As she inherited her love for the arts by her father, well-known playwright, actor, director and novelist Mario Peña, it is not hard to understand that actress Elizabeth Pena already had designs to become an actress by the time she was eight years old. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 23, 1959, the petite (5' 2") actress was raised in New York City. Elizabeth's (and sister Tania's) parents, Cuban immigrants Mario and Estella Margarita Peña, would achieve a strong Latino reputation as the founders of the off-Broadway Latin-American Theatre Ensemble. They also encouraged Elizabeth's talent. In 1975, the young teenager became a founding member of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors, and two years later graduated from New York's High School of Performing Arts, now the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts. Elizabeth found occasional work in repertory theater and in television commercials. Making her film debut in the independent Spanish-speaking feature El Super (1979), about Cuban refugees, she continued with playing a long line of independent and rebellious characters, which showed plenty of attitude and independence. Playing offbeat roles -- from a knife-threatening waitress to a disco queen -- she appeared in such early films as They All Laughed (1981) and Crossover Dreams (1985). Elizabeth's big break came in the form a support role in the hugely popular and entertaining comedy Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986), co-starring Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss and Nick Nolte, in which she stole several scenes as the sultry, smoky-voiced, politically-minded maid Carmen. Two consecutive short-lived television series came about around this time. Her first, the ensemble comedy Tough Cookies (1986), had her playing a police officer, and the second was the title housekeeper role in the sitcom I Married Dora (1987). High in demand now, Elizabeth continued to spice up both the big and small screen in such roles as Ritchie Valens' stepsister-in-law in the well-received biopic La Bamba (1987); a drug enforcement agent in the miniseries Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (1990); PTSD-suffering Tim Robbins' live-in girlfriend in the complex drama Jacob's Ladder (1990); and a dedicated legal secretary on the corporate drama series Shannon's Deal (1990) starring Jamey Sheridan. Honors also came Elizabeth's way when she received the Independent Spirit and Bravo awards for the film Lone Star (1996), and four ALMA Awards for her performances in the television movie Contagious (1997), the films Tortilla Soup (2001) and Rush Hour (1998), and her regular role on the Latino drama series Resurrection Blvd. (2000). Into the millennium, Elizabeth found steady employment on television with guest roles on Boston Public (2000), CSI: Miami (2002), Without a Trace (2002), Numb3rs (2005), Ghost Whisperer (2005), Charlie's Angels (2011), Prime Suspect (2011), Common Law (2012), and Modern Family (2009). One of her last roles was on the television series Matador (2014). She also found herself further down the credits in films such as On the Borderline (2001), Transamerica (2005), The Lost City (2005), Mother and Child (2009), The Perfect Family (2011), Plush (2013), and Grandma (2015). Three other films -- Girl on the Edge (2015), Ana Maria in Novela Land (2015), and The Song of Sway Lake (2018) -- were released posthumously. She also provided a voice in the popular Disney/Pixar animated film The Incredibles (2004). A chronic alcohol problem severely hampered Elizabeth's life and she died suddenly from cirrhosis of the liver in Los Angeles, California on October 14, 2014, at age 55. She was survived by her second husband (from 1994), Hans Rolla, and their two children, son Kælan and daughter Fiona.
Elizabeth Phelps is known for The Hidden Face of Fear (2008), Hatemongers (2000) and The Mind, Explained (2019).
Elizabeth Phoenix Caro was born in Long Beach, CA. Elizabeth loves to entertain, so at age 4 her parents put her in acting classes at Shari Shaw Studios in Studio City. She has grown up in the spotlight, attending many red carpet music events like Premios Lo Nuestro and Premios Tu Mundo with her famous father, Mexican singer Regulo Caro. She has also appeared in several TV shows with him: Gordo y la Flaca, Despierta America, Un Nuevo Dia, and Siempre Niños. It didn't take long for talented Elizabeth to book her first acting job and will be making her feature film debut in LD Entertainment's DOG DAYS in the role of 'Amelia'. DOG DAYS is directed by Ken Marino and stars Finn Wolfhard, Nina Dobrev, Eva Longoria, and Vanessa Hudgens and is set to release on Aug 24, 2018. In her free time she enjoys painting, drawing, and playing with her brand new baby sister Emilia. Elizabeth is repped by Maha Maturo at Mills Kaplan Entertainment in Los Angeles.
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Elizabeth Pietrangelo is known for Earworm (2024), Lake Nowhere (2014) and ZEB: The Zombie (2015).
Elizabeth Plant is a British writer, director, actress and designer across stage, screen and video-game. She is a First Class graduate of the University of Warwick's School of Theatre & Performance, and read for a Masters degree in Dramaturgy & Writing for Performance at Goldsmiths, University of London. Telling stories since before she can remember, Elizabeth is inspired to perform and create in any way possible. Elizabeth is very vocal on her experience as an artist living with chronic disability, having suffered with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis since 9 years old. She firmly believes in the power of self-expression as both mental and physical empowerment; discovering the joy of theatre at 14 gave her a means of keeping a handle of her condition, and a new lease on life. Since she has dedicated herself to her craft, in hopes of inspiring other young people to follow what really matters to them.
Elizabeth Pojanowski is an actress, known for Love, Repeat (2020).
Elizabeth was born in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, and grew up in the Jacksonville, Florida area from the time she was a young child. She is the daughter of David and Christine Posey, and cousin to actor Tyler Posey. Her father is brother to actor John Posey. Her heritage is Irish, English, and Swiss. Elizabeth developed an early interest in the arts and began her acting career performing on stage throughout her adolescent and young adult life. She attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida where she duel majored in Public Relations and Theater. After graduation, Elizabeth moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Elizabeth is also classically trained in voice, and has studied music from the time she was 7 years old.
Elizabeth Potthast is an actress, known for Homeland (2011) and Secrets in the Snow (2012). She has been married to Andrei Castravet since December 18, 2017. They have one child.
Elizabeth Power is an actress, known for Tale of the Mummy (1998), Lillie (1978) and EastEnders (1985). She was previously married to Michael Aspel.