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=== Hollywood film career ===
=== Hollywood film career ===
Cuthbert auditioned for the role of [[Mary Jane Watson]] in the [[Spider-Man (film)|''Spider-Man'']] film, though the role eventually went to [[Kirsten Dunst]].<ref>http://www.notstarring.com/actors/cuthbert-elisha</ref> She began her [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood film career]] with small roles in ''[[Old School (film)|Old School]]'' and ''[[Love Actually]]'' in [[2003 in film|2003]].
Cuthbert auditioned for the role of [[Mary Jane Watson]] in the ''[[Spider-Man (film)|Spider-Man]]'' film, though the role eventually went to [[Kirsten Dunst]].<ref>http://www.notstarring.com/actors/cuthbert-elisha</ref> She began her [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood film career]] with small roles in ''[[Old School (film)|Old School]]'' and ''[[Love Actually]]'' in [[2003 in film|2003]].


Cuthbert's next film, ''[[The Girl Next Door]]'', cast her in her first lead role as an ex-[[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]].<ref>Gilchrist, Todd. [http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/475/475836p1.html "An Interview with Elisha Cuthbert"] [[IGN]].com, [[January 28]], [[2004]], retrieved [[May 13]], 2006.</ref> Upon its release the film received comparisons to ''[[Risky Business]]''<ref>Bowen, Kit. [http://www.hollywood.com/movies/review/id/1748664 "The Girl Next Door"] Hollywood.com, retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref><ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/film/reviews/g/girl-next-door.shtml "The Girl Next Door"] ''PopMatters'', [[April 8]] [[2004]], retrieved [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref> — although Cuthbert claims her character was not directly based on [[Rebecca De Mornay|De Mornay's]] character<ref>[http://www.ugo.com/channels/filmTv/features/thegirlnextdoor/elishacuthbert.asp "Elisha Cuthbert of ''The Girl Next Door'' Interview"] ''[[UGO|UnderGroundOnline]]'', retrieved on [[May 13]], 2006.</ref> — and was noted for Cuthbert's [[physical attractiveness|sex appeal]]. Critics were divided; some praised the film for its boldness, while others, notably [[Roger Ebert]], decried it for being gimmicky and exploitative.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/girlnextdoor2004?q=the%20girl%20next%20door "The Girl Next Door"] [[Metacritic]], retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref><ref>[http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=girlnextdoor.htm "THE GIRL NEXT DOOR"] ''[[Box Office Mojo]]'', retrieved [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref> Ebert wrote that he saw Cuthbert's character Danielle as "quite the most unpleasant character I have seen in some time."<ref>[[Roger Ebert|Ebert, Roger]]. [http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040409/REVIEWS/404090305/1023 Review of ''The Girl Next Door''] ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'', [[April 9]], [[2004]], retrieved [[May 13]] [[2006]].</ref>
Cuthbert's next film, ''[[The Girl Next Door]]'', cast her in her first lead role as an ex-[[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]].<ref>Gilchrist, Todd. [http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/475/475836p1.html "An Interview with Elisha Cuthbert"] [[IGN]].com, [[January 28]], [[2004]], retrieved [[May 13]], 2006.</ref> Upon its release the film received comparisons to ''[[Risky Business]]''<ref>Bowen, Kit. [http://www.hollywood.com/movies/review/id/1748664 "The Girl Next Door"] Hollywood.com, retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref><ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/film/reviews/g/girl-next-door.shtml "The Girl Next Door"] ''PopMatters'', [[April 8]] [[2004]], retrieved [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref> — although Cuthbert claims her character was not directly based on [[Rebecca De Mornay|De Mornay's]] character<ref>[http://www.ugo.com/channels/filmTv/features/thegirlnextdoor/elishacuthbert.asp "Elisha Cuthbert of ''The Girl Next Door'' Interview"] ''[[UGO|UnderGroundOnline]]'', retrieved on [[May 13]], 2006.</ref> — and was noted for Cuthbert's [[physical attractiveness|sex appeal]]. Critics were divided; some praised the film for its boldness, while others, notably [[Roger Ebert]], decried it for being gimmicky and exploitative.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/girlnextdoor2004?q=the%20girl%20next%20door "The Girl Next Door"] [[Metacritic]], retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref><ref>[http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=girlnextdoor.htm "THE GIRL NEXT DOOR"] ''[[Box Office Mojo]]'', retrieved [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref> Ebert wrote that he saw Cuthbert's character Danielle as "quite the most unpleasant character I have seen in some time."<ref>[[Roger Ebert|Ebert, Roger]]. [http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040409/REVIEWS/404090305/1023 Review of ''The Girl Next Door''] ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'', [[April 9]], [[2004]], retrieved [[May 13]] [[2006]].</ref>
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Cuthbert appeared in two films in 2007. The first, ''[[Captivity (film)|Captivity]]'', was a thriller centered around a [[model (person)|fashion model]] taunted by a psychopath who has imprisoned her in a cellar.<ref>[http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/tickermaster/listing.cfm?TMID=2561 "Captivity"] ''Box Office Prophets'', retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref><ref>Wray, James. [http://movies.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_7643.php "Elisha Cuthbert faces Captivity"] ''M&C Movies'', [[May 9]], [[2005]], retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref> She will also star in the remake of the popular [[South Korean]] movie, ''[[My Sassy Girl]]'', alongside [[Jesse Bradford]].<ref>{{imdb title|0404254|My Sassy Girl}}</ref>
Cuthbert appeared in two films in 2007. The first, ''[[Captivity (film)|Captivity]]'', was a thriller centered around a [[model (person)|fashion model]] taunted by a psychopath who has imprisoned her in a cellar.<ref>[http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/tickermaster/listing.cfm?TMID=2561 "Captivity"] ''Box Office Prophets'', retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref><ref>Wray, James. [http://movies.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_7643.php "Elisha Cuthbert faces Captivity"] ''M&C Movies'', [[May 9]], [[2005]], retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref> She will also star in the remake of the popular [[South Korean]] movie, ''[[My Sassy Girl]]'', alongside [[Jesse Bradford]].<ref>{{imdb title|0404254|My Sassy Girl}}</ref>


