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 her career as a child actress. Her first TV appearance was as an extra in the show Are You Afraid of the Dark?. She also co-hosted the show Popular Mechanics for Kids.

Cuthbert's first major movie role was in the 1998 drama Airspeed (No Control). In 2001, she starred in the movie Lucky Girl, which earned her a Gemini Award.

After moving to Hollywood, she became famous for playing Kim Bauer in the action series 24. This role made her well-known in the United States. She later starred in popular movies like the comedy The Girl Next Door and the scary movie House of Wax. Her roles in horror movies and shows helped establish her as a scream queen.

From 2011 to 2013, Cuthbert starred in the comedy series Happy Endings. She also had a main role in the Netflix series The Ranch from 2016 to 2020. Magazines like Maxim have often featured her, and in 2013, the magazine called her "TV's most beautiful woman."

Early life

Elisha Cuthbert was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She grew up in Greenfield Park, Quebec. When she was a child, she was a member of the Girl Guides of Canada. In 2000, she graduated from Centennial Regional High School. At age 17, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.

Career

Starting as a Young Actress

When Cuthbert was nine years old, she started modeling children's clothes. At 13, she appeared as an extra in the TV show Are You Afraid of the Dark?. A few years later, she became a regular cast member on the show.

She also co-hosted the educational show Popular Mechanics for Kids with actor Jay Baruchel. Her work on the show was noticed by Hillary Clinton, who invited her to visit the White House.

Cuthbert's first movie was the 1997 family drama Dancing on the Moon. She also appeared in other Canadian movies, including the thriller Airspeed. In 2001, she starred in the TV movie Lucky Girl and won a Gemini Award for her performance.

Hollywood Breakthrough in the 2000s

Cuthbert with the cast of 24 in 2009

After moving to Hollywood, Cuthbert landed the role of Kim Bauer in the popular TV series 24. She played the daughter of federal agent Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland. She was in the first three seasons and returned as a guest star in later seasons.

She also appeared in movies like Old School and Love Actually. Her big break in movies came in 2004 with the comedy The Girl Next Door. In the film, she played a character named Danielle who had a surprising secret past. For this role, she was nominated for two MTV Movie Awards.

In 2005, Cuthbert starred in the horror movie House of Wax alongside Paris Hilton and Chad Michael Murray. Although some critics did not like the movie, it was a success at the box office. Many critics praised Cuthbert's performance, saying she did a great job in her role. She was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards for the film.

Cuthbert promoting 24 in May 2009

Cuthbert also starred in and co-produced the independent film The Quiet (2005). In this movie, she played a high school cheerleader whose family has dark secrets. Critics said it was one of her best performances.

In 2007, she starred in the scary movie Captivity. She also played Vanessa, a character who is a quadriplegic (unable to move her arms and legs), in the movie He Was a Quiet Man.

Television and Film in the 2010s and 2020s

From 2011 to 2013, Cuthbert starred in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings. She played Alex Kerkovich, one of six friends living in Chicago. The show was very popular with critics and fans, and her performance was praised.

In 2015, she starred in the TV show One Big Happy. From 2016 to 2020, she played Abby Phillips-Bennett on the Netflix series The Ranch.

In recent years, Cuthbert has appeared in movies like Eat Wheaties! (2020), The Cellar (2022), and Bandit (2022). She also had a guest role on the Canadian comedy series Jann, which earned her a nomination for a Canadian Screen Award.

Personal life

Cuthbert has a younger brother and sister. In her free time, she enjoys painting. She is also a big fan of ice hockey and used to write a blog for the NHL website.

In 2013, Cuthbert married professional ice hockey player Dion Phaneuf. They have two children, a daughter born in 2017 and a son born in 2022. The family lives in Ottawa during the hockey season and spends summers on Prince Edward Island.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Elisha Cuthbert para niños