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Lucy Liu

Biography - Lucy Liu

Popular Asian-American actress Lucy Liu found fame as the spunky Ling Woo on the quirky series “Ally McBeal”, and ever since has captivated audiences with her mysterious charm in a variety of big-screen roles.

Born on December 2, 1968 in Queens, New York, Liu’s parents were Chinese immigrants and raised their three children in New York City. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Italian, Liu graduated from the famous Stuyvesant High School in 1986 before moving on to a year at New York University. She then transferred to University of Michigan at Ann Arbor where she earned a degree in Chinese Language & Culture. In addition to her academic pursuits Liu was involved in dance, fine arts, vocal training, and acting. An audition for a college production of “Alice in Wonderland” unexpectedly landed her the lead role, which convinced her to move to L.A. upon graduation to start an acting career.

Liu worked odd jobs while living in L.A. and eventually received a walk-on part in “Beverly Hills, 90210” in 1991, and later guest spots on “ER”, “L.A. Law”, “The X-Files”, and “Home Improvement”, among others. Liu also starred in the early Darren Aronofsky short “Protozoa” in 1993. Though Liu appeared briefly in the Tom Cruise starrer “Jerry Maguire” and continued acting in small parts on television programs, “Ally McBeal” was her big break. Liu spent four years on the show, and had so impressed creator David E. Kelly that her bizarre but endearing character was created specifically for her, as she had originally auditioned for the part that eventually went to Portia de Rossi. Liu was able to nab more prominent roles due to the success of “Ally McBeal”, and soon appeared as a dominatrix in the Mel Gibson vehicle “Payback” in addition to roles in “Play it to the Bone”, Clint Eastwood’s “True Crime”, and the Jackie Chan actioner “Shanghai Noon”.

It was her performance in 2000’s blockbuster remake “Charlie’s Angels” alongside Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz that catapulted her onto the A-list. The film’s 2003 sequel didn’t fare nearly as well, and in between the two action-comedies she starred in the ill fated “Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever” with Antonio Banderas and in a memorable supporting role in the Oscar-winner “Chicago”. With the failure of “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” behind her, Liu received wide acclaim for her role as Tokyo gang leader O-Ren Ishii in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1”. Liu gave an intense performance in the film, in addition to showing off her intimidating martial arts skills.

Since “Kill Bill” the gorgeous star has appeared in “Domino” and the sitcom “Joey”, and is currently on screen as Josh Hartnett’s muse in “Lucky Number Slevin”. Her upcoming films include “The Cleaner”, “Rise”, and the first installment in a major Hollywood remake of the Charlie Chan series. Truly one of the most unpredictable and entertaining actresses working today, Liu is also a UNICEF Ambassador, a commendable patron of the arts, and an advocate of Asian-American cultural awareness.

