About Leelee Sobieski
Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta "Leelee" Sobieski is an American artist and retired actress. She achieved fame in her teens with roles in films such as Deep Impact (1998), Never Been Kissed, Eyes Wide Shut, Here on Earth (2000), Joy Ride and The Glass House. Sobieski's first name, Liliane, was the name of her paternal grandmother. Sobieski was first noticed by a talent scout in the cafeteria of a New York City private school. Sobieski's performance in the 2001 low-budget drama My First Mister was praised by critics, with Pete Croatto of Filmcritic.com writing that, "As for Sobieski, who I've always liked, she does another fine job. Her next performance in the title role of the TV movie Joan of Arc (1999) earned her an Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe nomination, and she became the youngest actress ever to portray Joan of Arc on screen.
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