Elizabeth Berkeley: Filmography and the personal life of the actress

Today, the heroine of our story will be the model and actress of theater and cinema Elizabeth Berkeley. We offer to get to know this talented American more closely, having learned about the details of her career and personal life.

Elizabeth Berkeley. Biography

The future Hollywood celebrity was born on July 28, 1972 in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, USA. Her father Fred is a lawyer, and Jer's mother is doing business. Berkeley is Jewish, she professes Judaism.

From an early age Elizabeth was fond of dancing and choreography. Parents even equipped a special room in the house so that the girl could train daily. It should be noted that in this field she reached certain heights, and subsequently performed in the ballet company, took part in musicals. As for the school, Elizabeth studied very well. After she graduated, she entered the University of Los Angeles at the Faculty of English Literature. Having received a bachelor's degree, Berkeley began to work as a model in one of the largest American agencies - Elite Model Management.

Early career in film

For the first time on the blue screens Elizabeth appeared at the age of 15, performing a small role in the film "Frog". Young Berkeley has worked so brilliantly that producers and directors have become more attentive to eyeing a talented and beautiful girl. As a result, Elizabeth began to appear quite often on various TV shows: first as a guest, and then as a host.

Two years later, she was invited to one of the main roles in the series called "Saved by the Bell". She played a character called Jesse Spano. The popularity of the young actress grew, she was invited to other television series, among which are the following: "Life goes on," "Diagnosis: Murder," as well as the most popular project "Rescuers Malibu", where she was on the same set with such celebrities, As Pamela Anderson, David Hasselhoff, Alexander Hoff and others.

Continuation of career

Elizabeth Berkeley, whose filmography already included participation in several very popular projects, became really famous after filming in the 1995 film called "The Shougels" directed by Paul Verhoeven. In the course of working on the tape, she was able to collaborate with such talented actors as Kyle McLachlan, Gina Gershon and Robert Davy. Despite the fact that the film was very popular and had success at the box office, most critics, as well as representatives of the US public, sharply condemned the project for the impressive number of scenes of erotic content and obscene language. In addition, the film was nominated for 13 Golden Raspberry nominations, of which he won in seven (including the categories "Worst Film" and "Worst Actress").

Despite a similar reaction to her work, Elizabeth Berkeley did not give up and continued to build her career in film. So, in 1996 she starred in the film director Hugh Wilson's "Club of ex-wives." Her partners in this project were such eminent actresses as Goldie Hawn, Sarah Jessica Parker and Bette Midler. The film itself tells about the adventures of abandoned or defrauded elderly women. Also worthy of attention is the work of Elizabeth in the 1999 film called "Every Sunday."

2000s

Elizabeth Berkeley, whose filmography regularly replenished with film works, continued to be actively withdrawn and with the beginning of the new millennium. So, in 2001 she performed the role of the second plan in the detective film "The Curse of the Jade Scorpion". The main character in this film was played by Woody Allen. In the same year Berkeley performed the role of the first plan in the criminal comedy "Cargo". This work of the actress was very warmly received by both spectators and critics.

In subsequent years, Elizabeth was very much starred in the television series, which tell of everyday life of the American police. Among the projects with her participation are the following: New York Police, CSI: Crime Scene, Law and Order, Crime Scene: Miami, Without a Trace, Twilight Zone, Limit and Others.

Along with active work in film Elizabeth did not forget about the theater. So, in the 2000s she often performed on the stage of London and Broadway.

Elizabeth Berkeley: photo, personal life

With her husband - an artist and actor Greg Lauren - the heroine of our story met in 2000 during dance lessons. After a while, they got into an affair. In November 2003, lovers played a wedding. The ceremony was held in the luxurious hotel Esperanza in Mexico. It is interesting that all the guests at the wedding were dressed in the outfits created by the world famous fashion designer, and concurrently with the groom's uncle Ralph Lauren.

In 2012, the couple had their first child, who was named Skye Cole. Elizabeth Berkeley with her son practically does not part, as a result of which viewers do not have the opportunity to observe the actress on the big screen.

Interesting Facts

- Elizabeth Berkeley is an activist of the movement for the protection of animal rights.

- The actress does not eat meat. In 2008 and 2009, she was nominated among the other celebrities for the "Sexiest Vegetarian of the Year" award.

- On a voluntary basis, Berkeley works with older people, as well as with children who have AIDS.

- Elizabeth with pleasure helps teenage girls in solving their problems. For this purpose, she even created a special website in 2006, where she regularly shares her recommendations and gives advice.

- Berkeley founded her own production company called "5,6,7,8 Productions".

- Elizabeth has a different color from birth: one is half karim and the other half green.