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(L-R) U.S. fund for Unicef's Caryl Stern, Unicef Ambassador Lucy Liu and Daniel Lalonde of Louis Vuitton, together light the UNICEF Snowflake at Louis Vuitton Fifth Avenue on November 19, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu attends the Hennessy Artistry 2009 "Halo" event at Terminal 5 on October 7, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu attends the Hennessy Artistry 2009 Series at Terminal 5 on October 7, 2009 in New York City. Lucy Liu attends the 2009 Clinton Global Citizen Awards at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on September 24, 2009 in New York City.
(L-R) U.S. fund for Unicef's Caryl Stern, Unicef Ambassador Lucy Liu and Daniel Lalonde of...
UNICEF Ambassador Lucy Liu Lights The UNICEF Snowflake
New York
11/19/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the Hennessy Artistry 2009 "Halo" event at Terminal 5 on October ...
Hennessy Artistry 2009 Series Takes NYC with Star-Studded Finale
New York
10/07/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the Hennessy Artistry 2009 Series at Terminal 5 on October 7, 200...
Hennessy Artistry 2009 Series In New York City
New York
10/07/2009
Lucy Liu attends the 2009 Clinton Global Citizen Awards at the Sheraton New York Hotel & T...
2009 Clinton Global Initiative - Clinton Global Citizen Awards
New York
09/24/2009
Actress Lucy Liu (R) and co-founder and executive director of Woodstock Film Festival Meira Blaustein attend the 10th Anniversary Woodstock Film Festival launch party at Libation on September 22, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu and Meira Blaustein attend the 10th Anniversary Woodstock Film Festival launch party at Libation on September 22, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu delivers remarks on human trafficking at a USAID conference on September 16, 2009 in  Washington, DC. Actress Lucy Liu pose for a photo with designer Max Azria backstage at the Max Azria Spring 2010 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 15, 2009 in New York City.
Actress Lucy Liu (R) and co-founder and executive director of Woodstock Film Festival Meir...
10th Anniversary Woodstock Film Festival Launch Party
New York
09/22/2009
Actress Lucy Liu and Meira Blaustein attend the 10th Anniversary Woodstock Film Festival l...
10th Anniversary Woodstock Film Festival Launch Party
New York
09/22/2009
Actress Lucy Liu delivers remarks on human trafficking at a USAID conference on September ...
Lucy Liu Delivers Remarks At USAID Anti-Trafficking Programs
Washington
09/16/2009
Actress Lucy Liu pose for a photo with designer Max Azria backstage at the Max Azria Sprin...
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 - Max Azria - Front Row And Backstage
New York
09/15/2009
Actress Lucy Liu and designer Maz Azria attend the Max Azria Spring 2010 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 15, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu attends the Max Azria Spring 2010 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 15, 2009 in New York City. (L-R) Russell Simmons, Lucy Liu, Liev Schreiber and Fisher Stevens attend a screening of "The Cove" at the Norwood Club on September 9, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu attends the Swarovski Crystallized Concept store grand opening at Swarovski Crystallized Concept Store on June 25, 2009 in New York City.
Actress Lucy Liu and designer Maz Azria attend the Max Azria Spring 2010 Fashion Show duri...
Max Azria - Backstage - Spring 2010 MBFW
New York
09/15/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the Max Azria Spring 2010 Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashi...
Max Azria - Front Row - Spring 2010 MBFW
New York
09/15/2009
(L-R) Russell Simmons, Lucy Liu, Liev Schreiber and Fisher Stevens attend a screening of "...
"The Cove" Screening Hosted By Russell Simmons
New York
09/09/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the Swarovski Crystallized Concept store grand opening at Swarovs...
Grand Opening Of The Swarovski Crystallized Concept Store
New York
06/25/2009
Lucy Liu attends the store opening at Swarovski Crystallized NYC Store on June 25, 2009 in New York City. Pierre Fay and Lucy Liu attend the Persol "Incognito Design" exhibition Ooening at The Whitney Museum of American Art on June 23, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu attends the opening night celebration of the Persol "Incognito Design Exhibition" at The Whitney Museum of American Art on June 23, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu attends the ceremony honoring Cameron Diaz with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 22, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
Lucy Liu attends the store opening at Swarovski Crystallized NYC Store on June 25, 2009 in...
Swarovski Crystallized Concept Store Opening
New York
06/25/2009
Pierre Fay and Lucy Liu attend the Persol "Incognito Design" exhibition Ooening at The Whi...
Persol "Incognito Design" Exhibition Opening At The Whitney Museum
New York
06/23/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the opening night celebration of the Persol "Incognito Design Exh...
The Persol "Incognito Design Exhibition" Opens At The Whitney Museum
New York
06/23/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the ceremony honoring Cameron Diaz with a star on The Hollywood W...
Cameron Diaz Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Hollywood
06/22/2009
Lucy Liu Cameron Diaz honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on June 22, 2009 in Hollywood, California. Lucy Liu sighting on June 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Lucy Liu attends the launch of "Matthew Williamson for H&M" Spring 2009 collection at The Majesty on April 28, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu attends the launch of the Matthew Williamson for H&M collection aboard The Majesty on April 28, 2009 in New York City.
Lucy Liu Cameron Diaz honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on June 22, 2009 i...
Cameron Diaz Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Hollywood
06/22/2009
Lucy Liu sighting on June 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrity Sightings In Los Angeles - June 22, 2009
Los Angeles
06/22/2009
Lucy Liu attends the launch of "Matthew Williamson for H&M" Spring 2009 collection at The ...
H&M / Matthew Williamson Spring 2009 Collection Launch Party
New York
04/28/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the launch of the Matthew Williamson for H&M collection aboard Th...
Matthew Williamson For H&M Collection Launch Party
New York
04/28/2009