Cuthbert also has several other films in different stages of production. In ''[[He Was a Quiet Man]]'', her character, Vanessa, is a [[quadriplegia|quadriplegic]]. The film will contain comedic and dramatic elements; the cast includes [[Christian Slater]] and [[William H. Macy]].<ref>[http://www.hewasaquietman.com/flash.html Official site] for ''He Was a Quiet Man'', retrieved [[May 17]], [[2006]].</ref><ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760311/ ''He Was a Quiet Man''] at IMDb, retrieved [[May 17]], [[2006]].</ref> Cuthbert is slated to voice Cleo, "the feline daughter of a wealthy kitty litter baron"<ref>[http://releases.awn.com/index.php3?event_no=3992 "Cat Tale"] ''Animation World Network'', retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref> in ''[[Cat Tale]]'', an [[animated film]] set in a civilized world of cats and dogs.
Cuthbert also has several other films in different stages of production. In ''[[He Was a Quiet Man]]'', her character, Vanessa, is a [[quadriplegia|quadriplegic]]. The film will contain comedic and dramatic elements; the cast includes [[Christian Slater]] and [[William H. Macy]].<ref>[http://www.hewasaquietman.com/flash.html Official site] for ''He Was a Quiet Man'', retrieved [[May 17]], [[2006]].</ref><ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760311/ ''He Was a Quiet Man''] at IMDb, retrieved [[May 17]], [[2006]].</ref> She was slated to voice Cleo, "the feline daughter of a wealthy kitty litter baron"<ref>[http://releases.awn.com/index.php3?event_no=3992 "Cat Tale"] ''Animation World Network'', retrieved on [[May 13]], [[2006]].</ref> in ''Cat Tale'', an [[animated film]] set in a civilized world of cats and dogs, which has been cancelled.<ref>[http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=39458]</ref>


Cuthbert is also scheduled to appear in the family comedy ''The Six Wives of Henry LeFay'' with actor [[Tim Allen]].
Cuthbert is also scheduled to appear in the family comedy ''The Six Wives of Henry LeFay'' with actor [[Tim Allen]].

