What is Elisabeth Shue doing now? Net Worth, Children, Wiki

May 2024 · 11 minute read

• Born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1963
• Net worth estimated at over $12.5 million
• German and English descent
• Appeared in several iconic films, including “The Karate Kid”, “Back to the Future Part II”, and “Hollow Man”
• Won numerous awards, including an Academy Award nomination and an Independent Spirit Award
• Married to film director Davis Guggenheim with three children



Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$12.5 million
Date Of BirthOctober 6, 1963
SpouseDavis Guggenheim
FactGot started in commercials as "The Burger King Girl.".


Who is Elisabeth Shue?

Elisabeth Shue was born on 6 October 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, and is an actress, best known for her roles in several high profile films, including “The Karate Kid”, “Back to the Future Part II”, “Back to the Future Part III”, and “Hollow Man”.

The Net Worth of Elisabeth Shue

How rich is Elisabeth Shue? As of late-2019, sources estimate her net worth at over $12.5 million, earned through a successful career in acting. She’s been in the entertainment industry since 1982, and has won numerous awards during her career.

Early Life, Education, and Career Beginnings

Elisabeth’s father was a real estate developer and lawyer, who was once the president of the International Food and Beverage Corporation. Her mother on the other hand was a vice-president of a banking division of the Chemical Banking Corporation. She stayed in Wilmington for nine years before moving to South Orange, New Jersey due to her parents divorcing. She is of German and English descent. She grew up with three brothers to whom she is very close, and later had two half-siblings as her father remarried.

She attended Columbia High School in nearby Maplewood, and after matriculating enrolled at Wellesley College, before transferring to Harvard University in 1985. She did not complete her college education, however, as she chose to withdraw from university to pursue an acting career after she was inspired by a friend. It wasn’t until a decade later that she completed her Harvard degree in political science.

Rise to Fame

Her career actually began earlier, with television commercials – she appeared frequently in advertisements for Burger King.

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In 1982, she had a support role in “The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana” which would lead to her feature film debut in “The Karate Kid” in 1984, appearing opposite Ralph Macchio as the main character’s love interest. Around the same time, she was a series regular of the short-lived “Call to Glory”, before working on the horror film Link. In 1987, she was then cast in “Adventures of Babysitting” and then worked on “Cocktail“ the following year as the love interest of Tom Cruise’s character. Nearing the end of the decade, she played the role of Jennifer Parker in “Back to the Future Part II”, as well as its sequel “Back to the Future Part III”, replacing Claudia Wells.

She was getting more lead roles at this point, but also made her Broadway debut in 1990 in “Some American Abroad”, before appearing alongside Robert Downey Jr. in “Soap Dish”. Over the next few years, she had supporting roles in both film and television, such as “Twenty Bucks”, “The Underneath”, and “Hearts and Souls”. Many consider her work in 1995’s “Leaving Las Vergas” as her career defining role, with her performance earning her an Academy Award nomination. She was also nominated for several other awards, winning an Independent Spirit Awards as well as a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards.

Recent Projects

Following her Oscar nomination, she started to gain more diverse roles, working in “The Trigger Effect”, “Deconstructing Harry”, and “The Saint”, displaying variety in her acting skillset, and in 1999 she starred as the titular “Molly” portraying an autistic young woman. A few years later she worked alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt in “Mysterious Skin”, before appearing with Robert De Niro in “Hide and Seek”. She also produced the film “Gracie” with her brothers, and starred in “First Born” alongside Steven Mackintosh.

In 2008, she portrayed a fictionalized version of herself in “Hamlet 2”, before making an appearance during the seventh season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. She also starred in “House at the End of the Street”, “Hope Springs”, and “Chasing Mavericks”, and took more television roles, becoming a regular during the 12th season of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, staying with the show for three years. One of her latest projects is the Eli Roth remake of “Death Wish” alongside Bruce Willis, and she had a leading role in the television series “The Boys” in 2019, which gained a lot of acclaim.

Personal Life and Social Media

For her personal life, it is known that Shue married film director Davis Guggenheim in 1994, and they have three children together Her husband is known for his work on the shows “NYPD Blue”, “24”, and “Alias”. He’s also worked on documentaries such as “An Inconvenient Truth”, “Waiting for Superman”, and “He Named Me Malala”. He is the only film maker with three different documentaries ranked within the top 100 highest grossing documentaries of all time. and mentioned that she finds it easier to portrayer darker or more complex characters.

She tries her best not to bring home any of those characters with her at the end of the day. She also admitted to smoking a lot of marijuana during her youth, and that she took a lot of therapy due to a male dominated childhood.

One of the reasons why there is very limited information about her is due to the lack of any strong online presence. She does not have accounts on any of the major social media websites. She became famous during the time when social media was not yet common, and despite the lack of it, she is still considered one of the most well-known actresses of modern times.

