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'''Elisha Ann Cuthbert''' (born November 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress and model. She became internationally known for playing [[Kim Bauer]] in the series ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''; Danielle in the teen comedy film ''[[The Girl Next Door (2004 film)|The Girl Next Door]]'' and Carly Jones in the [[House of Wax (2005 film)|2005 remake of ''House of Wax'']].<ref>http://www.maismulheres.com/elisha-cuthbert-interpreta-uma-lesbica-gravida-na-serie-one-big-happy/</ref>
'''Elisha Ann Cuthbert''' (born November 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress and model. She became internationally known for playing [[Kim Bauer]] in the series ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''; Danielle in the teen comedy film ''[[The Girl Next Door (2004 film)|The Girl Next Door]]'' and Carly Jones in the [[House of Wax (2005 film)|''House of Wax'']] (2005).<ref>http://www.maismulheres.com/elisha-cuthbert-interpreta-uma-lesbica-gravida-na-serie-one-big-happy/</ref>
She was voted the sexiest actress in the world in 2015 by the magazine ''Glam'Mag''. In 2013, she was elected the most beautiful woman of American TV.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/news/388041/happy-endings-elisha-cuthbert-named-most-beautiful-woman-on-tv-by-maxim</ref>
She was voted the sexiest actress in the world in 2015 by the magazine ''Glam'Mag''. In 2013, she was elected the most beautiful woman of American TV.<ref>http://www.eonline.com/news/388041/happy-endings-elisha-cuthbert-named-most-beautiful-woman-on-tv-by-maxim</ref>


At the age of 14, Cuthbert made her [[feature film]] debut in the 1997 family-drama ''Dancing on the Moon''. Her first major lead role came in the 1998 drama film ''[[Airspeed (film)|Airspeed (No Control)]]'' alongside [[Joe Mantegna]]. In 2001, she starred in the movie ''Lucky Girl'', in which she received her first award, the [[Gemini Awards]], but her career began in earnest in the decade of 2000 when she was listed to play Kim Bauer, daughter of [[Jack Bauer]] in the award-winning action series ''24''. Subsequently, Cuthbert appeared in the lead role in the films ''[[The Quiet]]'' (2005) and ''[[Captivity (film)|Captivity]]'' (2007).
The first major film role came in the film ''[[Airspeed]]'' in 1998, in 2001, starred in the movie ''[[Lucky Girl]]'', which received its first award, the [[Gemini Awards]], but his career began in earnest in the decade of 2000 when it was listed to play [[Kim Bauer]], daughter of [[Jack Bauer]] in the award-winning action series ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''. Cuthbert continued acting in big productions, but with small roles, [[Love Actually]] and [[Old School]].

Elisha gained international fame for playing "Danielle", a former actress of pornographic film ''[[The Girl Next Door (2004 film)|The Girl Next Door]]'' (2004), for this film, received two nominations for the [[MTV Movie Awards]] and settled between the actresses "sexiest" of [[Hollywood]] 2000s<ref>http://itsgr9.com/top-10-sexiest-hollywood-actresses-of-the-2000s/</ref> and became a [[sex symbol]]<ref>http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/actress_200/231_elisha_cuthbert.html</ref>. Another great success for his career, was in the movie [[House of Wax (2005 film)|''House of Wax'']] (2005), which received a number of critical acclaim and was nominated for three [[Teen Choice Awards]], the film was a major commercial success.


From 2011 to 2013, Cuthbert starred as Alex Kerkovich, the main role in the three seasons of the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]''.<ref name=FamousCelebrities/>
From 2011 to 2013, Cuthbert starred as Alex Kerkovich, the main role in the three seasons of the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]''.<ref name=FamousCelebrities/>
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Elisha Ann Cuthbert was born November 30, 1982 in [[Calgary]], Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Patricia, a [[housewife]], and Kevin, an [[automotive design]] engineer.<ref name=FamousCelebrities>{{Cite web|url=http://www.famouscelebrities.org/tv_stars/elisha_cuthbert.html|title= Elisha Cuthbert|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=FamousCelebrities.org}}</ref><ref>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/80/Elisha-Cuthbert.html "Elisha Cuthbert Biography (1982-)"]. Film Reference. Retrieved March 22, 2015.</ref> She grew up in [[Greenfield Park, Quebec]]. She also lived in [[Toronto]], Ontario, before moving onto acting. In 2000, she graduated from [[Centennial Regional High School]] and moved to [[Los Angeles]] at the age of 17.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elisha Cuthbert|url=http://www.buddytv.com/info/elisha-cuthbert-info.aspx|work=[[BuddyTV]]|accessdate=28 September 2012}}</ref>
Elisha Ann Cuthbert was born November 30, 1982 in [[Calgary]], Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Patricia, a [[housewife]], and Kevin, an [[automotive design]] engineer.<ref name=FamousCelebrities>{{Cite web|url=http://www.famouscelebrities.org/tv_stars/elisha_cuthbert.html|title= Elisha Cuthbert|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=FamousCelebrities.org}}</ref><ref>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/80/Elisha-Cuthbert.html "Elisha Cuthbert Biography (1982-)"]. Film Reference. Retrieved March 22, 2015.</ref> She grew up in [[Greenfield Park, Quebec]]. She also lived in [[Toronto]], Ontario, before moving onto acting. In 2000, she graduated from [[Centennial Regional High School]] and moved to [[Los Angeles]] at the age of 17.<ref>{{cite web|title=Elisha Cuthbert|url=http://www.buddytv.com/info/elisha-cuthbert-info.aspx|work=[[BuddyTV]]|accessdate=28 September 2012}}</ref>
She was named one of the "Most Popular People in Canada,<ref>http://www.imdb.com/search/name?birth_place=Canada</ref> and also entered the list of" The 25 Hottest Canadians Women.<ref>http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2010/06/worldwide-wednesday-the-25-hottest-canadian-women/pamela-anderson</ref>
She was named one of the "Most Popular People in Canada,<ref>http://www.imdb.com/search/name?birth_place=Canada</ref> and also entered the list of "The 25 Hottest Canadians Women".<ref>http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2010/06/worldwide-wednesday-the-25-hottest-canadian-women/pamela-anderson</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