Lucy Liu at the launch of the Matthew Williamson for H&M collection aboard The Majesty on April 28, 2009 in New York City. Designer Patricia Fields and Actress Lucy Liu attends the Stephen Petronio Company's 25th Anniversary and world premiere of "I Drink the Air Before Me" at The Joyce Theater on April 28, 2009 in New York City. Lucy Liu attends the Stephen Petronio Company's 25th Anniversary and world premiere of I Drink the Air Before Me at The Joyce Theater on April 28, 2009 in New York City. Actress Lucy Liu attends the Social Primer opening party for its pop-up shop within the Lily Lodge floral boutique on March 25, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.
Lucy Liu at the launch of the Matthew Williamson for H&M collection aboard The Majesty on ...
Matthew Williamson For H&M Collection Launch Party - Polaroids
New York
04/28/2009
Designer Patricia Fields and Actress Lucy Liu attends the Stephen Petronio Company's 25th ...
Stephen Petronio Company's 25th Anniversary
New York
04/28/2009
Lucy Liu attends the Stephen Petronio Company's 25th Anniversary and world premiere of I D...
Stephen Petronio Company's 25th Anniversary - Red Carpet
New York
04/28/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the Social Primer opening party for its pop-up shop within the Li...
Social Primer Opening Party
West Hollywood
03/25/2009
The H.T. Chen Dance Company performs after actress Lucy Liu speaks to students about growing up Chinese-American at Chinatown's M.S. 131 during a New York public school concert presented by the Orchestra of St. Luke's on March 20, 2009 in New York City, New York. Actress Lucy Liu  pose for a photo with  Dancers of H.T Chen and kids of  M.S. 131 at Manhattan Chinatown's M.S. 131 on March 20, 2009 in New York City, New York. Actress Lucy Liu attends USA Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" launch event at the Stephan Weiss Studio on March 12, 2009 in New York City. Mena Suvari,Christian Siriano and Lucy Liu attend USA Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" launch event at the Stephan Weiss Studio on March 12, 2009 in New York City.
The H.T. Chen Dance Company performs after actress Lucy Liu speaks to students about growi...
Lucy Liu Speaks To Students About Growing Up Chinese-American
New York
03/20/2009
Actress Lucy Liu pose for a photo with Dancers of H.T Chen and kids of M.S. 131 at Manh...
Lucy Liu Speaks To Students About Growing Up Chinese-American During A NY Public School Concert By T...
New York
03/20/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends USA Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" launch...
USA Network & Vanity Fair Celebrate The Launch Of Character Project
New York
03/12/2009
Mena Suvari,Christian Siriano and Lucy Liu attend USA Network's "American Character: A Pho...
USA Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" Launch Event
New York
03/12/2009
Lucy Liu inside at USA Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" launch event at the Stephan Weiss Studio on March 12, 2009 in New York City. Actors Lucy Liu and Emile Hirsch, presenters, speak onstage at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. Actors Emile Hirsch and Lucy Liu pose backstage at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. **EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE** Actress Lucy Liu arrives at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California.
Lucy Liu inside at USA Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" launch event...
USA Network's "American Character: A Photographic Journey" Launch Event - Polaroids
New York
03/12/2009
Actors Lucy Liu and Emile Hirsch, presenters, speak onstage at Film Independent's 2009 Ind...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - Show
Santa Monica
02/21/2009
Actors Emile Hirsch and Lucy Liu pose backstage at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spi...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - Backstage
Santa Monica
02/21/2009
Actress Lucy Liu arrives at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the ...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - Red Carpet
Santa Monica
02/21/2009
Actress Lucy Liu arrives at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. Actors Emile Hirsch and Lucy Liu pose in the Green Room at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. **EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE** Actress Lucy Liu with Jameson Irish Whiskey and GH Mumm at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. Actress Lucy Liu arrives at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards sponsored by Piaget held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California.
Actress Lucy Liu arrives at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the ...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - Arrivals
Santa Monica
02/21/2009
Actors Emile Hirsch and Lucy Liu pose in the Green Room at Film Independent's 2009 Indepen...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - Green Room
Santa Monica
02/21/2009
Actress Lucy Liu with Jameson Irish Whiskey and GH Mumm at Film Independent's 2009 Indepen...
Jameson Irish Whiskey and GH Mumm Toast The 2009 Spirit Awards
Los Angeles
02/21/2009
Actress Lucy Liu arrives at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards sponsored by...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - Piaget
Los Angeles
02/21/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the IndieVest Lounge at Film Independent's 2009 Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. Actress Lucy Liu attends the Lacoste Lounge at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. Actors Lucy Liu and Emile Hirsch pose outside of the Heineken Lounge at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit Awards held at the Santa Monica Pier on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. **EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE** Actress Lucy Liu and Alec Baldwin  arrives at the 24th Annual Film Independent's Spirit Awards held at Santa Monica Beach on February 21, 2009 in Santa Monica, California.
Actress Lucy Liu attends the IndieVest Lounge at Film Independent's 2009 Spirit Awards hel...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - IndieVest
Santa Monica
02/21/2009
Actress Lucy Liu attends the Lacoste Lounge at Film Independent's 2009 Independent Spirit ...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - Lacoste
Los Angeles
02/21/2009
Actors Lucy Liu and Emile Hirsch pose outside of the Heineken Lounge at Film Independent's...
2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards - Heineken
Los Angeles
02/21/2009
Actress Lucy Liu and Alec Baldwin arrives at the 24th Annual Film Independent's Spirit Aw...
2009 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals
Santa Monica
02/21/2009
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