Elisha Cuthbert

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Biography

Canadian-born actress Elisha Cuthbert appeared to be the all-American blonde next door, an advantage that no doubt helped her land a supporting role on one of television's most successful action series early in her career. Having worked on several Canadian-produced programs, the 17-year-old Cuthbert relocated to Hollywood where she was cast as Kiefer Sutherland's rebellious daughter on the mega-hit series "24" (Fox, 2001-2010). Immensely …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

November 30, 1982

Career Milestones

2011

Cast as Chicago clothing boutique owner Alex on the ABC comedy series "Happy Endings"

2009

Co-starred with Tim Allen in "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay"

2007

Played the lead in the Roland Joffe-directed thriller "Captivity"

2006

Co-starred and co-produced the indie drama thriller "The Quiet"

2005

Starred in the "House of Wax" remake opposite Paris Hilton and Chad Michael Murray

2004

Played an adult film star who falls for a Straight-A student in "The Girl Next Door"

2003

Cast as 'American Goddess' Carol-Anne in Richard Curtis' ensemble comedy "Love Actually"

2003

Co-starred in "Old School" with Will Ferrell and Luke Wilson as a high school student and the daughter of Mitch's (Wilson) boss

2001

Portrayed Kiefer Sutherland's daughter on "24" (Fox); took a leave from the show after the third season; returned for the fifth season

2001

Played a teenager who happens to be a compulsive gambler in Canadian TV-movie "Lucky Girl"

1999

Cast as Megan in Nickelodeon's "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"

1998

Had a starring role alongside Joe Mantegna in the air disaster adventure "Airspeed"

1997

Appeared as a field correspondent for the acclaimed Canadian television series "Popular Mechanics for Kids"

1990

Began modeling at age 7

Awards

2005

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 24

2005

MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Female in The Girl Next Door

2005

MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss in The Girl Next Door

2003

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 24