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Leelee Sobieski
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June 10, 1982
Biography:Born Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski on June 10, 1982, "Leelee Sobieski" has shot to ingénue stardom in the time it takes to say ""Helen Hunt"'s spitting image." The young actress, who does indeed bear a striking resemblance to Hunt, first came to the attention of art house audiences with her role in "A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries" (1998). Thanks to her participation in two high-profile projects, "Deep Impact" and "Eyes Wide Shut", Sobieski has garnered both widespread recognition and the distinction of being one of the most promising actresses of her generation.

Born and bred in New York City, Sobieski, the eldest of two children, was raised by her father, a French painter, and her mother, a freelance writer. She was "discovered," rather unexpectedly, in her school's cafeteria by "Woody Allen"'s casting director. With the encouragement of her parents, Sobieski began auditioning, trying... Full Biography

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Leelee Sobieski in "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" (Freestyle Releasing)
John Rhys-Davies, left, Jason Statham, center, Leelee Sobieski and Brian White in "In the Name of...
Leelee Sobieski, left, in "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" (Freestyle Releasing)
Leelee Sobieski in "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" (Freestyle Releasing)
Kristanna Loken, top, and Leelee Sobieski in "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale"...
Leelee Sobieski, left, and Al Pacino in "88 Minutes" (Sony Pictures)
Leelee Sobieski
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