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Elisha Ann Cuthbert (born November 30, 1982) is a
Canadian actress. She is known as a former host of the Canadian children's
television series Popular Mechanics for Kids and had roles in numerous other
Canadian productions before moving to Los Angeles at the age of 17. She made her
American television debut in the action-thriller 24. Cuthbert began her
Hollywood career with small roles in Old School and Love Actually in 2003 and
went on to star in her first feature film, The Girl Next Door, in 2004. Over the
course of her career, Cuthbert has participated in a wide range of works
spanning multiple genres and media.
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Born: November 30, 1982 (age 23)
Calgary, Alberta
Occupation: Actress
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Early
life
Cuthbert was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the
first child of Kevin and Patricia Cuthbert. Her family moved to Greenfield Park,
near Montreal, learning a few words in French as a result of her
surroundings.[1]
She began her career in 1989 by modeling for
various lines of children's clothing and also became a foot model. She made her
first televised appearance in the horror-themed series for children, Are You
Afraid of the Dark? as a young girl in the episode "The Tale of the Nightshift"
(she would later become a series regular) and landed her first role in a feature
film in the family drama Dancing on the Moon. She went on to star in several
family-themed movies and an airplane thriller, Airspeed, and also hosted Popular
Mechanics for Kids with Jay Baruchel.[1] Cuthbert's role as host of Popular
Mechanics sometimes required her to act as a foreign correspondent, and she was
required to fly around the world despite her aversion to plane travel.[2] Her
reporting captured the attention of then-First Lady Hillary Clinton, who invited
her to visit the White House.[3]
Career
In 2000, Cuthbert graduated from Centennial
Regional High School and journeyed to Los Angeles, California to pursue a
Hollywood acting career. Soon after, she was cast in the role of Kim Bauer,
daughter of CTU agent Jack Bauer in the television series 24. Cuthbert had given
herself a deadline of six months to make something of her trip and was about to
return home when she was offered the part during the last week. The show drew
continual critical praise, though Cuthbert did not appear at all in the show's
4th season and guest-starred in only two episodes from the 5th.[4] She also
reprised her role as Kim Bauer in 24: The Game.[5]
Other
roles
Cuthbert starred in the Canadian television movie
Lucky Girl in 2001 and was awarded a Gemini Award for her performance. She
auditioned for the role of Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man film, though the
role eventually went to Kirsten Dunst.[1] Cuthbert took a pair of minor roles
early in her Hollywood career as young, desirable women in Old School and Love
Actually. Cuthbert's next film, The Girl Next Door, cast her in her first lead
role as a burgeoning porn star, Danielle, alongside Emile Hirsch. Cuthbert had
initial reservations about taking the part, but was persuaded by director Luke
Greenfield into accepting. She researched the role, speaking to actual adult
actresses from Wicked Pictures and Vivid Entertainment.[6] Upon its release the
film received comparisons to Risky Business[7][8] — although Cuthbert claims her
character was not directly based on De Mornay's character[9] — and was noted for
Cuthbert's sex appeal. Critics were divided; some praised the film for its
boldness, while others, notably Roger Ebert, decried it for being gimmicky and
exploitative.[10][11] Ebert wrote that he saw Cuthbert's character Danielle as
"quite the most unpleasant character I have seen in some time."[12]
In her next big-screen outing, Cuthbert starred
with Paris Hilton and Chad Michael Murray in the 2005 remake of the classic
horror film House of Wax. Cuthbert, along with the rest of her cast mates, was
made up to look haggard and frightened. In one scene, her character was to
attempt to open her mouth while her lips were sealed with glue. For the sake of
realism, Cuthbert opted for real superglue over prosthetics.[2] Despite her
efforts, House of Wax was largely panned, with critics citing a range of flaws.
It was called "notable for having some of the most moronic protagonists ever to
populate a horror film," though out of those characters reviews tended to think
Cuthbert "fares the best".[13] Others noted Cuthbert as an "exception" playing
her role "earnestly"[14] and "fine".[15]
Following House of Wax, Cuthbert became involved in
her third project where she took on the duties of co-star and co-producer of the
indie film The Quiet, contributing to its US$900,000 budget.[16] She played
Nina, a temperamental cheerleader who suffered from sexual abuse. Playing the
character disturbed Cuthbert, who described the role as "dark and heavy."
Cuthbert studied her younger sister, Lee-Ann, to further understand the
character.[17] The Quiet, distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, premiered at
the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival and received a limited release in
Los Angeles and New York City on August 25, 2006, before expanding regionally on
September 1.
