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Emilie de Ravin
Emilie de Ravin at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards
(Photo by Robin Wong)

Emilie de Ravin (pronounced [ˈɛməˌli: ˈrævɪn])[1] (born 27 December 1981)[2] is an Australian actress. She is known for starring in the hit ABC drama Lost as the character Claire Littleton. De Ravin is also known for her role as Brendan Frye's heroin-addicted ex-girlfriend Emily in the neo-film noir Brick

Early life

De Ravin was born in Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia[3] (a town to the south east of Melbourne). Having studied ballet since the age of nine at Christa Cameron School of Ballet in Melbourne, and being home schooled by her mother, she was accepted into the highly selective Australian Ballet School at fifteen. There, she performed in productions with the Australian Ballet as well as Danceworld 301.[4] De Ravin studied acting at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art,[2] and with the Prime Time Actors Studio in Los Angeles.[5]

Career

de Ravin at MuchMusic Video Awards 2007.
(Photo by Robin Wong)

Emilie de Ravin's first major role was as Curupira in the TV series BeastMaster. Later, she played alien/human hybrid Tess Harding in Roswell. She landed this role one month after moving to Los Angeles[4] at the age of 18. [6]She later starred in the hit ABC drama Lost, as the character Claire Littleton. In 2006 she starred in the horror film The Hills Have Eyes as Brenda Carter, and in the film Brick, a small film which was popular in the Sundance Film Festival. In 2007, she was honoured by the Australians In Film Council, joining such Australians as Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman.[citation needed] She presented at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards on Sunday, June 17, 2007.[citation needed] Variety.com reported that she will be staring in the film Ball Don't Lie.[7] It was also reported that she will appear in The Perfect Game[8]

Personal life

De Ravin was married to actor Josh Janowicz from 19 June 2006 to January 2007,[9] separating after six months of marriage.[10]

De Ravin's typical French last name means "From the ravine/gully" and her first name is originally spelt Émilie .

Filmography

References

  1. ^ The Official Lost Podcast, Mar. 12, 2007
  2. ^ a b "Emilie de Ravin". Lost Cast. Channel 4. Retrieved 2006-09-23. (also http://mobile.channel4.com/mobile-portal/microsites/L/lost/claire_littleton.xml)
  3. ^ "Biography - Emilie de Ravin". TV Guide. Retrieved 2006-09-23.
  4. ^ a b "Meet The Cast: Who's who in the cast? Find out here". Show Info. American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved 2006-09-23.
  5. ^ "BeastMaster: Cast: Emilie De Ravin". BeastMaster official site. Tribune Entertainment. 2000. Archived from the original on 2004-06-13. Retrieved 2006-09-23.
  6. ^ Emilie de Ravin, Jason Behr and Katherine Heigl (2000-01-31). Roswell: The Complete First Season, Disc Six, Special Features: Actor Audition: Emilie de Ravin as "Tess" (DVD). 20th Century Fox.
  7. ^ McNary, Dave; "Trio play 'Ball': Teen indie drama sets cast"; variety.com; June 14, 2007.
  8. ^ "Clifton Collins Jr. Plays Perfect Game"; comingsoon.net; June 5, 2007.
  9. ^ Associated Press (2006-06-28). "'Lost' Actress Emilie De Ravin Marries: Emilie de Ravin, who plays Claire Littleton on 'Lost,' marries actor Josh Janowicz". CBS News. Retrieved 2006-09-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ Associated Press (2007-01-03). "Lost star de Ravin & husband separate". yahoo! news. Retrieved 2007-01-03. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Santa's Slay (2005)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2007-06-16.

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