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Leelee Sobieski Profile |
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Birth Date: June 10, 1982
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Birth Place: New York, New York, USA
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Birth Name: Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski
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Height: 5'10"
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Leelee Sobieski
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Biography |
Leelee (short for Liliane) Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski
was born June 10th, 1982, in New York City, to mother,
Elizabeth, a French artist and father, Jean Sobieski (who is
somewhere in the royal line for the Polish Crown).
She claims that her family never had much money, but was
raised in both France and New York's posh Upper West Side
and attended private school. The young actress whom will
forever be compared to Helen Hunt appearance-wise, was
discovered by a talent scout in the cafeteria of her New
York City school.
After this chance encounter, she became a candidate for the
role of Claudia in Interview with the Vampire (which she
eventually lost out to Kirsten Dunst). Still, the discovery
led to other roles in some smaller movies such as Tim Allens
mindless Disney dribble, Jungle 2 Jungle and eventually to
her first big break in 1998's awful apocalyptic epic Deep
Impact, opposite Lord of the Rings star, Elijah Wood.
She next landed the role of Joan in the CBS miniseries, Joan
of Arc, which garnered her Golden Globe and Emmy nominations
(not bad for a then 17-year-old). While filming J of A in
the Czech Republic, she made up for the loss of working with
Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire to land the role
with Tom, Nicole, and a little director named Stanley
Kubrick, in the legendary director's last film, Eyes Wide
Shut.
Leelee was officially a star with a dedicated following. She
went on to star with Drew Barrymore in the eternal chick
flick, Never Been Kissed, in 1999, Here on Earth in 2000,
and four films in 2001 including The Glass House and Joy
Ride.
Leelee has several projects in the works and in the can
including Hoffman, and Samantha Lang's L'Idole. With a full
plate of work ahead and a dedicated fan base, Leelee is sure
to be around for a while (and maybe people will even stop
mentioning Helen Hunt in every piece about her). |
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Discovered by a casting director in her New York City school
cafeteria.
Enjoys painting, ceramics, poetry, martial arts and
horseback riding.
Her father is Jean Sobieski, a New York City painter, and
her mother, Elizabeth, is a writer.
Has a younger brother, Robert Sobieski (b. 1989).
Collects locks of hair from major stars appearing with her
in films. Tom Cruise refused to participate when filming
Eyes Wide Shut (1999).
Her father is a descendant of Jan III Sobieski, king of
Poland between 1674 and 1696. He has a title that he does
not use.
Bears an uncanny resemblance to Helen Hunt.
Is fluent in French.
Australian band Primitive Whore perform a song entitled 'Why
Leelee Won't Love Me'.
Is of Polish & French heritage
Has size 10 feet.
Born on the same day as figure skater Tara Lipinski and
Prinsessan Madeleine, the Swedish Princess.
In 2001, she matriculated with the class of 2005 at Brown
University, but she has since taken time off to advance her
career. She remains a popular topic of conversation of Brown
students.
Has an older sister.
Youngest actress ever to portray Joan of Arc in a movie
(_Joan of Arc (1999/I) (TV)_ ) and by that, the one who is
the most closest to the real age of the historical figure. |
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