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Recent
career
Cuthbert appeared in the music video for Weezer's
"Perfect Situation" in early 2006, where she played the group's fictional
original singer who threw a tantrum that led to Rivers Cuomo, the unlikely
roadie, becoming the frontman of the band.[18] Previously, Cuthbert was featured
in the music video for Bon Jovi's "Have A Nice Day." Cuthbert also features a
small role in Paris Hilton's music video for the song "Nothing In This
World".[19] As of September 2006, Cuthbert is scheduled to appear in three
feature films. The first, Captivity, is a thriller centered around a fashion
model and her chauffeur being taunted by a psychopath who has imprisoned them in
a cellar.[20][21] In He Was a Quiet Man, Cuthbert's character, Vanessa, will be
a quadriplegic. The film will contain comedic and dramatic elements; the cast
includes Christian Slater and William H. Macy.[22][23] The third film, Cat Tale,
is an animated film set in a civilized world of cats and dogs. Cuthbert will
voice Cleo, "the feline daughter of a wealthy kitty litter baron."[24] Cat Tale
is scheduled for release in 2007 by Walt Disney Pictures. Reports indicated that
Cuthbert would be collaborating with Babbit and Belle again in the upcoming
comedy Itty Bitty Titty Committee;[25] however, neither Cuthbert nor Belle are
listed in the IMDb entry for the film.[26]
Personal life
Cuthbert, who enjoys painting,[27] is a devoted
hockey fan and Los Angeles Kings season ticket holder, as are her mother and
brother, Jonathan, who are active in the sport. She maintained her own blog on
the NHL's web site.[28] She began a relationship with Justin Timberlake's
personal assistant, Trace Ayala, and was engaged to him since June 2004.
Sometime in November, 2005, Ayala remarked, "Neither one of us is in a hurry to
get married."[29] Since then, she has reportedly been dating L.A. King Sean
Avery.[30], and appeared on an MTV Cribs episode at Avery's house.[31] The
status of the engagement with Ayala remains uncertain.
Cuthbert regularly secures a place in FHM and
Maxim's annual Top 100 Sexiest/Hottest lists. Her highest ranking was #5 in the
2005 UK Edition of FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World list. She was ranked #14
in 2003, #10 in 2004, and #22 in 2006. The U.S. Edition ranked her #53 in 2003,
#63 in 2004, and #54 in 2006. She was not listed in the U.S. 2005 list. Maxim
magazine named her #92 in its 2006 Hot 100 list and features her in their Girls
of Maxim Gallery. As of 2006, Cuthbert has stated that she would refuse to be
photographed nude in film roles or magazines, and uses body doubles whenever
necessary, specifying that she "like to keep some things to [herself]".[27]
Cuthbert has expressed an interest in returning to
live in Montreal once she has reached her "higher goals" and "feel[s] content"
about her career.[27]
Credits
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2008 Cat Tale Cleo (voice) In-production
2007 Sassy Girl Pre-production
2006 Captivity Jennifer Post-production
He Was a Quiet Man Vanessa Post-production
2005 The Quiet Nina Deer In theatres
House of Wax Carly Jones Won Multiple Awards
2004 The Girl Next Door Danielle
2003 Love Actually American Goddess Carol-Anne
Old School Darcie Goldberg
2001 Lucky Girl (TV) Katlin Palmerson Won a Gemini
Award
2000 Who Gets the House? Emily Reece
1999 Believe Katherine Winslowe
Time at the Top Susan Shawson
1998 Airspeed Nicole Stone
1997 Mail to the Chief Madison Osgood
Nico the Unicorn Carolyn Price
1996 Dancing on the Moon Sarah
Television
Year Show Role Notes
2001 24 Kim Bauer 2001-2004 (guest appearances in
2006)
1999 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Megan 1999-2000
1997 Popular Mechanics for Kids Herself 1997-2000
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^ a b Wilson, Staci Layne. "House
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^ Bronstein, Jake. "FHM
Interview" FHM, October 2002, retrieved May 13, 2006
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^ Specific episode credits for
Cuthbert in 24 from IMDb, retrieved May 17, 2006.
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^ 24: The Game for IMDb,
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^ Gilchrist, Todd. "An Interview
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^ a b c Chron.com. Elisha
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^ Cuthbert, Elisha. "Hollywood
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^ Elisha Cuthbert, Trace Ayala:
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^ "Cuthbert Dating Hunter's Ex?"
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^ [1] Elisha-Fans.com
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