1999YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film:Nominated
- 1999YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Mini-Series/Made for TV Film:Winner
- 2000Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 2000Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 2000Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Breakout Performance:Nominated
- 2002Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 2002OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2009Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated