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Born to immigrants in Queens, New York, Lucy Liu has always tried to balance an interest in her cultural heritage with a desire to move beyond a strictly Asian-American experience. Lucy's mother is from Beijing, and her father is from Shanghai. Once relegated to "ethnic" parts, the energetic actress is finally earning her stripes as an across-the-board leading lady... See full bio »

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Hide HideActress (79 titles)
2015 Kung Fu Panda 3 (pre-production)
Viper (voice) (rumored)
 
2012-2013 Elementary (TV series)
Dr. Joan Watson
Heroine (2013) … Dr. Joan Watson
The Woman (2013) … Dr. Joan Watson
 
2011-2013 Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (TV series)
Viper
Bride of Po (2013) … Viper (voice)
Shoot the Messenger (2013) … Viper (voice)
The Midnight Stranger (2013) … Viper (voice)
Invitation Only (2013) … Viper (voice)
The Spirit Orbs of Master Ding (2013) … Viper (voice)
 
2012 Sleeping Dogs (Video Game)
Vivienne Lu (voice)
 
2012 Southland (TV series)
Officer Jessica Tang
Risk (2012) … Officer Jessica Tang
Fallout (2012) … Officer Jessica Tang
 
2011 Pixie Hollow Games (TV movie)
Silvermist (voice)
 
2011 Kung Fu Panda 2
Viper (voice)
 
2011 Detachment
Dr. Doris Parker
 
2010 Marry Me (TV mini-series)
Rae Ann Carter
Part 2 (2010) … Rae Ann Carter
Part 1 (2010) … Rae Ann Carter
 
2010 Kung Fu Panda Holiday (TV short)
Viper (voice)
 
2010 Nomads
Susan
 
2008-2009 Dirty Sexy Money (TV series)
Nola Lyons
The Facts (2009) … Nola Lyons
The Bad Guy (2009) … Nola Lyons
The Convertible (2009) … Nola Lyons
The Organ Donor (2008) … Nola Lyons
 
2009 Afro Samurai: Resurrection (TV movie)
Sio (voice: English version)
 
2008 Little Spirit: Christmas in New York (TV movie) (voice)
 
2008 Tinker Bell (video)
Silvermist (voice)
 
2008 Kung Fu Panda
Viper (voice)
 
2008 Cashmere Mafia (TV series)
Mia Mason
The Deciders (2008) … Mia Mason
Dog Eat Dog (2008) … Mia Mason
Stay with Me (2008) … Mia Mason
Dangerous Liaisons (2008) … Mia Mason
 
2007 Ugly Betty (TV series)
Grace Chin
Icing on the Cake (2007) … Grace Chin
Derailed (2007) … Grace Chin
 
2005 3 Needles
Jin Ping, the Blood Smuggler
 
2005 The Simpsons (TV series)
Madam Wu
Goo Goo Gai Pan (2005) … Madam Wu (voice)
 
2004-2005 Joey (TV series)
Lauren Beck
 
2004 Mulan II (video)
Mei (voice)
 
2004 Maya & Miguel (TV series)
Maggie Lee
Rhymes with Gato (2004) … Maggie Lee (voice)
Mala suerte (2004) … Maggie Lee (voice)
Chrissy's Big MoveMaggie Lee (voice)
 
2004 Game Over (TV series)
Raquel Smashenburn (voice)
 
2004 Jackie Chan Adventures (TV series)
Adult Jade
J2: Rise of the Dragons (2004) … Adult Jade (voice)
 
2002 King of the Hill (TV series)
Tid Pao
Bad Girls, Bad Girls Whatcha Gonna Do (2002) … Tid Pao (voice)
 
1998-2002 Ally McBeal (TV series)
Ling Woo
Woman (2002) … Ling Woo
Lost and Found (2001) … Ling Woo
I Want Love (2001) … Ling Woo
Fear of Flirting (2001) … Ling Woo (credit only)
Neutral Corners (2001) … Ling Woo
 
2001 SSX Tricky (Video Game)
Elise Riggs (voice)
 
2001 Hotel
Kawika
 
1999 Love Kills
Kashi
 
1999 The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
The Female's Friend (Lydia)
 
1999 Molly
Brenda
 
1999 Flypaper
Dot (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1999 True Crime
Toy Shop Girl (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1999/I Payback
Pearl (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1997 Guy
Woman at Newstand (as Lucy Lui)
 
1997 Michael Hayes (TV series)
Alice Woo
Slaves (1997) … Alice Woo
 
1997 Dellaventura (TV series)
Yuling Chong
Pilot (1997) … Yuling Chong (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1996-1997 Pearl (TV series)
Amy Li
Billy Returns (1997) … Amy Li (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
My So-Called Real Life (1997) … Amy Li (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
Mommy Dearest (1997) … Amy Li (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
The Two Mrs. Rizzos (1997) … Amy Li (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
The Write Stuff: Part 2 (1997) … Amy Li (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1997 Riot (TV movie)
Tiffany (segment "Empty")
 