=== 1994–2000 ===
===1994–2000: Early work ===
When she was nine, Cuthbert started modelling children's clothing and also became a [[foot model]].<ref name="two">{{Cite web|url=http://www2.cinemas-online.co.uk/website/interview.phtml?uid=60|title=Elisha Cuthbert Interview|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=CinemasOnline}}</ref> She made her first televised appearance as an extra in the horror-themed series for children, ''[[Are You Afraid of the Dark?]]''; she later became a regular on the show. Cuthbert co-hosted ''[[Popular Mechanics for Kids]]'' with [[Jay Baruchel]], filmed in Montreal. Her reporting captured the attention of [[Hillary Clinton]], who invited her to the [[White House]].<ref name="three">{{Cite web|url=http://www.elisha-fans.com/interviews/fhm-interview.html|title=FHM Interview|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=FHM|year=2002|author=Jake Bronstein |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070529004130/http://www.elisha-fans.com/interviews/fhm-interview.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = May 29, 2007}}</ref>
When she was nine, Cuthbert started modelling children's clothing and also became a [[foot model]].<ref name="two">{{Cite web|url=http://www2.cinemas-online.co.uk/website/interview.phtml?uid=60|title=Elisha Cuthbert Interview|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=CinemasOnline}}</ref> She made her first televised appearance as an extra in the horror-themed series for children, ''[[Are You Afraid of the Dark?]]''; she later became a regular on the show. Cuthbert co-hosted ''[[Popular Mechanics for Kids]]'' with [[Jay Baruchel]], filmed in Montreal. Her reporting captured the attention of [[Hillary Clinton]], who invited her to the [[White House]].<ref name="three">{{Cite web|url=http://www.elisha-fans.com/interviews/fhm-interview.html|title=FHM Interview|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=FHM|year=2002|author=Jake Bronstein |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070529004130/http://www.elisha-fans.com/interviews/fhm-interview.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = May 29, 2007}}</ref>


Cuthbert landed a role in a feature film in the family drama ''Dancing on the Moon'' (1997). She appeared in other Canadian family movies and in an [[airplane]] thriller, ''[[Airspeed (film)|Airspeed]]''. In 2000, Cuthbert co-starred in ''Believe,'' a Canadian movie with Ricky Mabe. The following year, she starred in the Canadian television movie, ''[[Lucky Girl (film)|Lucky Girl]]'', and was awarded a [[Gemini Award]] for her performance.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}}
Cuthbert landed a role in a feature film in the family drama ''Dancing on the Moon'' (1997). She appeared in other Canadian family movies and in an [[airplane]] thriller, ''[[Airspeed (film)|Airspeed]]''. In 2000, Cuthbert co-starred in ''Believe,'' a Canadian movie with Ricky Mabe. The following year, she starred in the Canadian television movie, ''[[Lucky Girl (film)|Lucky Girl]]'', and was awarded a [[Gemini Award]] for her performance.{{citation needed|date=March 2015}}


===Rise to fame (2001–2010)===
===Rise to fame 2001–2010: Breakthrough===
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Soon after her move to Hollywood, she got his first major role when she was cast as [[Kim Bauer]], daughter of federal agent [[Jack Bauer]], in the television series ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''. She appeared in the show's first three seasons, but not in its [[24 (season 4)|fourth]]; she guest-starred in two episodes in the [[24 (season 5)|fifth season]]. She also reprised her role as Kim Bauer in ''[[24: The Game]]'' and again guest-starred in five episodes of the [[24 (season 7)|seventh season]] and in two episodes of the [[24 (season 8)|eighth season]].

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Soon after her move to Hollywood, she was cast as [[Kim Bauer]], daughter of federal agent [[Jack Bauer]], in the television series ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''. She appeared in the show's first three seasons, but not in its [[24 (season 4)|fourth]]; she guest-starred in two episodes in the [[24 (season 5)|fifth season]]. She also reprised her role as Kim Bauer in ''[[24: The Game]]'' and again guest-starred in five episodes of the [[24 (season 7)|seventh season]] and in two episodes of the [[24 (season 8)|eighth season]].


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.<ref name=FamousCelebrities/>
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.<ref name=FamousCelebrities/>


In 2004, she starred in a film that increased her fame internationally and led to her being named a [[sex symbol]], ''[[The Girl Next Door (2004 film)|The Girl Next Door]]'', was her first lead role. She played an ex–porn star, Danielle, opposite [[Emile Hirsch]]. She had reservations about the part, but was persuaded by director [[Luke Greenfield]]. She researched the role, speaking to adult actresses from [[Wicked Pictures]] and [[Vivid Entertainment]].<ref name="five">{{Cite web|url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/475/475836p1.html|title=An Interview with Elisha Cuthbert|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=[[IGN]]|year=2004|author=Todd Gilchrist}}</ref> The film was compared to ''[[Risky Business]]'',<ref name="six">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywood.com/review/The_Girl_Next_Door/1748664|title=Movie Review: The Girl Next Door (R)|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=Hollywood.com|author=Kit Bowen}}</ref><ref name="seven">{{Cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/film/reviews/g/girl-next-door.shtml|title=Unrisky Business|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=popmatters.com|year=2004|author=Cynthia Fuchs}}</ref> although Cuthbert said her character was not directly based on [[Rebecca De Mornay]]'s. Critics were divided; some praised the film for boldness, others, notably [[Roger Ebert]], called it gimmicky and exploitative.<ref name="eight">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/girlnextdoor2004?q=the%20girl%20next%20door|title=Girl Next Door, The|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|year=2004}}</ref><ref name="nine">{{Cite web|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=girlnextdoor.htm|title=The Girl Next Door|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|year=2004}}</ref> Ebert wrote that he saw Cuthbert's character as "quite the most unpleasant character I have seen in some time."<ref name="ten">{{Cite web|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040409/REVIEWS/404090305/1023 |title=The Girl Next Door|accessdate=September 7, 2007|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|year=2004|author=[[Roger Ebert]]}}</ref> Cuthbert won two nominations for the [[MTV Movie Awards]]:[[MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss|Best Kiss]] and [[MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance|Best Breakthrough Performance]].
In 2004 was his big break in film, she starred in a film that increased her fame internationally and led to her being named a [[sex symbol]], ''[[The Girl Next Door (2004 film)|The Girl Next Door]]'', was her first lead role. She played an ex–porn star, Danielle, opposite [[Emile Hirsch]]. She had reservations about the part, but was persuaded by director [[Luke Greenfield]]. She researched the role, speaking to adult actresses from [[Wicked Pictures]] and [[Vivid Entertainment]].<ref name="five">{{Cite web|url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/475/475836p1.html|title=An Interview with Elisha Cuthbert|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=[[IGN]]|year=2004|author=Todd Gilchrist}}</ref> The film was compared to ''[[Risky Business]]'',<ref name="six">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywood.com/review/The_Girl_Next_Door/1748664|title=Movie Review: The Girl Next Door (R)|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=Hollywood.com|author=Kit Bowen}}</ref><ref name="seven">{{Cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/film/reviews/g/girl-next-door.shtml|title=Unrisky Business|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=popmatters.com|year=2004|author=Cynthia Fuchs}}</ref> although Cuthbert said her character was not directly based on [[Rebecca De Mornay]]'s. Critics were divided; some praised the film for boldness, others, notably [[Roger Ebert]], called it gimmicky and exploitative.<ref name="eight">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/girlnextdoor2004?q=the%20girl%20next%20door|title=Girl Next Door, The|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|year=2004}}</ref><ref name="nine">{{Cite web|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=girlnextdoor.htm|title=The Girl Next Door|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|year=2004}}</ref> Ebert wrote that he saw Cuthbert's character as "quite the most unpleasant character I have seen in some time."<ref name="ten">{{Cite web|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040409/REVIEWS/404090305/1023 |title=The Girl Next Door|accessdate=September 7, 2007|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|year=2004|author=[[Roger Ebert]]}}</ref> Cuthbert won two nominations for the [[MTV Movie Awards]]:[[MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss|Best Kiss]] and [[MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance|Best Breakthrough Performance]].