General Info

Full NameElisabeth Shue
Net Worth$12.5 million
Salary$12.5 million
Date Of BirthOctober 6, 1963
Height1.57 m
ProfessionActor
EducationHarvard University, Columbia High School, Wellesley College
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseDavis Guggenheim
ChildrenAgnes Charles Guggenheim, Miles William Guggenheim, Stella Street Guggenheim
ParentsAnne Harms, James Shue
SiblingsAndrew Shue, William Shue

Accomplishments

AwardsIndependent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress
NominationsAcademy Award for Best Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Drama, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress, Teen Choice Awar...
MoviesLeaving Las Vegas, The Karate Kid, Adventures in Babysitting, Hollow Man, The Saint, Cocktail, Piranha 3D, House at the End of the Street, Behaving Badly, Back to the Future Part II, Palmetto, Chasing Mavericks, Soapdish, The Trigger Effect, Cousin Bette, Back to the Future Part III, Mysterious Skin...
TV ShowsCSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Call to Glory

Social profile links

Quotes

#Quote
1[on acting] The darker, more complex and emotional the part is, the easier it is for me. But I don't take any of that stuff home with me at the end of the day.
2I may look like the girl next door, but you wouldn't want to live next door to me.
3On Cocktail (1988): "If I'd known that it was just going to be about these guys throwing drinks around, then I might have had some second thoughts . . ."

Facts

#Fact
1Co-starring with Peter Sarsgaard in the Off-Broadway Revival of "Burn This" by Lanford Wilson. [December 2002]
2She has German and English ancestry.
3She and her brother, Andrew Shue, were inducted into Columbia High School's Hall of Fame in 1994.
4Growing up in Maplewood, New Jersey, Zach Braff lived around the corner from the Shues.
5Sister-in-law of Amy Robach.
6Elisabeth replaced Claudia Wells as Jennifer Parker, Michael J. Fox' girlfriend, in the two sequels to Back to the Future (1985). Claudia's mother was dying from cancer, requiring the re-casting.
7The 2007 film Gracie (2007) is based upon events that occurred in her and her brother Andrew Shue's lives.
8She was amongst the final candidates for the female lead in Say Anything... (1989). According to director Cameron Crowe, "Elisabeth Shue did an amazing version of the graduation speech". Jennifer Connelly was runner-up to Ione Skye, who got the role in the end.
9Elisabeth and Davis became the parents of their third child, a daughter named Agnes Charles Guggenheim, on June 18, 2006.
10Was cast as the female lead in the Jim Carrey movie The Number 23 (2007) but had to drop out just weeks before shooting because of her pregnancy. Shue was replaced by Virginia Madsen.
11Sister-in-law of Jonathan Guggenheim and Grace Guggenheim.
12Daughter-in-law of Charles Guggenheim and Marion Guggenheim.
13Auditioned for the Sherilyn Fenn role in Of Mice and Men (1992).
14Named her son after her late older brother, William Shue, who died on August 24, 1988 at the age of 26 from a freak swimming accident while on family vacation. A rope broke on a tire swing and he was thrown into a tree branch, impaling him. He was enrolled at Rutgers University's Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine at the time of his death. Her brother Andrew Shue witnessed the accident.
15Daughter, Stella Street, was born weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. [March 2001]
16Graduated from Harvard University 8 June 2000 with a degree in Government. Shue was one semester short of earning her degree when she dropped out to pursue her career 15 years ago. She returned to Harvard in the spring of 2000.
17Majored in Government at Wellesley College; transferred to Harvard University in 1985; planned to become an attorney.
18Was an accomplished high school gymnast, with aspirations to the state finals, at Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey. Her brother, Andrew Shue, and Zach Braff also attended Columbia High School.
19Got started in commercials as "The Burger King Girl.".
20Older sister of Andrew Shue.
21Son, Miles William, with Davis Guggenheim was born. [November 1997]

Pictures

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Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Battle of the Sexes2017completed
Death Wish2017completedLucy Kersey
Blunt Talk2015TV SeriesSuzanne Mayview
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2012-2015TV SeriesJulie Finlay
Behaving Badly2014Pamela Bender / Saint Poppy
Chasing Mavericks2012Kristy Moriarity
House at the End of the Street2012Sarah
Hope Springs2012Karen, The Bartender
American Dad!2012TV SeriesFemale Detective
Janie Jones2010Mary Ann Jones
Piranha 3D2010Julie Forester
Waking Madison2010Dr. Elizabeth Barnes
Curb Your Enthusiasm2009TV SeriesVirginia
Don McKay2009Sonny
Hamlet 22008Elisabeth Shue
First Born2007Laura
Gracie2007Lindsay Bowen
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story2005Lily
Hide and Seek2005Elizabeth
Mysterious Skin2004Mrs. McCormick
Leo2002Mary Bloom
Tuck Everlasting2002Narrator (voice)
Amy & Isabelle2001TV MovieIsabelle Goodrow
Hollow Man2000Linda McKay
Molly1999Molly McKay
Cousin Bette1998Jenny Cadine
City of Angels1998Pregnant Woman (uncredited)
Palmetto1998Mrs. Donnelly / Rhea Malroux
Deconstructing Harry1997Fay
The Saint1997Dr. Emma Russell
The Trigger Effect1996Annie Kay
Leaving Las Vegas1995Sera
The Underneath1995Susan Crenshaw
Blind Justice1994TV MovieCaroline
Radio Inside1994Natalie
Heart and Souls1993Anne
Dream On1993TV SeriesMaura Barish
Twenty Bucks1993Emily Adams
The General Motors Playwrights Theater1992TV SeriesAlice Adams
Soapdish1991Lori Craven / Angelique
The Marrying Man1991Adele Horner
Back to the Future Part III1990Jennifer Parker
Back to the Future Part II1989Jennifer
Body Wars1989ShortDr. Cynthia Lair
Cocktail1988Jordan Mooney
Adventures in Babysitting1987Chris
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1987TV SeriesKathy Shelton
Link1986Jane Chase
Call to Glory1984-1985TV SeriesJackie Sarnac
The Karate Kid1984Ali
Somewhere, Tomorrow1983Margie (as Lisa Shue)
The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana1982TV MovieLynn Osborne (as Lisa Shue)