1997 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Amy Chu
A Wrenching Experience (1997) … Amy Chu (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1997 The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (TV series)
Melana
Night of the Zinja (1997) … Melana (voice) (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
The Bangalore Falcon (1997) … Melana (voice) (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1997 City of Industry
Cathi Rose (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1997 Gridlock'd
Cee-Cee (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1996 Jerry Maguire
Former Girlfriend (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1996 High Incident (TV series)
Officer Whin
Follow the Leader (1996) … Officer Whin (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1996 Nash Bridges (TV series)
Joy Powell
Genesis (1996) … Joy Powell
 
1996 The X-Files (TV series)
Kim Hsin
Hell Money (1996) … Kim Hsin (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1995 ER (TV series)
Mei-Sun Leow
And Baby Makes Two (1995) … Mei-Sun Leow (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
What Life? (1995) … Mei-Sun Leow (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
Do One, Teach One, Kill One (1995) … Mei-Sun Leow (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1995 Bang
Hooker (as Lucy Lui)
 
1995 Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV series)
Oi-Lan
The March to Freedom (1995) … Oi-Lan
 
1995 Home Improvement (TV series)
Woman #3
Bachelor of the Year (1995) … Woman #3
 
1994 Coach (TV series)
Nicole Wong
Out of Control (1994) … Nicole Wong
 
1994 Hotel Malibu (TV series)
Co-Worker
Do Not Disturb (1994) … Co-Worker
 
1993 L.A. Law (TV series)
Mai Lin
Foreign Co-respondent (1993) … Mai Lin
 
1993 Protozoa (short)
Ari
 
1992 Rhythm of Destiny
Donna (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
1991 Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV series)
Courtney
Pass, Not Pass (1991) … Courtney
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2009 Redlight (documentary) (producer)
 
2007 Code Name: The Cleaner (executive producer)
 
2006 Freedom's Fury (documentary) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2001 Sex and the City (TV series)
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda (2001) ("Pura Saudade", "Pura Saudabe [Optiganally Mix]")
 
2000 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Lucy Liu/Jay-Z (2000) (performer: "I'm a Stewardess")
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
2011 Meena
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2005 Gnome (short) (thanks)
 
2000 Getting G'd Up (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (79 titles)
2013 The Talk (TV series)
Herself - Guest
Episode dated 15 May 2013 (2013) … Herself - Guest
 
2013 The No Name Painting Association (documentary short)
Zheng Ziyan (voice)
 
2010-2013 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
The Craig Ferguson Super Bowl Special (2013) … Herself
Episode #8.97 (2012) … Herself - Guest
Episode #7.66 (2010) … Herself
 
2010-2013 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
Episode #1.868 (2013) … Herself - Guest
Episode #1.449 (2011) … Herself
Episode #1.211 (2010) … Herself
 
2013 The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
2012 Metacafe Unfiltered (TV series short)
Herself
 
2008-2012 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself - Guest
Episode #20.24 (2012) … Herself - Guest
Episode #15.39 (2008) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
 
2006-2012 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest / Herself - Guest Co-Host
Episode #25.11 (2012) … Herself - Guest
Episode dated 28 February 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest Co-Host
Episode dated 11 May 2010 (2010) … Herself
Episode dated 21 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
Episode dated 27 November 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2012 Fox and Friends (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 19 April 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2012 The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Herself - presenter
 
2011 The 7PM Project (TV series)
Herself
Episode #1.476 (2011) … Herself
 
2010-2011 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Herself - Guest
Episode #5.75 (2011) … Herself - Guest
Episode #4.186 (2010) … Herself - Guest
 
2010 The 64th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Featured Actor in a Play
 
2009-2010 Larry King Live (TV series)
Herself
Sex Trafficking (2010) … Herself
Ashley Judd, Lucy Liu and Lisa Ling (2010) … Herself
Sex Trafficking! (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Redlight (documentary)
Herself - Narrator (voice)
 
2009 DeLuxe (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 9 May 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
2009 Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 The 2nd Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
2008 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself - Guest
Episode #6.138 (2008) … Herself - Guest
 
2006-2008 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 30 September 2008 (2008) … Herself
Episode dated 29 November 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2007-2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 18 July 2008 (2008) … Herself
Episode dated 20 March 2008 (2008) … Herself
Episode dated 16 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
Episode dated 9 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
Episode dated 18 September 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2000-2008 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Herself
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) … Herself
The Making of 'Charlie's Angels' (2000) … Herself
 