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His next success in film came in [[House of Wax (2005 film)|House of Wax]] de 2005, she starred as Carly Jones and stayed known as "Queen of Scream" <ref>http://elisha-cuthbert-blog.blogspot.com.br/2005/09/scream-queen-next-door.html</ref> In one scene, her character attempted to open her mouth while her lips were sealed with glue. For realism, she used [[Superglue]] over [[prosthetic]]s.<ref name="eleven">{{Cite web|url=http://www.horror.com/php/article-784-1.html|title= House of Wax Interview: Elisha Cuthbert ("Carly")|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=horror.com|year=2005|author=Staci Layne Wilson}}</ref> ''House of Wax'' was largely panned, critics citing a range of flaws. It was called "notable for having some of the most moronic [[protagonist]]s ever to populate a horror film," though of those characters, critics tended to think Cuthbert "fares the best." Though it received negative reviews the film was a box office success.<ref name="invalid">{{Cite web|url=http://www.reelviews.net/movies/h/house_wax.html|title=House of Wax|accessdate=September 7, 2007|year=2006|author=James Berardinelli}}</ref> Others noted Cuthbert as an "exception," playing her role "earnestly" and "fine."<ref name="chron">{{Cite news|url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ae/movies/reviews/3169530.html|title=House of Wax|accessdate=September 7, 2007|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=August 5, 2005|first=Bruce|last= Westbrook|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080329034509/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ae/movies/reviews/3169530.html|archivedate=March 29, 2008|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="about">{{Cite web|url=http://movies.about.com/od/houseofwax/a/house050505.htm|title=2005 Remake Doesn't Hold a Candle to the Original|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=[[About.com]]|year=2005|author=Rebecca Murray}}</ref>
[[File:Elisha Cuthbert in 2009.jpg|thumb|Cuthbert at the season finale screening of ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'', May 2009]]

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In her next film, Cuthbert starred with [[Paris Hilton]] and [[Chad Michael Murray]] in the [[House of Wax (2005 film)|2005 remake]] of the [[horror film]] ''[[House of Wax (1953 film)|House of Wax]]''. In one scene, her character attempted to open her mouth while her lips were sealed with glue. For realism, she used [[Superglue]] over [[prosthetic]]s.<ref name="eleven">{{Cite web|url=http://www.horror.com/php/article-784-1.html|title= House of Wax Interview: Elisha Cuthbert ("Carly")|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=horror.com|year=2005|author=Staci Layne Wilson}}</ref> ''House of Wax'' was largely panned, critics citing a range of flaws. It was called "notable for having some of the most moronic [[protagonist]]s ever to populate a horror film," though of those characters, critics tended to think Cuthbert "fares the best." Though it received negative reviews the film was a box office success.<ref name="invalid">{{Cite web|url=http://www.reelviews.net/movies/h/house_wax.html|title=House of Wax|accessdate=September 7, 2007|year=2006|author=James Berardinelli}}</ref> Others noted Cuthbert as an "exception," playing her role "earnestly" and "fine."<ref name="chron">{{Cite news|url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ae/movies/reviews/3169530.html|title=House of Wax|accessdate=September 7, 2007|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=August 5, 2005|first=Bruce|last= Westbrook|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080329034509/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ae/movies/reviews/3169530.html|archivedate=March 29, 2008|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="about">{{Cite web|url=http://movies.about.com/od/houseofwax/a/house050505.htm|title=2005 Remake Doesn't Hold a Candle to the Original|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=[[About.com]]|year=2005|author=Rebecca Murray}}</ref>
The actress was nominated for a [[Teen Choice Awards]] in three categories: [[Teen Choice Awards|Best Fight]], [[Teen Choice Awards|Best Film Actress - Action / Adventure / Thriller]] and [[Teen Choice Awards|Choice Rumble]].
The actress was nominated for a [[Teen Choice Awards]] in three categories: [[Teen Choice Awards|Best Fight]], [[Teen Choice Awards|Best Film Actress - Action / Adventure / Thriller]] and [[Teen Choice Awards|Choice Rumble]].


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In 2006, denies rumors of their nakedness in the pages of [[Playboy magazine]], despite admitting that was probed by the magazine. The actress said at the time "Only I will get naked on camera if strictly necessary" admitting that not hesitate to require [[body double]] if necessary, also adding "Playboy's editors can save their money because it will never be nude in its pages. "
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In 2007, Cuthbert appeared in ''[[Captivity (film)|Captivity]]'', a thriller centered on a fashion model taunted by a [[psychopath]] who has imprisoned her in a cellar,<ref name="capt">{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/tickermaster/listing.cfm?TMID=2561|title=Captivity|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=BoxOfficeProphets.com|year=2007|author=Joel Corcoran}}</ref><ref name="blank">{{Cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/news/article_7643.php|title=Elisha Cuthbert faces Captivity|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=monstersandcritics.com|year=2007|author=James Wray}}</ref> a role for which she was nominated for a [[Golden Raspberry Awards|Razzie award]] as "Worst Actress."<ref name="bbc">{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7200496.stm|title=Lohan and Murphy lead Razzie race|accessdate=January 21, 2008|publisher=BBC NEWS| date=January 21, 2008}}</ref>

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In 2007, Cuthbert appeared in ''[[Captivity (film)|Captivity]]'', a thriller centered on a fashion model taunted by a [[psychopath]] who has imprisoned her in a cellar,<ref name="capt">{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/tickermaster/listing.cfm?TMID=2561|title=Captivity|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=BoxOfficeProphets.com|year=2007|author=Joel Corcoran}}</ref><ref name="blank">{{Cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/news/article_7643.php|title=Elisha Cuthbert faces Captivity|accessdate=September 7, 2007|publisher=monstersandcritics.com|year=2007|author=James Wray}}</ref> a role for which she was nominated for a [[Golden Raspberry Awards|Razzie award]] as "Worst Actress"<ref name="bbc">{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7200496.stm|title=Lohan and Murphy lead Razzie race|accessdate=January 21, 2008|publisher=BBC NEWS| date=January 21, 2008}}</ref> and was also nominated for a [[Teen Choice Award]]: [[Teen Choice Award|Actress Horror Film / Thriller]].


