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Elisha Cuthbert
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Cuthbert in 2015
Born
Elisha Ann Cuthbert

(1982-11-30) November 30, 1982 (age 42)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Occupation Actress
Years active 1996–present
Spouse(s)
Dion Phaneuf
(m. 2013)
Children 2
Signature
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Elisha Ann Cuthbert (born November 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress. She started acting as a child. Her first TV appearance was on Are You Afraid of the Dark?. She also co-hosted Popular Mechanics for Kids.

Elisha made her first movie in 1997, a family drama called Dancing on the Moon. Her first main movie role was in 1998's Airspeed (No Control). In 2001, she won her first award, a Gemini Award, for the movie Lucky Girl.

After moving to Hollywood in 2001, Elisha got a big role in the TV series 24. She played Kim Bauer, which was her first major American role. She was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards twice for this part. In 2003, she appeared in the comedies Old School and Love Actually.

Elisha became widely known for her role as Danielle in the 2004 teen comedy The Girl Next Door. She was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for this role. She also starred as Carly Jones in the 2005 horror film House of Wax. For this, she received two Teen Choice Awards nominations. Later, Elisha starred in the drama The Quiet (2005) and the thriller Captivity (2007). These roles, along with Are You Afraid of the Dark? and 24, helped her become known as a "scream queen." This term describes actresses who often appear in horror films and are known for their screams.

From 2011 to 2013, Elisha starred as Alex Kerkovich in the comedy series Happy Endings. From 2016 to 2020, she played Abby Phillips on the Netflix series The Ranch. In 2020, she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for her guest role in the comedy series Jann. In 2013, Maxim magazine called her "TV's most beautiful woman."

Early Life and Family

Elisha Ann Cuthbert was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her mother, Patricia, was a housewife, and her father, Kevin, was an engineer. She grew up in Greenfield Park, Quebec.

In 2000, she finished high school and moved to Los Angeles when she was 17. As a child, Elisha was part of the Girl Guides of Canada program.

Elisha's Acting Career

Starting Out in Acting

When Elisha was nine, she began modeling children's clothes. She also worked as a foot model. Her first time on TV was as an extra in Are You Afraid of the Dark?. This was a horror show for kids. She later became a regular cast member on the show.

Elisha also co-hosted Popular Mechanics for Kids with Jay Baruchel. This show was filmed in Montreal. Her work on the show caught the attention of Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton even invited Elisha to the White House.

Elisha got her first movie role in 1997. It was a family drama called Dancing on the Moon. She appeared in other Canadian family movies. She also starred in an airplane thriller called Airspeed. In 2000, Elisha was in the Canadian film Believe. The next year, she starred in the TV movie Lucky Girl. She won a Gemini Award for her acting in that movie.

Becoming a Hollywood Star

The cast of 24 2009
Cuthbert with the cast of 24 in 2009

After moving to Hollywood, Elisha was cast in the TV series 24. She played Kim Bauer, the daughter of a federal agent. She was in the first three seasons of the show. She also made guest appearances in later seasons. Elisha even played Kim Bauer in 24: The Game, a video game based on the show.

She started her Hollywood movie career with small roles. She was in Old School, which made $87 million. Her next movie, Love Actually, earned $246.4 million worldwide.

Her first big movie role came in 2004. It was in The Girl Next Door. Some critics liked the movie for being bold. Others found it too focused on tricks. Elisha was nominated for two MTV Movie Awards. These were for Best Kiss and Best Breakthrough Performance.

In her next film, Elisha starred in the 2005 remake of the horror movie House of Wax. The movie was not liked by many critics. However, it was a success at the box office, making $70 million. Elisha was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards for her role.

Elisha Cuthbert in 2009
Cuthbert promoting 24 in May 2009

Elisha's next movie was an independent film called The Quiet. She was both a co-star and a co-producer. She played Nina, a 17-year-old cheerleader. Elisha used her younger cousin as inspiration for the role. The Quiet was shown at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival. Critics praised Elisha's performance in the film.

In 2006, Elisha appeared in the music video for Weezer's song "Perfect Situation". She also had a small role in Paris Hilton's music video "Nothing in This World".

In 2007, Elisha starred in Captivity. This was a thriller about a fashion model who is trapped. The film made $10.9 million at the box office. She was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for this movie.

In He Was a Quiet Man, Elisha played Vanessa, a character who uses a wheelchair. She starred alongside Christian Slater. The film was released in 2007. A critic from The Guardian praised Elisha's acting. In 2008, Elisha appeared in My Sassy Girl. This was a remake of a Korean film.

Her next movie was the family comedy The Six Wives of Henry Lefay. She played the daughter of a character played by Tim Allen. She also starred in the Canadian TV series Guns. Elisha was a guest judge on Project Runway Canada. Designers had to create a "party dress" for her.

In December 2009, Elisha joined the cast of The Forgotten. She played Maxine Denver, a professional from Chicago.

Recent Work in the 2010s and 2020s

From 2011 to 2013, Elisha starred as Alex Kerkovich in the comedy series Happy Endings. The show was praised by critics and had many fans. Elisha was nominated for awards for her role in the series. In 2012, Elisha hosted the American Music Awards. In October 2012, she was in The Gaslight Anthem's music video "Here Comes My Man."

In 2013, Elisha was on the cover of Maxim magazine. They called her "TV's Most Beautiful Woman."