2008 Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 14 May 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Cinetipp (TV series documentary)
Herself
Kung Fu Panda (2008) … Herself
 
2007 HypaSpace (TV series documentary)
Herself
Episode #6.109 (2007) … Herself
 
2007 Film Independent's 2007 Spirit Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2007 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 4 January 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2007 The View (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 4 January 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2003-2006 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 30 November 2006 (2006) … Herself
Episode dated 5 May 2006 (2006) … Herself
Episode dated 8 October 2003 (2003) … Herself
Episode dated 26 June 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
1999-2006 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
Episode #14.216 (2006) … Herself
Episode #14.53 (2006) … Herself
Episode #11.168 (2003) … Herself
Episode #10.149 (2002) … Herself
Episode dated 13 April 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
2006 Getaway (TV series)
Herself - Celebrity Traveller
Episode #15.38 (2006) … Herself - Celebrity Traveller
 
2006 2006 Women's World Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2006 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 6 April 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 1 March 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 2006 Asian Excellence Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Visibility Award
 
2005 Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope (TV special)
Herself
 
2004 2004 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2004 Jackie Chan: The Inside Story (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004 My Date with Drew (documentary)
Herself (uncredited)
 
2004 The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Presenter: Best Documentary, Best Cinematography
 
2003 Tinseltown TV (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 4 October 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 The Making of 'Kill Bill' (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 I Love the '70s (TV series documentary)
Herself
 
2003 Otro rollo con: Adal Ramones (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 5 August 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 Bo' Selecta! (TV series)
Herself
Episode #2.5 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself
Bernie Mac: TV's Family Man (2003) … Herself
 
2003 Matthew's Best Hit TV (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 18 June 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 The Making of 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' (TV documentary short)
Herself
 
2003 2003 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 Young Hollywood Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
2003 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '03 (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 Wild Hollywood Uncut Presents: Sexy Stars, Sunset Strip (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2003 Player$ (TV series)
Herself
Charlie's Angels (2003) … Herself
 
2002 VH1 Big in 2002 Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2002 VH-1 Behind the Movie (TV series documentary)
Herself
Chicago (2002) … Herself
 
2002 2002 ABC World Stunt Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter (uncredited)
 
2002 Rank (TV series documentary)
Herself
25 Toughest Stars (2002) … Herself
 
2001-2002 Futurama (TV series)
Herself / Lucy Liubots
Love and Rocket (2002) … Herself (voice)
I Dated a Robot (2001) … Herself (voice) / Lucy Liubots (voice)
 
2001 America: A Tribute to Heroes (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
2001 Sex and the City (TV series)
Herself
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda (2001) … Herself
 
2001 2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2000 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Binaca / Catherine Zeta-Jones / Herself - Host
Lucy Liu/Jay-Z (2000) … Herself - Host/Catherine Zeta-Jones/Binaca
 
2000 Nulle part ailleurs (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 20 November 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
2000 MADtv (TV series)
Herself
Episode #6.6 (2000) … Herself
 
1999-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 2 November 2000 (2000) … Herself
Episode dated 2 February 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
2000 2000 MTV Movie Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Presenter
 
2000 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
2000 The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Costume Design
 
2000 The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best TV-Series - Drama
 
2000 The Master and the Angels (video documentary short)
Herself - 'Alex' (also archive footage)
 
2000 Getting G'd Up (video documentary short)
Herself - 'Alex' (also archive footage)
 
2000 Angelic Attire: Dressing Cameron, Drew & Lucy (video documentary short)
Herself/Alex (also archive footage) (uncredited)
 
1999 30th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1999 The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Accepting Award for Best TV-Series- Comedy
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (13 titles)
2012 Animation Lookback (TV series documentary)
 
2009 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
2008 Premio Donostia a Antonio Banderas (TV movie)
Agent Sever
 
2007 Paybacks Are a Bitch (video documentary)
Herself
 
2006 Payback: Straight Up (video)
Pearl (as Lucy Alexis Liu)
 
2005 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies (TV movie)
Herself - Place #89
 
2005 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
 
2004 The Making of 'Kill Bill: Volume 2' (TV documentary)
O-Ren Ishii
 
2003 Celebrities Uncensored (TV series)
 
2003 MTV Europe Music Awards 2003 (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 Celebrity Naked Ambition (TV documentary)
 
2002 Ally McBeal (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

2000: TV commercial for Revlon. See more »

Publicity Listings:

6 Interviews  | 6 Articles  | 21 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Lucy Alexis Liu | Lucy Lui

Height:

5' 3" (1.60 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Producing is like pushing jello up a hill on a hot day. See more »

Trivia:

Her mother is a biochemist; her father works as a civil engineer. See more »

Trademark:

Feline eyes See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius