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Lucy Liu Biography

Birth Name:Lucy Alexis Liu

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was knighted by the Hungarian government in 2010 for her work on the documentary "Freedom's Fury․"
Was named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004
Has served as a member of Committee of 100, a Chinese-American organization which uses its resources to address concerns within the community
Received the 2012 Women for Women International Champion for Peace Award
Graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Asian languages and culture
Made her Broadway debut in "God of Carnage" as Annette in 2010
Quote: "Martial arts are art forms and require a great deal of discipline and dedication․ I so admire people who focus their lives on it, because it's not an easy thing to do․"
Tired of being "the Asian girl who beats everyone up, or the Asian girl with no emotion," she has broken into lead roles that break stereotypes, playing a female interpretation of Watson in "Elementary" an adaptation of the story of Sherlock Holmes
An accomplished artist, she earned a grant to study art at the Beijing Normal University in China in 1993
Narrated throughout "Die By Dawn and Other Short Stories," the album released by The Bullitts in 2011
The role of Ling Woo in the series "Ally McBeal" was made specifically for her
Possesses the ability to speak Mandarin, English, Spanish and Italian
Was featured on The Bullitts album "They Die By Dawn and Other Short Stories․"

Awards

1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
1999Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: nominated
2000Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2001Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Action: winner
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Action Team (Internet Only): winner
2001MTV Movie Award-Best Dressed: nominated
2001MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: winner
2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2002Stinker Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2003Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2003Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
2004Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Best Dance Sequence: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: winner
2004NRJ Ciné Award-Best Villain (Meilleur méchant): nominated
2011Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
2012BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: winner
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2013Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Individual Award-Best Actress: winner
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Action: winner
2014Prism Award-Female Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline: nominated
2014TV Guide Award-Favorite Duo: nominated
2015BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
2015BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in an Anime Feature Film/Special in a Supporting Role: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2015BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2024Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2025Réalta Award-: winner
2025Festival Award-Narrative Feature Competition: winner
2025Rising to the Challenge Award-: winner
2025John Cassavetes Award-: winner
2025Artistic Achievement Award-: winner
2026Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated