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Who is Eliza Dushku?
In the United States, Eliza Patricia Dushku works as an actress, model, and producer. At the age of 10, she made her debut as an actress in ‘That Night’, a drama film. Several leading productions by famous and established directors were cast in Dushku after her first film became successful. Her breakthrough, however, was achieved through television. Her appearance as a slayer in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ led to her becoming a worldwide phenomenon at a young age. Widespread recognition for her portrayal of Faith in both the original series and its spinoff, ‘Angel’ came her way. In the following years, she appeared in numerous popular Hollywood films, including ‘Bring It On’, ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back’, and ‘The Alphabet Killer’.
Dushku was featured as a main character in several TV series, such as ‘Leap Year’, ‘Tru Calling’, and ‘Doll House’. Besides acting in front of the camera, she has also gained recognition for her voice acting and has voiced many popular video games and animation series. Recently, she appeared on the television shows ‘Bull’ and ‘Banshee.’
| Real Name/Full Name | Eliza Patricia Dushku |
| Date Of Birth | 30 December 1980 |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Father Name | Philip R. Dushku. |
| Mother Name | Judith Ann Dushku. |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inch |
| Weight | 48 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Peter Palandjian (M: 2018) |
| Children | Philip Palandjian, and Bodan Palandjian. |
| Siblings | Nate Dushku, Benjamin Dushku, and Aaron Dushku. |
| Profession | Actress, Producer, and Former Model. |
| Net worth | $10 Million. |
Early Life
The birthplace of Eliza Patricia Dushku in the United States is Watertown, Massachusetts, where she was born on December 30, 1980. She is a 44-year-old woman. Philip Dushku and Judith Rasmussen, who both come from Albania, are the parents of her. Nate Dushku, Benjamin Dushku, and Aaron Dushku are the three siblings she has. Growing up in a multicultural environment, she accepted her Albanian heritage from her father’s side and her European heritage from her mother’s side.
Eliza was a student at Beaver Country Day School before graduating from Watertown High School. Although she was admitted to multiple colleges, including Suffolk University and George Washington University, she chose to delay her acceptance to pursue an acting career.
Personal Life
The marriage of Dushku and businessman Peter Palandjian took place on August 18, 2018. Philip, born on August 1, 2019 and Bodan, born in August 2021, are the children of the couple.
Eliza was in a relationship with Rick Fox, a former NBA player, from 2009 to 2014 before she got married. In 2008, she was linked to Seth MacFarlane, Brent Bolthouse, Brad Penny, and Matt Dillon, and in 2006, she was also linked to Matt Dillon.
Career
Dushku’s acting career started when she was discovered during a school performance at 10 years old, which led to her first film appearance in That Night (1992). She was recognized early on for her performance in This Boy’s Life (1993), where she starred with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Her profile in Hollywood was significantly raised when she played Dana Tasker in True Lies with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis in 1994.
In the following years, Dushku made appearances in several movies, such as ‘Journey’ (1995), ‘Bye Bye Love’ (1995), and ‘Race in the Sun’ (1996). She made the decision to concentrate on her studies after that. Dushku, despite her desire to pursue her studies, was compelled by her agent to submit a video audition for an upcoming show in 1998. The script for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ impressed Dushku so much that she couldn’t stop reading it. Her audition was successful, and she was selected to play Faith.
He took on the role of Faith in ‘Angel’ again from 2000 to 2003 and appeared in six episodes. Her popularity grew due to the role, and she was overwhelmed by the amount of fan letters she received. In addition to filming for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Angel’, Dushku also made appearances in several other movies. Her appearance in the high-school flick ‘Bring It On’ in 2000 as Miss Pantone was a hit immediately.
She played the role of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back in a comedy called ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back’ with Kevin Smith and Ben Affleck in 2001. It became a hit. Her appearance in the film ‘City by the Sea’ (2002) was accompanied by James Franco and Robert de Niro. The mystery was a critical success, and her portrayal of Gina was also appreciated. In 2002, Dushku was the star of ‘The New Guy’, a low-budget comedy with a low budget. In 2002, she provided the voice for the ‘Get Your Freak Off’ episode of the animation series ‘King of the Hill’.