In 2014, Elisha took on the lead role in the NBC comedy pilot One Big Happy. She played Lizzy, a lesbian who becomes pregnant. This happens just as her best friend meets and marries someone. The show aired in 2015 but was canceled after one season.

In 2015, Elisha joined the cast of Goon: Last of the Enforcers. This was a sequel to the 2011 comedy Goon. Production for the movie began in Toronto in June. In 2016, Elisha joined the Netflix comedy series The Ranch.

In 2020, she starred in the film Eat Wheaties!. She also starred in the horror movie The Cellar. Other recent films include Bandit and Friday Afternoon in the Universe. For her role in the comedy series Jann (2020), she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award.

Elisha's Personal Life

Elisha has two younger siblings. She enjoys painting in her free time. She is also a big fan of ice hockey. In 2005, she even wrote a blog on the NHL website.

Marriage and Family

Elisha Cuthbert is married to ice hockey player Dion Phaneuf. Dion was the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs team. They announced their engagement in September 2012. They got married on July 6, 2013, in Summerfield, Prince Edward Island.

During the ice hockey season, Elisha and Dion live in Ottawa. In the summers, they spend time at their home in New London, Prince Edward Island. This is Dion's parents' home province. The couple has two children. Their daughter was born in 2017, and their son was born in 2022.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role
1997 Dancing on the Moon Sarah
Nico the Unicorn Carolyn Price
1998 Airspeed Nicole Stone
1999 Believe Katherine Winslowe
Time at the Top Susan Shawson
2000 Who Gets the House? Emily Reece
2003 Love Actually American Goddess Carol
Old School Darcie Goldberg
2004 Girl Next Door, TheThe Girl Next Door Danielle
2005 House of Wax Carly Jones
Quiet, TheThe Quiet Nina Deer
2007 Captivity Jennifer Tree
He Was a Quiet Man Vanessa
2008 My Sassy Girl Jordan Roark
Guns Frances Dett
2009 Six Wives of Henry Lefay, TheThe Six Wives of Henry Lefay Barbara "Barby" Lefay
2014 Just Before I Go Penny Morgan
2017 Goon: Last of the Enforcers Mary
2020 Eat Wheaties! Janet Berry-Straw
2022 Cellar, TheThe Cellar Keira Woods
Bandit Andrea
Friday Afternoon in the Universe Eleanor

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1997–2000 Popular Mechanics for Kids Herself Host
1999–2000 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Megan Main role, 24 episodes
2000 Mail to the Chief Madison Osgood Television movie
2001 Largo Winch Abby Episode: "Dear Abby"
Lucky Girl Katlin Palmerson Television movie; also known as My Daughter's Secret Life
2001–2010 24 Kim Bauer Main role (season 1-3), Recurring role (season 5, 7-8); 79 episodes
2004 MADtv Herself / Kim Bauer 1 episode: 24 parody
2008 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Herself Episode: "Jim and Derrick"
NY-LON Edie Failed television pilot
Family Guy New Bedford (voice) Episode: "Tales of a Third Grade Nothing"
2010 Forgotten, TheThe Forgotten Maxine Denver Recurring role, 6 episodes
2011–13 Happy Endings Alex Kerkovich Main role, 57 episodes
2013 24/7 Winter Classic: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings Herself
2015 One Big Happy Lizzy Main role, 6 episodes
2016–2020 The Ranch Abby Phillips-Bennett Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–4)
2020 Canada's Drag Race Herself Guest host, Episode: "Eh-laganza Eh-xtravaganza"
Jann Liz Guest host, episode: "Tomato, Tomato" (season 2)

Web Series

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Happy Endings: Happy Rides Alex Kerkovich Directed 1 episode
2015 The Plateaus Elisha 2 episodes; web series

Music Videos

Year Title Artist Role
2004 "She Will Be Loved" (Version 1) Maroon 5 Love Interest, appears in the unfinished first version.
2005 "Perfect Situation" Weezer Lead Singer of "Weeze"
2006 "Nothing in This World" Paris Hilton Popular Girl
2012 "Here Comes My Man" The Gaslight Anthem Girlfriend
2015 "Make Our Own Way" Little Brutes Was the theme song to Cuthbert's now cancelled show One Big Happy

Video Games

Year Title Role
2006 24: The Game Kim Bauer

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2001 Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Lucky Girl Won
2002 Online Film Critics Society Best Cast in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2003 Online Film Critics Society Best Cast in a Drama Series 24 Won
2003 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Female Breakout Star 24 Nominated
2003 Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award Best Ensemble Love Actually Won
2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2003 Online Film & Television Association Award Best Ensemble Love Actually Nominated
2005 MTV Movie Awards Best Kiss The Girl Next Door Nominated
2005 MTV Movie Awards Best Breakthrough Performance, Female Girl Next Door, TheThe Girl Next Door Nominated
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2005 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress: Action/Thriller House of Wax Nominated
2005 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Rumble House of Wax Nominated
2006 Spike Video Game Awards Best Female Interpretation of a Supporting Character 24: The Game Nominated
2006 Online Film & Television Association Award Best Cast in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2007 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller Captivity Nominated
2009 Online Film & Television Association Award Best Cast in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2012 Online Film & Television Association Award Best Ensemble in a Comedy series Happy Endings Nominated
2021 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance of a guest role in a Comedy Series Jann Nominated

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