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Cousin Bette1998performer: "The Other Side of Heaven", "The Tiger Song", "The Devil Song", "Farewell, My Friends", "Le Carilloneur"
Adventures in Babysitting1987performer: "Babysitting Blues"

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Gracie2007producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Way of the Karate Kid2005Video documentary short special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 20162016TV MovieHerself
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 15: Cool Cars2015ShortHerself
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 15: Following the Evidence2015ShortHerself
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 15: Killer Crime Scenes2015ShortHerself
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 15: That's All, Stokes2015ShortHerself
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 14: Back to Basics2014Video documentary shortHerself
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 14: Guest Who's Coming to Visit?2014Video documentary shortHerself
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 14: The Making of Girls Gone Wild2014Video documentary shortHerself
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 14: Throwback 300th2014Video documentary shortHerself
The Talk2012-2013TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Queen Latifah Show2013TV SeriesHerself - Guest
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Season 13: Providing Food and Shelter2013Video shortHerself
CBS Cares2013TV SeriesHerself
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas2012Video shortHerself
The 37th Annual Gracie Awards2012TV SpecialHerself
Don't Scream, Just Swim: Behind-the-Scenes of 'Piranha 3D'2011VideoHerself
Ving Rhames Wins Oscar for Piranha 3D2010Video shortHerself
Chelsea Lately2010TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Live with Kelly and Ryan1995-2007TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Up Close with Carrie Keagan2007TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Penguin Safari2007TV Movie documentaryNarrator
Tavis Smiley2007TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The 79th Annual Academy Awards2007TV SpecialHerself - Audience Member (uncredited)
The Reichen Show2005TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Hide and Seek: Do You Want to Play? The Making of 'Hide and Seek'2005Video documentary shortHerself
The View2005TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2005TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Hollywood Salutes Nicolas Cage: An American Cinematheque Tribute2002TV SpecialHerself
The First Year2001TV Movie documentaryNarrator (voice)
Fleshing Out the 'Hollow Man'2000Video documentaryHerself
Hollow Man: Anatomy of a Thriller2000Video documentary shortHerself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1997-2000TV SeriesHerself - Guest
HBO First Look2000TV Series documentary shortHerself
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards2000TV Special documentaryHerself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993-1999TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1998-1999TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Showbiz Today1991-1998TV SeriesHerself
The 70th Annual Academy Awards1998TV SpecialHerself - Presenter: Best Costume Design
The 49th Bafta Awards1996TV SpecialHerself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Motion Picture
The 68th Annual Academy Awards1996TV SpecialHerself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role & Presenter
1996 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards1996TV Special documentaryHerself - Presenter
2nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards1996TV SpecialHerself - Nominee
Late Show with David Letterman1996TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Oprah Winfrey Show1992TV SeriesHerself - Guest

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1996CFCA AwardChicago Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1996DFWFCA AwardDallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1996Independent Spirit AwardIndependent Spirit AwardsBest Female LeadLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1996NSFC AwardNational Society of Film Critics Awards, USABest ActressLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1995ACCAAwards Circuit Community AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1995LAFCA AwardLos Angeles Film Critics Association AwardsBest ActressLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1988Best ActressParis Film FestivalAdventures in Babysitting (1987)
1985Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Musical, Comedy, Adventure or DramaThe Karate Kid (1984)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2005Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsChoice Movie Scream SceneHide and Seek (2005)
2001Blockbuster Entertainment AwardBlockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Actress - Science FictionHollow Man (2000)
1998Blockbuster Entertainment AwardBlockbuster Entertainment AwardsFavorite Actress - SuspenseThe Saint (1997)
1996OscarAcademy Awards, USABest Actress in a Leading RoleLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1996Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1996BAFTA Film AwardBAFTA AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1996Chlotrudis AwardChlotrudis AwardsBest ActressLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1996ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleLeaving Las Vegas (1995)
1988Blimp AwardKids' Choice Awards, USAFavorite Movie ActressAdventures in Babysitting (1987)
1987Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest ActressLink (1986)

2nd Place Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1995NYFCC AwardNew York Film Critics Circle AwardsBest ActressLeaving Las Vegas (1995)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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