Dushku began her television career by starring in Fox’s Tru Calling (1903–2005) and later in Dollhouse (1909–2010), where she also served as a producer. The Saturn Award for Best Actress in a Television Series was given to her for her work in Dollhouse. At the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007, her movie ‘Nobel Son’, starring Alan Rickman and Bill Pullman, was released. She was highly praised for her performance in the indie movie ‘On Broadway’ where she played the role of Lena Wilson. The dark comedy ‘Sex and Breakfast’ (2007) is among the other movies.
In 2011, she played a role in the short film called ‘One Shot’ that was released on YouTube. Dushku collaborated with Travel Channel and Lonely Planet to film the documentary ‘Dear Albania’ (2011) at the end of the year. The character Holly Mokri was voiced by her in 2011 for the animated comedy series ‘Torchwood’. In addition to her roles in ‘The Guild’, ‘Herd Mentality’, and several short videos, she also appeared in other roles.
In 2012, she portrayed June Pepper, a character who recurred, in the TV series ‘Leap Year’. In the next year, she played her voice-over role as the She-Hulk in the Marvel series, ‘Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.’ Dushku mostly worked in TV movies and series in 2015. The comedy movie ‘Jane Wants a Boyfriend’ was well received, and her portrayal of Veronica Dawson in ‘Banshee’ also gained popularity. The comedy series ‘Con Man’ also featured her as a guest star.
Filmography
Movies
- 1992 That Night
- 1993 This Boy’s Life
- 1994 Fishing with George
- 1994 True Lies
- 1995 Bye Bye Love
- 1995 Journey
- 1996 Race the Sun
- 2000 Bring It On
- 2001 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
- 2001 Soul Survivors
- 2002 The New Guy
- 2002 City by the Sea
- 2003 Stan Winston: Monster Mogul
- 2003 Wrong Turn
- 2003 The Kiss
- 2006 The Last Supper
- 2007 On Broadway
- 2007 Nobel Son
- 2007 Sex and Breakfast
- 2007 Nurses
- 2008 Bottle Shock
- 2008 The Alphabet Killer
- 2008 The Coverup
- 2009 Open Graves
- 2010 Locked In
- 2011 Batman: Year One (Voice)
- 2011 DC Showcase: Catwoman (Voice)
- 2011 Herd Mentality
- 2012 Noah’s Ark: The New Beginning (Voice)
- 2013 Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie!
- 2014 The Scribbler
- 2014 The Gable 5
- 2015 Dear Albania
- 2015 Jane Wants a Boyfriend
- 2016 Eloise
- 2017 The Saint
TV Series
- 1998–2003 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series)
- 2000–2003 Angel (TV Series)
- 2002 King of the Hill (voice) (TV Series)
- 2003 Punk’d (TV Series)
- 2003–2005 Tru Calling (TV Series)
- 2005 That ’70s Show (TV Series)
- 2007 Ugly Betty (TV Series)
- 2009–2010 Dollhouse (TV Series)
- 2010 The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
- 2010 RuPaul’s Drag Race (TV Series)
- 2011 Robotomy (TV Series) (Voice)
- 2011 White Collar (TV Series)”
- 2011 The Cleveland Show (voice) (TV Series)
- 2011 The Guild (TV Series)
- 2011 Torchwood: Web of Lies (voice) (TV Series)
- 2011 The League (TV Series)
- 2011–2012 Leap Year (TV Series)
- 2013–2015 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.(TV Series) (voice)
- 2015 Ultimate Spider-Man (TV Series) (Voice)
- 2016 Banshee (TV Series)
- 2016 Princess Rap Battle (TV Series)
- 2016 Con Man (TV Series)
- 2017 Bull (TV Series)
Net Worth
According to estimates, Eliza Dushku has a net worth of $10 million. Her wealth is largely due to her successful acting career, which involves film, television, and voice work. In addition to her role as an actor, Eliza has also worked as a producer and voice actress in animated and video game projects. Brand endorsements and appearances have also provided her with income.
