Lucy Liu
Biography
Lucy Alexis Liu (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, producer, and artist. Widely regarded as a trailblazer for Asian American representation in Hollywood, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Critics' Choice Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Known for her work in a wide range of film and television projects, Liu has appeared in notable roles such as Dr. Joan Watson in the CBS crime drama series Elementary (2012–2019), Simone Grove in Why Women Kill (2019), and various voice acting credits including Kung Fu Panda and Tinker Bell.
Liu was born in Jackson Heights, New York City, to parents who immigrated from Beijing and Shanghai. She studied Asian languages and cultures at the University of Michigan before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Liu began her career as a child, appearing in television commercials and eventually landing her breakthrough role as Ling Woo in the Fox legal comedy-drama series Ally McBeal (1998–2002).
In the early 2000s, Liu gained recognition for starring in the action comedy film Charlie's Angels (2000) and its sequel Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), as well as martial arts action films Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) and Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004). She has since appeared in numerous films, including Payback, Shanghai Noon, Chicago, Lucky Number Slevin, Watching the Detectives, The Man with the Iron Fists, Set It Up, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Presence.
