Lucy Liu is an American actress, producer, and artist, known for her roles in the television series “Ally McBeal” and “Elementary” as well as films like “Charlie’s Angels” and “Kill Bill.” Born on December 2, 1968, in Queens, New York, Liu has received critical acclaim for her diverse acting range and has been a prominent figure in Hollywood, breaking barriers as an Asian-American actress. Additionally, she is involved in various philanthropic efforts and is an accomplished visual artist.
1. Full Name: Lucy Alexis Liu.
2. Birthdate: December 2, 1968.
3. Birthplace: Queens, New York City, USA.
4. Ethnicity: Chinese-American, with parents originally from Beijing and Shanghai.
5. Languages: Fluent in English and Mandarin.
6. Education: Graduated from Stuyvesant High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Asian languages and cultures from the University of Michigan.
7. Early Career: Discovered during her senior year in college when she auditioned for a small role in a school production of “Alice in Wonderland.”
8. Breakout Role: Played Ling Woo in the TV series “Ally McBeal” from 1998 to 2002.
9. Awards: Won a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in “Ally McBeal.”
10. Film Roles: Notable roles in “Charlie’s Angels,” “Kill Bill: Volume 1,” and “Chicago.”
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11. Voice Acting: Voiced Viper in the “Kung Fu Panda” series.
12. Television Success: Starred as Joan Watson in the CBS series “Elementary” from 2012 to 2019.
13. Directorial Debut: Directed an episode of “Elementary” and has since directed episodes of other TV shows.
14. Artistry: An accomplished artist, Liu has held several gallery shows under her Chinese name, Yu Ling.
15. Philanthropy: Active in various charitable organizations, including UNICEF.
16. Martial Arts: Trained in Kali-Eskrima-Silat (Filipino stick fighting) and other martial arts.
17. First Asian-American to Host SNL: Hosted “Saturday Night Live” in 2000.
18. Fashion: Known for her distinctive and elegant fashion sense, often seen at major fashion events.
19. Broadway: Appeared on Broadway in the play “God of Carnage” in 2010.
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20. Production Company: Founded her own production company, Milk & Honey Productions.
21. Children’s Book: Co-authored the children’s book “Freedom for Oogie.”
22. Advocacy: Advocates for diversity in Hollywood and increased representation for Asian-Americans in the media.
23. Motherhood: Gave birth to her son, Rockwell Lloyd Liu, via gestational surrogate in 2015.
24. Health Advocacy: Publicly discussed her experience with breast cancer in 2018 to raise awareness.
25. Activism: Supports various causes, including the fight against human trafficking.