Revision as of 13:04, 7 September 2007

Elisha Cuthbert
File:Elisha Cuthbert CFDA.jpg
Cuthbert attending the CFDA Fashion Awards

Elisha Ann Cuthbert (born November 30 1982) is a Canadian actress. She is known as the former co-host of the Canadian children's television series, Popular Mechanics for Kids, and for her role as Kim Bauer in the American action-thriller television series 24. She had her first lead role in the 2004 feature film The Girl Next Door.

Early life

Cuthbert was born in Calgary, Alberta to Patricia, a homemaker, and Kevin Cuthbert, an automotive design engineer.[1] She has two younger siblings, Jonathan and Lee-Ann and grew up in Greenfield Park, near Montreal, Quebec. In 2000, she graduated from Centennial Regional High School and moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of 17 to pursue a career in acting.

Career

Early career

When she was 7, Cuthbert then started modeling for various lines of children's clothing and also became a foot model.[2] She made her first televised appearance as an extra in the horror-themed series for children, Are You Afraid of the Dark?; she later become a series regular. Cuthbert also co-hosted Popular Mechanics for Kids, which was filmed in Montreal. Her reporting captured the attention of then-First Lady, Hillary Clinton, who invited her to visit the White House.[3]

Cuthbert landed her first role in a feature film in the family drama Dancing on the Moon (1997). She appeared in several other Canadian family-themed movies and an airplane thriller, Airspeed. Cuthbert starred in the Canadian television movie Lucky Girl in 2001 and was awarded a Gemini Award for her performance.

Soon after her move to Los Angeles, Cuthbert was cast in the role of Kim Bauer, daughter of CTU agent Jack Bauer in the television series 24. She appeared in the show's first three seasons, but not in its 4th; she guest-starred in only two episodes in the 5th season. She also reprised her role as Kim Bauer in 24: The Game. She has also said that she would like to play her role as Kim in the upcoming movie, 24: The Movie.

Hollywood film career

Cuthbert auditioned for the role of Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man film, though the role eventually went to Kirsten Dunst.[4] She began her Hollywood film career with small roles in Old School and Love Actually in 2003.

Cuthbert's next film, The Girl Next Door, cast her in her first lead role as an ex-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.[5] Upon its release the film received comparisons to Risky Business[6][7] — although Cuthbert claims her character was not directly based on De Mornay's character[8] — 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.[9][10] Ebert wrote that he saw Cuthbert's character Danielle as "quite the most unpleasant character I have seen in some time."[11]

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.[12] 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]

Cuthbert's next film project was the indie film The Quiet, which she not only co-starred in but also co-produced and helped finance. She played Nina, a temperamental 17-year old cheerleader who suffered from sexual abuse. Cuthbert looked to her younger cousin for inspiration as to how to play a teenager.[16] 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.

Cuthbert had also screen tested for the role of Lois Lane in Superman Returns, but she lost the part at the last minute to Kate Bosworth. She had also been turned down for the lead in Fantastic Four.

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.[17] Cuthbert also has a small role in Paris Hilton's music video for the song "Nothing In This World".[18]

Cuthbert appeared in two films in 2007. The first, Captivity, was a thriller centered around a fashion model taunted by a psychopath who has imprisoned her in a cellar.[19][20] She will also star in the remake of the popular South Korean movie, My Sassy Girl, alongside Jesse Bradford.[21]

Cuthbert also has several other films in different stages of production. In He Was a Quiet Man, her character, Vanessa, is a quadriplegic. The film will contain comedic and dramatic elements; the cast includes Christian Slater and William H. Macy.[22][23] She was slated to voice Cleo, "the feline daughter of a wealthy kitty litter baron"[24] in Cat Tale, an animated film set in a civilized world of cats and dogs, which has been cancelled.[25]

Cuthbert is also scheduled to appear in the family comedy The Six Wives of Henry LeFay with actor Tim Allen.

Personal life

Cuthbert, who enjoys painting,[26] is a devoted hockey fan and Los Angeles Kings season ticket holder, as are her mother and brother, Jonathan, who is active in the sport. She maintained her own blog on the NHL's web site.[27] Elisha was once engaged to Justin Timberlake's assistant and best friend, Trace Ayala.