In ''[[He Was a Quiet Man]]'', Cuthbert played Vanessa, a [[quadriplegia|quadriplegic]], starring with [[Christian Slater]]. The film was in limited release in 2007, and it was released on DVD in early 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=He Was a Quiet Man|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=hewasaquietman.htm|work=boxofficemojo.com|accessdate=September 28, 2012}}</ref>
In ''[[He Was a Quiet Man]]'', Cuthbert played Vanessa, a [[quadriplegia|quadriplegic]], starring with [[Christian Slater]]. The film was in limited release in 2007, and it was released on DVD in early 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=He Was a Quiet Man|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=hewasaquietman.htm|work=boxofficemojo.com|accessdate=September 28, 2012}}</ref>


[[File:The cast of 24 2009.jpg|thumb|The cast of 24 2009]]
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In 2008, Cuthbert appeared in ''[[My Sassy Girl (2008 film)|My Sassy Girl]]'', a remake of a [[South Korea|Korea]]n film, starring with [[Jesse Bradford]]. Her next film was the family comedy, ''[[The Six Wives of Henry Lefay]]'', with [[Tim Allen]], in which she played his daughter. She starred in the Canadian [[miniseries]] ''[[Guns (2008 film)|Guns]]''. She was a judge in season two, episode two of ''[[Project Runway Canada]]'', in which designers were challenged to create a "party dress" for her.<ref>{{cite web|title=Project Runway Canada - 2x02: Elisha Cuthbert|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XABlR5ABhEk|work=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=28 September 2012}}</ref>

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In 2008 starring ''[[My Sassy Girl (2008 film)|My Sassy Girl]]'' (2008), a remake of a [[South Korea|Korea]]n film, starring with [[Jesse Bradford]]. Her next film was the family comedy, ''[[The Six Wives of Henry Lefay]]'', with [[Tim Allen]], in which she played his daughter. She starred in the Canadian [[miniseries]] ''[[Guns (2008 film)|Guns]]''. She was a judge in season two, episode two of ''[[Project Runway Canada]]'', in which designers were challenged to create a "party dress" for her.<ref>{{cite web|title=Project Runway Canada - 2x02: Elisha Cuthbert|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XABlR5ABhEk|work=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=28 September 2012}}</ref>


Cuthbert reprised her character [[Kim Bauer]] in the seventh season of ''24'' for five episodes.<ref name="kims7">{{Cite web| author=Ben Rawson-Jones|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=2008-09-04|accessdate=2008-09-06|title=Report: Elisha Cuthbert returns to '24'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a129139/report-elisha-cuthbert-returns-to-24.html }}</ref> She was also to star in the CBS drama pilot ''[[Ny-Lon]]'', playing a New York literacy teacher/record-store clerk who embarks on a transatlantic romance with a London stockbroker. The project, based on a British series starring [[Rashida Jones]] and [[Stephen Moyer]], was canceled.<ref>{{cite web|title='NY-LON,' British series starring Stephen Moyer and Rashida Jones, now on Hulu|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/01/19/ny-lon-stephen-moyer-rashida-jones/|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=September 28, 2012}}</ref>
Cuthbert reprised her character [[Kim Bauer]] in the seventh season of ''24'' for five episodes.<ref name="kims7">{{Cite web| author=Ben Rawson-Jones|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=2008-09-04|accessdate=2008-09-06|title=Report: Elisha Cuthbert returns to '24'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a129139/report-elisha-cuthbert-returns-to-24.html }}</ref> She was also to star in the CBS drama pilot ''[[Ny-Lon]]'', playing a New York literacy teacher/record-store clerk who embarks on a transatlantic romance with a London stockbroker. The project, based on a British series starring [[Rashida Jones]] and [[Stephen Moyer]], was canceled.<ref>{{cite web|title='NY-LON,' British series starring Stephen Moyer and Rashida Jones, now on Hulu|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/01/19/ny-lon-stephen-moyer-rashida-jones/|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=September 28, 2012}}</ref>
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In December 2009, [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] said Cuthbert had joined the cast of ''[[The Forgotten (TV series)|The Forgotten]]'' in a recurring role as Maxine Denver, a Chicago professional.<ref>{{Cite news | author=Gina DiNunno | title=Elisha Cuthbert Joins The Forgotten| url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Elisha-Cuthbert-Joins-1012895.aspx| work=TVGuide.com}}</ref>
In December 2009, [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] said Cuthbert had joined the cast of ''[[The Forgotten (TV series)|The Forgotten]]'' in a recurring role as Maxine Denver, a Chicago professional.<ref>{{Cite news | author=Gina DiNunno | title=Elisha Cuthbert Joins The Forgotten| url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Elisha-Cuthbert-Joins-1012895.aspx| work=TVGuide.com}}</ref>


