Elisabeth Shue (born October 6, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware) is a popular American film actress combining glamour and intelligence in her roles. Shue was born into a well-heeled and well-educated family and grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey. Her parents divorced while she was in the fourth grade. Her father, who was active in Republican politics, once unsuccessfully ran for the US Senate in New Jersey. Shue attended Wellesley College and Harvard College and acted in television commercials for extra spending money. |
