Elisha Cuthbert facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elisha Cuthbert
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
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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

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.

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.

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See also

In Spanish: Elisha Cuthbert para niños