How old is Elisabeth Shue?

Elisabeth Shue is 62 years old (born October 6, 1963).

Is Elisabeth Shue still alive?

Yes, Elisabeth Shue is still alive as of 2026, aged 62.

Where is Elisabeth Shue from?

Elisabeth Shue is from Wilmington, Delaware, USA, United States.

What generation is Elisabeth Shue?

Elisabeth Shue is a Baby Boomer, born in 1963.

Elisabeth Shue

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Elisabeth Shue stands as a defining figure among American Actors of the Baby Boomer.

Elisabeth Judson Shue (born October 6, 1963) is an American actress, best known for her starring roles in the films The Karate Kid (1984), Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Cocktail (1988), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Back to the Future Part III (1990), Soapdish (1991), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), The Saint (1997), Hollow Man (2000), and Piranha 3D (2010). She has won several acting awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a BAFTA. She starred as Julie Finlay in the CBS procedural forensics crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation from 2012 to 2015.

"Her transformative role as Sera in the 1995 drama Leaving Las Vegas marked a pivotal moment, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress." — About Elisabeth Shue

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Born

Years in career44 years active

October 6th, 1963

Birthplace

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Baby Boomer

Career

44 years

Region

North America

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How Elisabeth Shue compares to other Actors

🎂Elisabeth Shue is 9 years older than the average Actor

Metric	Elisabeth Shue	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	62	53	+9 yrs
Career length	44 yrs	~35 yrs	+9 yrs
Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Elisabeth Shue

Did you know?

Did you know that Elisabeth Shue was a talented gymnast in her youth, competing seriously before she transitioned her focus entirely to acting?

5 Lesser-known facts

She left Harvard University twice to pursue acting, eventually returning 16 years later to graduate with a degree in Political Science in 2000.
Her younger brother, Andrew Shue, is also an actor, widely recognized for his role as Billy Campbell in the 90s TV series Melrose Place.
As a child, she was a talented gymnast and competed at various levels before deciding to focus entirely on her acting career.
She married Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim in 1994, known for directing An Inconvenient Truth.
Her role as Jennifer Parker in Back to the Future Part II and Part III was a recasting, as she replaced Claudia Wells from the original film.

Career highlight

Her transformative role as Sera in the 1995 drama Leaving Las Vegas marked a pivotal moment, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. This critically acclaimed performance showcased her profound dramatic range, moving her beyond her established image from popular 80s films.

Legacy

Elisabeth Shue's legacy is defined by her remarkable versatility and longevity, seamlessly transitioning from beloved 80s teen films to powerful, award-nominated dramatic performances, proving her enduring talent and adaptability in a challenging industry.