Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue, born October 6, 1963, is an acclaimed American actress who has graced both the big screen and television with her exceptional acting prowess. Her career, spanning from 1982 to the present, has seen her star in numerous successful films and shows. Notable among those are _The Karate Kid_ (1984), _Back to the Future Part II_ (1989), _Leaving Las Vegas_ (1995), and _Greyhound_ (2020). Shue's remarkable performance in _Leaving Las Vegas_ earned her nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG Award. On television, Shue delighted audiences with her roles in the CBS procedural crime drama _CSI: Crime Scene Investigation_ and the Amazon Prime Video series _The Boys_. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Shue was raised in South Orange, New Jersey in a family of four children. She pursued acting after attending Wellesley College and then Harvard University. She started her acting journey appearing in commercials and securing small parts before landing her breakout role in _The Karate Kid_. Shue continued to refine her craft over the years, taking on roles that showcased her versatility across different genres — from the girl-next-door to a film noir-ish femme fatale. In 1995, she starred as a prostitute in _Leaving Las Vegas_, a role that pivoted her career, earning her multiple prestigious award nominations. In the ensuing years, she landed diverse roles in films like Woody Allen's _Deconstructing Harry_ (1996), _The Saint_ (1997), and _Hollow Man_ (2000). In addition to her film career, Shue also found success on television, notably her roles in _CSI: Crime Scene Investigation_ and _The Boys_.