She was most recently in a relationship with New York Rangers hockey player Sean Avery.[28]

She 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, #22 in 2006, and #10 in 2007. 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 would "like to keep some things to [herself]".[26] Most recently, Cuthbert was ranked #10 by AskMen.com readers in the list "Top 99 Women of 2007".

Credits

Films

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Dancing on the Moon Sarah
1997 Mail to the Chief Madison Osgood
Nico the Unicorn Carolyn Price
1998 Airspeed Nicole Stone
1999 Believe Katherine Winslowe
Time at the Top Susan Shawson
2000 Who Gets the House? Emily Reece
2001 Lucky Girl Katlin Palmerson
2003 Love Actually American Goddess Carol
Old School Darcie Goldberg
2004 The Girl Next Door Danielle
2005 House of Wax Carly Jones
2006 The Quiet Nina Deer
2007 Captivity Jennifer Tree
He Was a Quiet Man Vanessa
My Sassy Girl Jordan Roark
2008 Cat Tale Cleo In-production
Six Wives of Henry LeFay Pre-production

Television

Year Title Role
1997-2000 Popular Mechanics for Kids Herself
1999-2000 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Megan
2001-2006 24 Kim Bauer

References

  1. ^ http://www.famouscelebrities.org/tv_stars/elisha_cuthbert.html
  2. ^ Elisha Cuthbert Interview, Cinemas-online.co.uk
  3. ^ Bronstein, Jake. "FHM Interview" FHM, October 2002, retrieved Nov 2, 2006
  4. ^ http://www.notstarring.com/actors/cuthbert-elisha
  5. ^ Gilchrist, Todd. "An Interview with Elisha Cuthbert" IGN.com, January 28, 2004, retrieved May 13, 2006.
  6. ^ Bowen, Kit. "The Girl Next Door" Hollywood.com, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  7. ^ "The Girl Next Door" PopMatters, April 8 2004, retrieved May 13, 2006.
  8. ^ "Elisha Cuthbert of The Girl Next Door Interview" UnderGroundOnline, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  9. ^ "The Girl Next Door" Metacritic, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  10. ^ "THE GIRL NEXT DOOR" Box Office Mojo, retrieved May 13, 2006.
  11. ^ Ebert, Roger. Review of The Girl Next Door Chicago Sun-Times, April 9, 2004, retrieved May 13 2006.
  12. ^ Staci Layne Wilson, "House of Wax Interview: Elisha Cuthbert ("Carly")," Horror.com, April 29, 2005.
  13. ^ Berardinelli, James. House of Wax ReelViews, May 2005, retrieved May 13 2006.
  14. ^ Westbrook, Bruce. House of Wax Houston Chronicle, August 5, 2005, retrieved May 13, 2006.
  15. ^ "House of Wax" Movie Review - 2005 Remake Doesn't Hold a Candle to the Original for About.com by Rebecca Murray. Retrieved June 7, 2006.
  16. ^ Foley, Jack. "House of Wax – Elisha Cuthbert interview" indie London, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  17. ^ Montgomery, James. "Elisha Cuthbert takes over Weezer, but Rivers won't have any of it" MTV.com, October 18, 2005, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  18. ^ "Quick News" MTV.com, retrieved on September 16, 2006.
  19. ^ "Captivity" Box Office Prophets, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  20. ^ Wray, James. "Elisha Cuthbert faces Captivity" M&C Movies, May 9, 2005, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  21. ^ My Sassy Girl at IMDb
  22. ^ Official site for He Was a Quiet Man, retrieved May 17, 2006.
  23. ^ He Was a Quiet Man at IMDb, retrieved May 17, 2006.
  24. ^ "Cat Tale" Animation World Network, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  25. ^ [1]
  26. ^ a b "Chron.com". Elisha Cuthbert keeps Quiet in Texas. Retrieved September 7. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  27. ^ Cuthbert, Elisha. "Hollywood Hockey Thoughts" NHL.com, retrieved on May 13, 2006.
  28. ^ "New York Rangers". Avery Appears on MTV's "Total Request Live". Retrieved August 27. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
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