===2011–2013: Happy Endings===
===2010–present===


From April 2011 to May 2013, Cuthbert starred as Alex Kerkovich for three seasons on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] ensemble comedy ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]'' alongside [[Eliza Coupe]], [[Zachary Knighton]], [[Adam Pally]], [[Damon Wayans Jr.]] and [[Casey Wilson]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Morgan|first=Jeffery|title=Elisha Cuthbert 'wanted break from drama'|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a314353/elisha-cuthbert-wanted-break-from-drama.html|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=October 25, 2012|date=April 13, 2011}}</ref> Despite critical acclaim and having a cult following, the show was cancelled by ABC after the conclusion of its third season on May 3, 2013. Cuthbert was nominated for the [[Online Film & Television Association Award]] in 2012 and 2013 in the category of "[[Online Film & Television Association Award|Best Cast in a Comedy Series]]" and [[TV Guide Awards]] for [[TV Guide Awards|Favorite Cast]], the series was also nominated for 28 other awards including the [[Satellite Awards]] for [[Satellite Awards|Best Series comedy television or music]].
In 2011, Cuthbert landed the lead role in series ''[[Happy Endings (TV series)|Happy Endings]]'' alongside [[Eliza Coupe]], [[Zachary Knighton]], [[Adam Pally]], [[Damon Wayans Jr.]] and [[Casey Wilson]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Morgan|first=Jeffery|title=Elisha Cuthbert 'wanted break from drama'|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a314353/elisha-cuthbert-wanted-break-from-drama.html|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=October 25, 2012|date=April 13, 2011}}</ref> Despite critical acclaim and having a cult following, the show was cancelled by ABC after the conclusion of its third season on May 3, 2013. Cuthbert was nominated for the [[Online Film & Television Association Award]] in 2012 and 2013 in the category of "[[Online Film & Television Association Award|Best Cast in a Comedy Series]]" and [[TV Guide Awards]] for [[TV Guide Awards|Favorite Cast]], the series was also nominated for 28 other awards including the [[Satellite Awards]] for [[Satellite Awards|Best Series comedy television or music]].


In the year 2012, Cuthbert was host of the American Music Awards.<ref>http://www.theamas.com/2012/11/kimberly-cole-and-lindsay-miller-interview-elisha-cuthbert/</ref> In October 2012, she appeared in [[The Gaslight Anthem]]'s music video "Here Comes My Man," playing the girlfriend of a man who mistreats her, until she imagines a romantic relationship with a character in a movie and chooses to end her real relationship.<ref name="Gaslight Anthem">{{cite web|title=The Gaslight Anthem unveil new video 'Here Comes My Man'|url=http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/gaslight_anthem-here_comes_my_man_video|publisher=exclaim.ca|accessdate=October 23, 2012|date=October 23, 2012}}</ref>
In the year 2012, Cuthbert was host of the American Music Awards.<ref>http://www.theamas.com/2012/11/kimberly-cole-and-lindsay-miller-interview-elisha-cuthbert/</ref> In October 2012, she appeared in [[The Gaslight Anthem]]'s music video "Here Comes My Man," playing the girlfriend of a man who mistreats her, until she imagines a romantic relationship with a character in a movie and chooses to end her real relationship.<ref name="Gaslight Anthem">{{cite web|title=The Gaslight Anthem unveil new video 'Here Comes My Man'|url=http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/gaslight_anthem-here_comes_my_man_video|publisher=exclaim.ca|accessdate=October 23, 2012|date=October 23, 2012}}</ref>


In 2013, the actress made the cover of ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' and it was elected by the [[Maxim (magazine)|magazine]], the "Most beautiful woman in American television".<ref>http://www.celebuzz.com/2013-02-13/elisha-cuthbert-named-tvs-most-beautiful-woman/</ref>
In 2013, the actress made the cover of ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' and it was elected by the [[Maxim (magazine)|magazine]], the "Most beautiful woman in American television".<ref>http://www.celebuzz.com/2013-02-13/elisha-cuthbert-named-tvs-most-beautiful-woman/</ref>

===2014–present===


In February 2014, Cuthbert signed to play the female lead role in [[Liz Feldman]] and [[Ellen DeGeneres]]' new NBC sitcom pilot ''[[One Big Happy (TV series)|One Big Happy]]''. Cuthbert stars as Lizzy, a lesbian who gets pregnant just as her straight male best friend Luke (played by [[Nick Zano]]) meets and marries the love of his life, Prudence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nick-zano-star-nbcs-lesbian-678880|title=Nick Zano to Co-Star in NBC's Lesbian Comedy|author=Lesley Goldberg|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> The pilot was ordered to 6 episodes on May 9, 2014 and debuted mid-season in early 2015. The series was canceled after one season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3074917/It-rewarding-job-Kelly-Brook-mourns-loss-One-Big-Happy-sitcom-gets-cancelled-six-episodes.html|title='It was the most rewarding job I have ever had': Kelly Brook mourns the loss of One Big Happy... as US sitcom gets cancelled after six episodes|publisher=[[Daily Mail]]|first=Sharnaz|last=Shahid|date=May 9, 2015}}</ref>
In February 2014, Cuthbert signed to play the female lead role in [[Liz Feldman]] and [[Ellen DeGeneres]]' new NBC sitcom pilot ''[[One Big Happy (TV series)|One Big Happy]]''. Cuthbert stars as Lizzy, a lesbian who gets pregnant just as her straight male best friend Luke (played by [[Nick Zano]]) meets and marries the love of his life, Prudence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nick-zano-star-nbcs-lesbian-678880|title=Nick Zano to Co-Star in NBC's Lesbian Comedy|author=Lesley Goldberg|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> The pilot was ordered to 6 episodes on May 9, 2014 and debuted mid-season in early 2015. The series was canceled after one season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3074917/It-rewarding-job-Kelly-Brook-mourns-loss-One-Big-Happy-sitcom-gets-cancelled-six-episodes.html|title='It was the most rewarding job I have ever had': Kelly Brook mourns the loss of One Big Happy... as US sitcom gets cancelled after six episodes|publisher=[[Daily Mail]]|first=Sharnaz|last=Shahid|date=May 9, 2015}}</ref>

[[File:Nick Zano, Elisha Cuthbert & Kelly Brook at 2015 TCA.jpg|thumb|[[Nick Zano]], '''Elisha''' & [[Kelly Brook]] at 2015 TCA]]


Cutbert was going to play "Lady Lisa" in [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]] new movie, [[Pixels (2015 film)|''Pixels'']], but she dropped out because of her upcoming [[NBC]] series, [[One Big Happy (TV series)|''One Big Happy'']]. [[Ashley Benson]] played the role instead.<ref>http://www.uberquotes.net/quotes/authors/elisha-cuthbert/page/2</ref>
Cutbert was going to play "Lady Lisa" in [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]] new movie, [[Pixels (2015 film)|''Pixels'']], but she dropped out because of her upcoming [[NBC]] series, [[One Big Happy (TV series)|''One Big Happy'']]. [[Ashley Benson]] played the role instead.<ref>http://www.uberquotes.net/quotes/authors/elisha-cuthbert/page/2</ref>
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In September 2015, it was announced Cuthbert would be joining the cast of ''[[The Ranch (TV series)|The Ranch]]'', a multi-camera straight-to-series comedy on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/elisha-cuthbert-cast-ashton-kutcher-netflix-comedy-series-the-ranch-1201558925/|title=Elisha Cuthbert Joins Ashton Kutcher’s Netflix Comedy Series ‘The Ranch’|publisher=Deadline|date= September 29, 2015|accessdate=November 18, 2015}}</ref>
In September 2015, it was announced Cuthbert would be joining the cast of ''[[The Ranch (TV series)|The Ranch]]'', a multi-camera straight-to-series comedy on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/elisha-cuthbert-cast-ashton-kutcher-netflix-comedy-series-the-ranch-1201558925/|title=Elisha Cuthbert Joins Ashton Kutcher’s Netflix Comedy Series ‘The Ranch’|publisher=Deadline|date= September 29, 2015|accessdate=November 18, 2015}}</ref>

