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Elisabeth Shue

  • Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
  • Birthday: October 6, 1963

All her life, Elisabeth Shue consistently proved she was able to do the impossible, playing on all boys' soccer teams while growing up, and enrolling at Harvard University. The actress made her mark playing lovable goody-goodies in films such as the iconic underdog favorite, "The Karate Kid" (1984), "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) and "Back to the Future 2" (1989) - all of which pigeon-holed her in girl-next-door roles for years. Perhaps Shue's most impressive feat was bouncing back after most critics an…more

Career Milestones

  • 2011

    Cast opposite Abigail Breslin in the drama "Janie Jones"

  • 2010

    Starred in the action thriller "Piranha 3-D"

  • 2008

    Hilariously played herself as a retired actress in the comedy "Hamlet 2"

  • 2007

    Co-produced and starred in "Gracie," a film about a teenage girl with an interest in soccer; partly based on Elisabeth's own experience; produced with her brother Andrew Shue

  • 2005

    Played the mother of a teenage hustler in "Mysterious Skin"

Awards

  • 1996

    Independent Spirit Award: Best Actress

  • 1995

    Chicago Film Critics Award: Best Actress

  • 1995

    Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award: Best Actress

  • 1995

    National Society of Film Critics Award: Best Actress