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Lucy Liu
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December 2, 1968 in Jackson Heights, NY
Biography:Best known to television audiences as Ling Woo, the raging force of political incorrectness on "Ally McBeal", "Lucy Alexis Liu" has managed to cross over to the big screen in such features as "Payback" and "Play It to the Bone".

Born to Chinese parents in Jackson Heights, NY, on December 2, 1968, Liu grew up speaking both English and Mandarin. After graduating from Manhattan's Stuyvesant High School, she earned a degree in Asian languages and cultures from the University of Michigan, where she also studied acting, dance, and voice. Liu's first professional job was playing a waitress on "Beverly Hills 90210", something that led to more substantial work on various TV shows, including a regular part on the TV series "Pearl".

Liu's biggest breakthrough came in 1998, when she was cast as Ling Woo on "Ally McBeal". She had originally auditioned for the role of Nelle Porter, which ultimately went... Full Biography

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Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz promote "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" in Rome on July...
Lucy Liu attends the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on Feb. 28, 2004.
Lucy Liu attends the premiere of "Kill Bill Vol. 1" in Hollywood, Calif., on Sept. 20, 2003.
Lucy Liu attends the 72nd Academy Awards on March 26, 2000.
Lucy Liu attends Hollywood Life Magazine's Young Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on May 4, 2003.
Lucy Liu
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