==Philanthropy==
Elisha is involved in several causes of charities and is an active member of several organizations.<ref>http://listtribe.com/elisha-cuthbert-net-worth/</ref> In 2003 she attended the Tod's Charity Event to benefit and care for children and families with AIDS.<ref>http://www.24spoilers.com/2003/05/01/elisha-cuthbert-sarah-clarke-dennis-haysbert-sarah-wynter-xander-berkeley-michelle-forbes-charity-event/tods-beverly-hills-boutique-charity-event-to-benefit-caring-for-children-families-with-aids-3/</ref>

===Other causes===
In 2004 Cuthbert attends the 'Vanity Fair Amped' pre-Oscar party to benefit the "''Justin timberlake foundation at the continental hyatt house''" in [[Los Angeles]],<ref>http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/elisha-cuthbert-at-the-the-continental-hyatt-house-in-west-news-photo/75499740</ref>
in 2006 participated in the "14th Annual ''[[Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party]]''",<ref>http://www.spokeo.com/Elisha+Cuthbert+1/Mar+06+2006+Other+Photos</ref>
in 2014, Elisha attended the "4th Annual Stand Up For The Pits Event" at [[Hollywood]], the event is due to help the dogs,<ref>http://mediapunch.photoshelter.com/image/I00008s35Dbxi_MQ
</ref> also attended the [[Bullseye (mascot)]] after Cuthbert event did a little shopping.<ref>http://www.gettyimages.ie/detail/news-photo/elisha-cuthbert-with-bullseye-the-bull-terrier-mascot-as-news-photo/169326408</ref>


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Elisha Cuthbert
Cuthbert at the 2015 Television Critics Association's Press Tour
Born (1982-11-30) November 30, 1982 (age 41)
Calgary, Alberta
NationalityCanadian
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active1996–present
Spouse
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(m. 2013)​

Elisha Ann Cuthbert (born November 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress and model. She became internationally known for playing Kim Bauer in the series 24; Danielle in the teen comedy film The Girl Next Door and Carly Jones in the House of Wax (2005).[1] She was voted the sexiest actress in the world in 2015 by the magazine Glam'Mag. In 2013, she was elected the most beautiful woman of American TV.[2]

The first major film role came in the film Airspeed in 1998, in 2001, starred in the movie Lucky Girl, which received its first award, the Gemini Awards, but his career began in earnest in the decade of 2000 when it was listed to play Kim Bauer, daughter of Jack Bauer in the award-winning action series 24. Cuthbert continued acting in big productions, but with small roles, Love Actually and Old School.

Elisha gained international fame for playing "Danielle", a former actress of pornographic film The Girl Next Door (2004), for this film, received two nominations for the MTV Movie Awards and settled between the actresses "sexiest" of Hollywood 2000s[3] and became a sex symbol[4]. Another great success for his career, was in the movie House of Wax (2005), which received a number of critical acclaim and was nominated for three Teen Choice Awards, the film was a major commercial success.

From 2011 to 2013, Cuthbert starred as Alex Kerkovich, the main role in the three seasons of the ABC comedy Happy Endings.[5]

In 2011, Cuthbert was named one of "The 100 Hottest Women of the 2000s",[6] and also entered the list of "The 25 Hottest Blonde Bombshell Actresses" by Complex magazine.[7] In 2013 GQ Magazine listed her among "The 100 Hottest Women of the 21st Century."[8]

Early life

Elisha Ann Cuthbert was born November 30, 1982 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Patricia, a housewife, and Kevin, an automotive design engineer.[5][9] She grew up in Greenfield Park, Quebec. She also lived in Toronto, Ontario, before moving onto acting. In 2000, she graduated from Centennial Regional High School and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 17.[10] She was named one of the "Most Popular People in Canada,[11] and also entered the list of "The 25 Hottest Canadians Women".[12]

Career

1994–2000: Early work

When she was nine, Cuthbert started modelling children's clothing and also became a foot model.[13] She made her first televised appearance as an extra in the horror-themed series for children, Are You Afraid of the Dark?; she later became a regular on the show. Cuthbert co-hosted Popular Mechanics for Kids with Jay Baruchel, filmed in Montreal. Her reporting captured the attention of Hillary Clinton, who invited her to the White House.[14]

Cuthbert landed a role in a feature film in the family drama Dancing on the Moon (1997). She appeared in other Canadian family movies and in an airplane thriller, Airspeed. In 2000, Cuthbert co-starred in Believe, a Canadian movie with Ricky Mabe. The following year, she starred in the Canadian television movie, Lucky Girl, and was awarded a Gemini Award for her performance.[citation needed]

Rise to fame 2001–2010: Breakthrough

Soon after her move to Hollywood, she got his first major role when she was cast as Kim Bauer, daughter of federal agent Jack Bauer, in the television series 24. She appeared in the show's first three seasons, but not in its fourth; she guest-starred in two episodes in the fifth season. She also reprised her role as Kim Bauer in 24: The Game and again guest-starred in five episodes of the seventh season and in two episodes of the eighth season.

She began her Hollywood film career with small roles in Old School and Love Actually in 2003.[5]

In 2004 was his big break in film, she starred in a film that increased her fame internationally and led to her being named a sex symbol, The Girl Next Door, was her first lead role. She played an ex–porn star, Danielle, opposite Emile Hirsch. She had reservations about the part, but was persuaded by director Luke Greenfield. She researched the role, speaking to adult actresses from Wicked Pictures and Vivid Entertainment.[15] The film was compared to Risky Business,[16][17] although Cuthbert said her character was not directly based on Rebecca De Mornay's. Critics were divided; some praised the film for boldness, others, notably Roger Ebert, called it gimmicky and exploitative.[18][19] Ebert wrote that he saw Cuthbert's character as "quite the most unpleasant character I have seen in some time."[20] Cuthbert won two nominations for the MTV Movie Awards:Best Kiss and Best Breakthrough Performance.

