Leelee Sobieski

Date of Birth: June 10, 1983

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Leelee Sobieski is an American actress who gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Born Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski, she started her career at a young age, quickly capturing the attention of Hollywood with her striking looks and compelling performances. Sobieski was born in New York City and is of Polish, French, and Ashkenazi Jewish descent. She made her film debut in “A Horse for Danny” (1995) but became widely recognized for her role in the disaster film “Deep Impact” (1998). She followed this with notable performances in “Never Been Kissed” (1999), “Eyes Wide Shut” (1999), and “Joan of Arc” (1999). Her portrayal of Joan of Arc earned her an Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe nomination. In the 2000s, she continued to work in both film and television, appearing in movies such as “The Glass House” (2001) and “88 Minutes” (2007). Sobieski gradually stepped away from acting to focus on her family and her passion for painting. She is married to fashion designer Adam Kimmel and has two children.

5 Interesting Facts about Leelee Sobieski

1. Leelee Sobieski was discovered by a talent scout while dining in a New York City restaurant at the age of 11.

2. She graduated from Trevor Day School in New York City and later attended Brown University.

3. Her performance in “Joan of Arc” earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

4. Sobieski has a passion for painting and has focused on her art career after stepping back from acting.

5. She is fluent in both French and English.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Leelee Sobieski

1. “I guess because it feels more open, I feel more open. That’s what I like about New York and not LA: I’m not as guarded.”

2. “I think people really don’t like cops so much; they’re kind of rude to them or treat them like they can’t see them.”

3. “Acting is really scary, but it’s also challenging, fun, hard work.”

4. “I think what’s most interesting about me is the work that I do.”

5. “I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, yet. I’m only 20.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$6 million

Children

Leelee Sobieski has two children with her husband, Adam Kimmel: a daughter named Louisanna Ray Kimmel, born in December 2009, and a son named Martin Kimmel, born in August 2014.