Elisabeth Shue

Date of Birth: October 6, 1963

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Elisabeth Shue is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in film and television. She was born Elisabeth Judson Shue on October 6, 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware. Shue first gained attention for her role as Ali Mills in the iconic 1984 film “The Karate Kid.” Her performance in this film opened the door to a successful career in Hollywood. She continued to rise to prominence with memorable roles in “Back to the Future Part II” (1989) and “Back to the Future Part III” (1990) as Jennifer Parker. Shue’s career reached new heights with her role as Sera in the 1995 film “Leaving Las Vegas,” for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She has also starred in “The Saint” (1997), “Hollow Man” (2000), and “Piranha 3D” (2010). More recently, Shue has appeared in television series like “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “The Boys.” Shue attended Wellesley College and later Harvard University, where she completed her degree in political science. She has balanced her career with her personal life, including her marriage to film director Davis Guggenheim and their three children.

5 Interesting Facts about Elisabeth Shue

1. Elisabeth Shue was a competitive gymnast in her youth.

2. She completed her political science degree at Harvard University in 2000.

3. Shue played soccer at Wellesley College before transferring to Harvard.

4. She replaced Claudia Wells as Jennifer Parker in the “Back to the Future” sequels.

5. Shue has starred in both critically acclaimed films and popular TV series, showcasing her wide-ranging talent.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Elisabeth Shue

1. “I don’t have high expectations anymore. Maybe they’ve just been beaten out of me.”

2. “I tend to gravitate toward roles that are intelligent and have a sense of humor.”

3. “You have to be able to see yourself as a character and as an actor, or you won’t be able to do it.”

4. “It’s very easy to have a great career, but I’m interested in having a great life.”

5. “I think I have a good sense of humor, and I like to have fun. I love being silly and having people laugh.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Elisabeth Shue’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12.5 million.

Children

Elisabeth Shue has three children with her husband, Davis Guggenheim. Their names are Miles William (born 1997), Stella Street (born 2001), and Agnes Charles (born 2006).