The Unofficial Eliza Dushku Bio

Eliza Dushku was discovered at the end of a 5-month search throughout the United States for the perfect girl to play the lead role of Alice opposite Juliette Lewis in the film "That Night." Since then she has been in several films, and has worked with actors such as Robert DeNiro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Reiser, and Jim Belushi. Born in Boston on December 30, 1980, she has studied the piano, drums and dance (jazz, tap and ballet). Her previous acting experience includes numerous amateur presentations at the Watertown Children's Theatre where she has been part of the company since she was in first grade. In addition to acting, she sometimes is seen on stage at the Children's Theatre signing for the deaf.

Was legally emancipated from her parents because of strict laws on the hours that a minor is allowed to work.

Sister of Nate Dushku.

She's Albanian and Danish.

Her last name is pronounced (Dush-koo) - Dush rhymes with "push".

In addition to Nate, she has two older brothers named Aaron and Ben.

Her Dushku family were the only family with that surname in America in 1920, and were living in Massachusetts.

Has worked with both halves of the Buffy season 5 bad guy Glory/Ben, outside of the Buffy show. Clare Kramer in Bring It On (2000) and Charlie Weber in The Kiss (2003).

Voted the 9th Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian Empire Magazine September 2002.

Mother, Judy, is a university administrator/professor at Suffolk University. Father, Philip, is an administrator/teacher in the Boston Public Schools.

While on location, she takes her bed linen so she feels comfortable. She also surrounds herself with pictures of family and friends.

She always takes the back of her 'director's chair' after a shoot, as a souvenir.

She has a German shepherd/husky/beagle mix named Korbit, who lives in Utah.

Turned down a Buffy spin-off role (based on her character, Faith) for her role on Tru Calling.

Good friend of Clare Kramer.

She started her career by getting hurt at one of her brother Nate's auditions and impressing the talent scouts with her emphasized drama.

Planned to attended Suffolk University and study to be English major. She backed out at the last minute after she landed the role of "Faith".

She refuses to do nude scenes. She says, "You have a better chance of seeing God".

The tattoo she had for Buffy is fake.

She did a political, social and economic study of women in post-apartheid South Africa with her mother.

Stated in a recent interview that she is terrified of flying, and will only do so if she has religious artifacts with her.

She attended the John Kerry fund raiser on July, 2004

Attended the San Diego Comic Con on July 25th, 2004 for Q&A

She ranked #13 (2002) in Maxim's 100 Sexiest Women.

She ranked #44 (2000), #13 (2001), #28 (2002) and #63 (2003) in Stuff's Sexiest Women.

Her favorite sport is Women's Ice Hockey

She ranked #76 (2002) in FHM-USA's 100 Sexiest Women.

She ranked #93 (2001) and #58 (2002) in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women

Shares a birthday with actress Kristin Kreuk, actor/model/singer Tyrese and some famous athletes: Tiger Woods, NBA superstar LeBron James and former Olympic sprinter Ben Johnson.

While filming Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), was called "Duck Shoot" by director Kevin Smith after he accidentally mis-pronounced her last name.

According to Chinese calender and astrology, she was born in the year of the monkey.

"Go big or go home. Because it's true. What do you have to lose?"

[when asked how being in prison has changed her angry, aggressive "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" character Faith:] "How would prison change anyone? There was something about the fact that she's a Slayer, so she wouldn't really be there unless she wanted to be, because she's got superhuman strength. She could have busted out of that joint if she really wanted to. But she and Angel developed this relationship. He was leading her down the road to redemption, kind of facing the things she's done and recovering from that, and hopefully being a better her. She's been in there, doing the time, thinking. She's still a tough girl, but she really has to suppress her demons a little more. In these past few ["Angel"] shows, that's what we're seeing -- her teetering on the line between the old her and the new her." [Buffalo News, March 17, 2003]

"I love leather and it's great to be a bad girl at times. But there is a time and place for everything. When I'm with Grandma it's flowers, and when I'm out on the town scoping guys, you know..."

"There's a lot of actresses out there who are the girl next door. I relate more to characters who have an edge."

"You know, I really am probably one of the sweetest, most sensitive people you'll ever meet."

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