Biography
Elisha Ann Cuthbert was born on November 30, 1982, in Calgary, Alberta. As a child, Elisha’s cherubic looks made her a natural candidate for modeling, and it wasn’t long before she was posing in advertisements for various children’s clothing lines. Elisha, who grew up in Montreal, subsequently began to express an interest in acting; in 1996, she made her professional debut on the popular Canadian anthology series Are You Afraid of the Dark? Elisha Cuthbert’s bubbly demeanor and natural on-camera style made her an ideal fit for the role of host on the show Popular Mechanics for Kids, where she worked side-by-side with fellow up-and-coming performers like Jay Baruchel and Vanessa Lengies.
elisha cuthbert debuts in dancing on the moon
Elisha Cuthbert’s stint on Popular Mechanics for Kids increased her profile among Canadian viewers exponentially, and it also made it a lot easier for her to get her foot in the door at auditions. In 1997, Elisha made her first movie appearance with a supporting role in the Canadian film Dancing on the Moon -- which she followed up with a series of appearances in obscure efforts, including the 1998 family fantasy Nico the Unicorn (which also starred Kevin Zegers). Elisha Cuthbert’s status as a familiar-yet-unknown face changed dramatically in 2001 when she took on the role of a compulsive teen gambler in the well-regarded made-for-Canadian-television movie Lucky Girl (for which she won Canada’s equivalent of an Emmy).
elisha cuthbert on 24
That same year, Elisha Cuthbert successfully auditioned for a prominent role on a new FOX drama entitled 24 in which she was to play the daughter of Kiefer Sutherland’s harried government agent. The show, which became an instant smash hit, transformed Elisha into a sex symbol virtually overnight, and while some fans occasionally grew tired of her character’s useless antics, there’s simply no denying that 24 catapulted Elisha Cuthbert to A-list status. In 2003, Elisha appeared in two high-profile Hollywood films -- Love Actually and Old School -- and it became clear to those around her that she was a star in the making.
Personal life
Cuthbert, who enjoys painting, is an ice hockey fan and Los Angeles Kings season ticket holder. In 2005 she maintained a blog on the NHL web site. She was previously in a relationship with Dallas Stars player Sean Avery and is now dating Calgary Flames hockey player Dion Phaneuf.
She regularly secures a place in FHM and Maxim's annual Top 100 Sexiest/Hottest lists. Her highest ranking was #4 in the 2008 UK Edition of FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World list. She was ranked #14 in 2003, #10 in 2004, #5 in 2005, #22 in 2006, and #10 in 2007. The U.S. Edition ranked her #53 in 2003, #63 in 2004, and #54 in 2006. She was not listed in the U.S. 2005 list. Maxim named her #92 in its 2006 Hot 100 list, and features her in their Girls of Maxim Gallery.[27][28] As of 2006, Cuthbert has stated that she would refuse to be photographed nude in film roles or magazines, and uses body doubles whenever necessary, specifying that she would "like to keep some things to herself". Most recently, Cuthbert was ranked #10 by AskMen.com readers in the list "Top 99 Women of 2007".
elisha cuthbert in the girl next door
Elisha Cuthbert’s burgeoning popularity manifested itself in 2004 when she landed her first starring role in a major Hollywood motion picture. The Girl Next Door, which featured Elisha as a porn star who strikes up a friendship with a shy high schooler, served as an appropriate launching pad for Elisha’s cinematic career, and she even managed to garner a pair of MTV Movie Awards for her work in the film. After leaving 24 in 2004, Elisha Cuthbert worked steadily in movies like 2005’s House of Wax and 2007’s Captivity.
elisha cuthbert is named no. 24 in 2008 top 99
While Elisha Cuthbert keeps a fairly low profile, there’s little doubt that she remains one of the most alluring contemporary actresses in her age group. It’s clear that Elisha possesses the talent and beauty to compete with any of her well-known colleagues, which is why she was ranked at No. 24 on AskMen.com's Most Desirable Women of 2008 list.
24 star Elisha Cuthbert is so terrified of flying she has developed a series of quirky superstitions to calm her nerves before take off. The actress admits she used to suffer minor panic attacks on flights and was forced to find ways to keep her cool on planes.
She says, "I have my little things that I do to prevent the fear from happening. I have superstitions about it - I have to call my mother before every flight (and) if I don't get her I'll miss it, I have to walk on the plane with my right foot first... I'll stop and adjust."
She says, "I have my little things that I do to prevent the fear from happening. I have superstitions about it - I have to call my mother before every flight (and) if I don't get her I'll miss it, I have to walk on the plane with my right foot first... I'll stop and adjust."