His next success in film came in House of Wax de 2005, she starred as Carly Jones and stayed known as "Queen of Scream" [21] In one scene, her character attempted to open her mouth while her lips were sealed with glue. For realism, she used Superglue over prosthetics.[22] House of Wax was largely panned, 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 of those characters, critics tended to think Cuthbert "fares the best." Though it received negative reviews the film was a box office success.[23] Others noted Cuthbert as an "exception," playing her role "earnestly" and "fine."[24][25] The actress was nominated for a Teen Choice Awards in three categories: Best Fight, Best Film Actress - Action / Adventure / Thriller and Choice Rumble.

Cuthbert's next film was the indie film The Quiet. She was co-star and co-producer. She played Nina, a temperamental 17-year-old cheerleader who suffers sexual abuse by her father. Cuthbert looked to her younger cousin as inspiration for how to play a teenager.[26] 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,[27] before expanding regionally in the US on September 1.

Cuthbert appeared in the music video for Weezer's "Perfect Situation" in early 2006, playing the group's fictional original singer who threw a tantrum that led to Rivers Cuomo, the roadie, becoming frontman of the band.[28] She also had a small role in Paris Hilton's music video for the song "Nothing In This World".[29]

In 2006, denies rumors of their nakedness in the pages of Playboy magazine, despite admitting that was probed by the magazine. The actress said at the time "Only I will get naked on camera if strictly necessary" admitting that not hesitate to require body double if necessary, also adding "Playboy's editors can save their money because it will never be nude in its pages. "

In 2007, Cuthbert appeared in Captivity, a thriller centered on a fashion model taunted by a psychopath who has imprisoned her in a cellar,[30][31] a role for which she was nominated for a Razzie award as "Worst Actress"[32] and was also nominated for a Teen Choice Award: Actress Horror Film / Thriller.

In He Was a Quiet Man, Cuthbert played Vanessa, a quadriplegic, starring with Christian Slater. The film was in limited release in 2007, and it was released on DVD in early 2008.[33]

The cast of 24 2009

In 2008 starring My Sassy Girl (2008), a remake of a Korean film, starring with Jesse Bradford. Her next film was the family comedy, The Six Wives of Henry Lefay, with Tim Allen, in which she played his daughter. She starred in the Canadian miniseries Guns. She was a judge in season two, episode two of Project Runway Canada, in which designers were challenged to create a "party dress" for her.[34]

Cuthbert reprised her character Kim Bauer in the seventh season of 24 for five episodes.[35] She was also to star in the CBS drama pilot Ny-Lon, playing a New York literacy teacher/record-store clerk who embarks on a transatlantic romance with a London stockbroker. The project, based on a British series starring Rashida Jones and Stephen Moyer, was canceled.[36]

In December 2009, ABC said Cuthbert had joined the cast of The Forgotten in a recurring role as Maxine Denver, a Chicago professional.[37]

2011–2013: Happy Endings

In 2011, Cuthbert landed the lead role in series Happy Endings alongside Eliza Coupe, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans Jr. and Casey Wilson.[38] Despite critical acclaim and having a cult following, the show was cancelled by ABC after the conclusion of its third season on May 3, 2013. Cuthbert was nominated for the Online Film & Television Association Award in 2012 and 2013 in the category of "Best Cast in a Comedy Series" and TV Guide Awards for Favorite Cast, the series was also nominated for 28 other awards including the Satellite Awards for Best Series comedy television or music.

In the year 2012, Cuthbert was host of the American Music Awards.[39] In October 2012, she appeared in The Gaslight Anthem's music video "Here Comes My Man," playing the girlfriend of a man who mistreats her, until she imagines a romantic relationship with a character in a movie and chooses to end her real relationship.[40]

In 2013, the actress made the cover of Maxim and it was elected by the magazine, the "Most beautiful woman in American television".[41]

2014–present

In February 2014, Cuthbert signed to play the female lead role in Liz Feldman and Ellen DeGeneres' new NBC sitcom pilot One Big Happy. Cuthbert stars as Lizzy, a lesbian who gets pregnant just as her straight male best friend Luke (played by Nick Zano) meets and marries the love of his life, Prudence.[42] The pilot was ordered to 6 episodes on May 9, 2014 and debuted mid-season in early 2015. The series was canceled after one season.[43]

Nick Zano, Elisha & Kelly Brook at 2015 TCA

Cutbert was going to play "Lady Lisa" in Chris Columbus new movie, Pixels, but she dropped out because of her upcoming NBC series, One Big Happy. Ashley Benson played the role instead.[44]

In 2015, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Cuthbert joined Seann William Scott in a sequel to the comedy Goon, a cult hit released in 2011. The new film, titled Goon: Last of the Enforcers, went into production in June in Toronto. Liev Schreiber and Alison Pill will also reprise their roles from the first film.[45]

In September 2015, it was announced Cuthbert would be joining the cast of The Ranch, a multi-camera straight-to-series comedy on Netflix.[46]

Philanthropy

Elisha is involved in several causes of charities and is an active member of several organizations.[47] In 2003 she attended the Tod's Charity Event to benefit and care for children and families with AIDS.[48]

Other causes

In 2004 Cuthbert attends the 'Vanity Fair Amped' pre-Oscar party to benefit the "Justin timberlake foundation at the continental hyatt house" in Los Angeles,[49] in 2006 participated in the "14th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party",[50] in 2014, Elisha attended the "4th Annual Stand Up For The Pits Event" at Hollywood, the event is due to help the dogs,[51] also attended the Bullseye (mascot) after Cuthbert event did a little shopping.[52]

Public image

Cuthbert is considered a sex symbol,[53] and she has often been cited as one of the "sexiest" women and as one of the "most beautiful" in the world.[54][55][56][57] Since she began playing Kim Bauer, she has frequently made the magazines FHM and Maxim's annual "hottest women" lists. Her highest ranking was No. 4 in the 2008 UK Edition of FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World list. She was ranked No. 14 in 2003, No. 10 in 2004,[58] No. 5 in 2005,[59] No. 22 in 2006, No. 10 in 2007[60] and No. 7 in 2009.[61] The U.S. Edition ranked her No. 53 in 2003, No. 63 in 2004, and No. 54 in 2006. She was not listed in the U.S. 2005 list. Cuthbert was ranked No. 10 by AskMen.com readers in the list "Top 99 Women of 2007."[62] In Maxim's Hot 100 list, she was ranked No. 84 in 2002,[63] No. 9 in 2003,[64] No. 21 in 2004,[65] No. 92 in 2006, No. 25 in 2007, No. 6 in 2008, No. 43 in 2009, No. 65 in 2011,[66] No. 34 in 2012,[67] and No. 10 in 2013.[68] The magazine also featured her in its Girls of Maxim Gallery. BuddyTV ranked her No. 33 on its TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2011 list.[69] In 2013, she was named by the magazine Maxim the most beautiful woman in American television,[70] and also entered the list of the "50 most beautiful women in Hollywood."[71]

