American actress Elizabeth Mitchell showed herself both on the stage of the theater and on the television screen, where she won the hearts of millions of viewers, playing roles in many popular films. The talented woman has achieved tremendous heights and still does not cease to amaze fans with her achievements.
Biography
The Elizabeth Mitchell family lived in Los Angeles, but after the birth of the girl she moved to Texas, settling in a prestigious area called Highland Park. Elizabeth was born on March 27, 1970 and spent her childhood in Texas. Elizabeth was the first and only child in the family, but when she was eight, her younger sister Christie was born, and four years later the Mitchell family was expecting an addition in the form of a baby named Kate.
Elizabeth Mitchell's parents were busy, selling real estate and making good money. But they did not have time at all to raise their children, and the older Elizabeth took on this responsibility. Since childhood, the girl dreamed of conquering the stage and shining on the screens, but her parents did not take her desire seriously. But over time, the desire for art did not fade away, and the girl went to study at the Dallas School of Art. At the age of seven, she played her first role, playing Alice in the notorious work "Alice through the Looking Glass".
In 1988, Elizabeth Mitchell graduated with honors from the school and continued her studies in the field of art, in the same year he entered the American Academy of Drama.
Career
Elizabeth's first work was in the Dallas Theater Center, where the actress starred in popular productions. This brought the girl success, they began to pay attention to her. But this ambitious beauty was not enough, and she went to New York to try her hand on Broadway. But the theaters did not appreciate the efforts and talents of Elizabeth, and the girl decided to act differently. Together with her friend - budding actor David Lee Smith - Elizabeth began to attend various auditions and take part in television series. But the role in the series "Endless Love" did not bring her success, but, on the contrary, made it unattractive in the eyes of the audience. Therefore, Elizabeth decided to return to the theater. And she did it in a timely manner, since, having returned, she began to get the main roles in famous musicals and productions.
Soon she gets fame and increasingly flashes on magazine photos. Elizabeth Mitchell, not abandoning her dream of becoming a television star, continues to star in TV shows. And after several attempts, she is noticed, and the girl gets not only episodic roles.
Personal life
David Lee Smith and Elizabeth rented a small apartment in Manhattan together. Friends lived there, helping each other and being in a constant search for fame and acting. So they fell in love, but soon realized that they could not be together and ended the relationship. But the girl admits that she still feels gratitude to David, who gave her the idea to try her hand at television series.
After the breakup, the girl started a new romance, and soon she married actor Harry Beckville, but already in 2002 the couple divorced. At the age of 32, Elizabeth legalized her relationship with a little-known actor named Christopher Soldeville. In 2005, the couple had a son, whom they named in honor of their father - Christopher Jr. And in 2013, the couple broke up.
Her husband Elizabeth was not so lucky, and he slowly moved up the career ladder, not getting the main roles. But Elizabeth fed the whole family alone, supporting her husband in everything while he was raising the child.
Best Elizabeth Mitchell Movies
Really fateful for Elizabeth was the role in the series "Lost." She appeared before the audience in the guise of Dr. Juliet Burke and won the hearts of millions. This project brought the woman immense popularity and was the first step to world fame. Also thanks to this role, the woman was nominated for an Emmy Award.
One of the most successful films featuring Elizabeth is considered to be "Santa Claus." This light comedy earned good reviews from critics and critics, and Elizabeth gained fame. Also, the woman showed her acting talents in the series "Revolution", where she played the role of mother - the head of the family.
An interesting fact about the popularity of the actress is that fans inattentively confuse her with another celebrity, whose name resembles Elizabeth Mitchell. "The Vicious Heir" is a book by a talented namesake of an actress named Elizabeth Michels, who is sometimes mistaken for an actress, attributing her authorship to a work.