In 2007, Cuthbert was named one of the "100 most beautiful faces in the world" by People magazine. In 2008 she was voted the 6th most beautiful in the world by Maxim magazine in the ranking of the "100 most beautiful women in the world",[72] in 2010, 7th in 2012, and came in 17th place among the most beautiful of the year.[73]

In 2009, she was named the 7th most desired in the world by FHM in the list "100 most desired women in the world",[74] and in 2011, a publication of Maxim's "100 sexiest women in the world", Cuthbert was in 65th place, and in a list of the 100 sexiest actresses in 2011, Cuthbert was ranked 26th.[75]

In a survey of the "40 most beautiful and sexy actresses of the century", Cuthbert was ranked 17th.[76] In a survey of the "10 Sexiest Actresses In Hollywood of the 2000s", Cuthbert won the second position, then Megan Fox.[77] In a list of "Top 10 hottest women of all time," Cuthbert won 3rd place.[78]

Personal life

Cuthbert has two younger siblings, Jonathan and Lee-Ann. She is an avid ice hockey fan; in 2005, she maintained a blog on the NHL's website, though she did not post for most of the season.[79][80]

Cuthbert dated NHL player Sean Avery for nearly two years; they broke up in August 2007.[81] Cuthbert began dating NHL player Dion Phaneuf in May 2008.[82] She was the subject of media attention over these relationships in December 2008, when Avery told reporters that "it's become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds". He was subsequently suspended for the comment.[83][84][85]

Cuthbert and Phaneuf announced their engagement in September 2012,[82][86] and they married on July 6, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church in Summerfield, Prince Edward Island.[87] Living in Toronto during the hockey season, Cuthbert and Phaneuf spend their summers at Phaneuf's waterfront estate outside of New London, Prince Edward Island, in his parents' home province.[87][88][89]

In Popular Culture

In the music video What Goes Around... Comes Around of Justin Timberlake, tells the love life of a friend, Trace Ayala and the end of his relationship with Elisha.[90] The music video of the song started the actress Scarlett Johansson and was directed by Samuel Bayer, who did Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The video won the MTV Video Music Awards in 2007 for Best Direction.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
1997 Dancing on the Moon Sarah
1997 Nico the Unicorn Carolyn Price
1998 Airspeed Nicole Stone
1999 Believe Katherine Winslowe
1999 Time at the Top Susan Shawson
2000 Who Gets the House? Emily Reece
2003 Love Actually American Goddess Carol
2003 Old School Darcie Goldberg
2004 The Girl Next Door Danielle
2005 House of Wax Carly Jones
2005 The Quiet Nina Deer
2007 Captivity Jennifer Tree
2007 He Was a Quiet Man Vanessa
2008 My Sassy Girl Jordan Roark
2008 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Herself
2008 Guns Frances Dett
2009 The Six Wives of Henry Lefay Barbara "Barby" Lefay
2014 Just Before I Go Penny Morgan
2016 Goon: Last of the Enforcers Mary

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1997–2000 Popular Mechanics for Kids Herself Host
1999–2000 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Megan Main role, 24 episodes
2000 Mail to the Chief Madison Osgood Television movie
2001 Largo Winch Abby Episode: "Dear Abby"
2001 Lucky Girl Katlin Palmerson Television movie; also known as My Daughter's Secret Life
2001–10 24 Kim Bauer Main role, 79 episodes
2004 MADtv Herself / Kim Bauer 1 episode: 24 parody
2008 NY-LON Edie Failed television pilot[91]
2010 The Forgotten Maxine Denver Recurring role, 6 episodes
2011–13 Happy Endings Alex Kerkovich Main role, 57 episodes
2013 24/7 Winter Classic: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings Herself
2015 One Big Happy Lizzy Main role, 6 episodes
2016 The Ranch Maria In Production

Web

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Happy Endings: Happy Rides Alex Kerkovich Directed 1 episode

Music videos

Year Title Artist Role
2005 "Perfect Situation" Weezer Lead Singer of "Weeze"
2006 "Nothing in This World" Paris Hilton Popular Girl
2012 "Here Comes My Man" The Gaslight Anthem Girlfriend[40]
2015 "Make Our Own Way Little Brutes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
1996 Young Artist Awards Best Performance by a Young Ensemble - Television Are You Afraid of the Dark? Nominated
2001 Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Lucky Girl Won
2002 Online Film Critics Society Best Cast in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2003 Online Film Critics Society Best Cast in a Drama Series 24 Won
2003 Teen Choice Awards TV Breakout Star – Female 24 Nominated
2003 Teen Choice Awards Actress Revelation 24 Nominated
2003 Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award Best Ensemble Love Actually Won
2003 Phoenix Film Critics Society Award Best Ensemble Love Actually Nominated
2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2004 Online Film & Television Association Award Best Ensemble Love Actually Nominated
2004 Critics' Choice Movie Award Best Acting Ensemble Love Actually Nominated
2005 MTV Movie Awards Best Kiss The Girl Next Door Nominated
2005 MTV Movie Awards Best Breakthrough Performance, Female The Girl Next Door Nominated
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2005 Online Film Critics Society Best Cast in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2005 Teen Choice Awards Movie Actress: Action/Adventure/Thriller House of Wax Nominated
2005 Teen Choice Awards Movie Rumble House of Wax Nominated
2005 Teen Choice Awards Best Fight House of Wax Nominated
2006 Spike Video Game Awards Best Female Interpretation of a Supporting Character 24 Nominated
2006 Online Film & Television Association Award Best Cast in a Drama Series 24 Nominated
2007 Teen Choice Awards Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller Captivity Nominated
2008 Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Actress Captivity Nominated
2012 TV Guide Awards Favorite Ensemble Happy Endings Nominated
2012 Online Film Critics Society Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series Happy Endings Nominated
2013 Online Film Critics Society Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series Happy Endings Nominated

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