--- name: "Eliza Dushku" canonical: "https://film.one/person/eliza-dushku" fi1m_id: "eliza-dushku" imdb_id: "nm0244630" tmdb_id: 13446 wikidata_id: "Q210200" roles: ["Actor"] born: "30 December 1980" reviewed_on_fi1m: 5 average_fi1m_score: 67 average_as: "actor" average_over: 5 updated: "2026-10-09T19:31:47.391992+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Eliza Dushku ## Identity Eliza Dushku - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/eliza-dushku - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** eliza-dushku - **IMDb ID:** nm0244630 - **TMDB ID:** 13446 - **Wikidata ID:** Q210200 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliza_Dushku, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q210200, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0244630/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/13446 Actor. Born 30 December 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 30 December 1980, Boston, Massachusetts, USA - **Active:** 1994–2009 - **Also known as:** Еліза Душку, Элиза Душку, Elizabeth Patricia Dushku, Eliza Patricia Dushku - **Frequently works with:** [David Solomon](https://film.one/person/david-solomon.md), [James A. Contner](https://film.one/person/james-a-contner.md), [Jane Espenson](https://film.one/person/jane-espenson.md), [Joss Whedon](https://film.one/person/joss-whedon.md), [Marita Grabiak](https://film.one/person/marita-grabiak.md), [Steven S. DeKnight](https://film.one/person/steven-s-deknight.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 67, as actor, over 5 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 74 (2), 2000s 63 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 67 to 64 across 5 titles - **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 1 of 4 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 3, Action 2, Drama 2, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 2, Action & Adventure 1, Adventure 1 - **Screen time:** 4 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $413m across 2 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliza_Dushku, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q210200, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0244630/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/13446 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Buffy the Vampire Slayer*](https://film.one/tv/buffy-the-vampire-slayer.md) (80) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Eliza Dushku > We rate Eliza Dushku most highly as Faith, where physical confidence leaves room for sympathy. The later tendency to cast her as another tough outsider can make a distinctive performer look needlessly predictable. Faith is a rogue Slayer in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, and Eliza Dushku does not have to make her agreeable to make her worth watching. Her commitment to the physical side of acting helps, but the sympathy she finds for this flawed character matters more. We were surprised by how much we cared about Faith, given how difficult she can be. In a series whose supernatural plotting is uneven, Dushku gives us someone to stay for. The early film work includes Pearl in *This Boy's Life* (1993) and Dana, the daughter of the central couple, in James Cameron's *True Lies* (1994). We like Cameron's inventive action and the comic cast, but the long, cruel marital detour makes it a qualified recommendation. Dana is not the role we would choose to explain Dushku's appeal. The more revealing shift is from those supporting film parts to a recurring television character with enough room for conflicting feelings. Faith became her breakthrough when she joined the series in 1998, and tough outsiders became a recurring casting choice afterwards. That is an understandable response to a performer with her physical commitment, though it risks treating her capacity for sympathy as an optional extra. A part that gives her only defiance is asking for less than she can do. *Bring It On* (2000), with Dushku as Missy Pantone, offered a lighter ensemble setting for that physical commitment. Leading television roles followed in *Tru Calling* (2003–2005) and *Dollhouse* (2009–2010), the latter created by Joss Whedon. As Echo in *Dollhouse*, she played multiple personas and also served as a producer. That gave her a chance to work beyond the familiar outsider casting, though variety alone is not a reason to prefer a performance. Start with *Buffy*, and allow some patience for the supernatural plotting. ## Biography Eliza Dushku is an American actress. She was born on 30 December 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Watertown. She began acting as a child, appearing in *That Night* (1992), *This Boy's Life* (1993) and *True Lies* (1994). Dushku starred as Faith in the series *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1998–2003) and its spin-off *Angel* (2000–2003). She later led *Tru Calling* (2003–2005) and *Dollhouse* (2009–2010), and appeared in films including *Bring It On* (2000), *Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back* (2001) and *Wrong Turn* (2003). She also had guest roles in series such as *That '70s Show* and *Banshee*. Dushku retired from acting in 2017. She holds a master's degree in counselling and works as a therapist and mental health advocate. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (5) - *Dollhouse* (2009), Fi1m 66, as Echo / Caroline Farrell — [page](https://film.one/tv/dollhouse.md) - *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), Fi1m 68, as Angela Page — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md) - *Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back* (2001), Fi1m 54, as Sissy — [page](https://film.one/film/jay-and-silent-bob-strike-back.md) - *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1997), Fi1m 80, as Faith — [page](https://film.one/tv/buffy-the-vampire-slayer.md) - *True Lies* (1994), Fi1m 68, as Dana — [page](https://film.one/film/true-lies.md) ## Complete filmography (55) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *In Waves and War* (2024), Executive Producer - *Mapplethorpe* (2019), Producer - *The Saint* (2017), as Patricia Holm - *Eloise* (2016), as Pia Carter - *Bull* (2016), series, as J.P. Nunnelly - *Jane Wants a Boyfriend* (2015), as Bianca - *Dear Albania* (2015), Actor - *Con Man* (2015), series, as Cindy - *The Scribbler* (2014), as Silk - *Delirium* (2014), series, Actor - *The Gable 5* (2014), as Taylor Shaye - *Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.* (2013), series, as She-Hulk (voice) - *Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie* (2013), as Lipstick Lesbian (voice) - *Banshee* (2013), series, as Veronica Dawson — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/banshee.md) - *Off Season: The Lex Morrison Story* (2013), as The Pro - *DC Showcase: Catwoman* (2011), as Catwoman / Selina Kyle (voice) - *Batman: Year One* (2011), as Selina (voice) - *Torchwood: Web of Lies* (2011), series, as Holly Mokri (voice) - *Leap Year* (2011), series, as June Pepper - *Robotomy* (2010), series, as Shockzana - *Locked In* (2010), as Renee - *The League* (2009), series, as Kristen - *White Collar* (2009), series, as Raquel Laroque - *The Cleveland Show* (2009), series, as Eliza Dushku (voice) - *Open Graves* (2009), as Erica - *Dollhouse* (2009), series, as Echo / Caroline Farrell — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/dollhouse.md) - *The Alphabet Killer* (2008), as Megan Paige - *The Coverup* (2008), as Monica Wright - *Bottle Shock* (2008), as Joe - *Sex and Breakfast* (2007), as Renee - *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), series, as Angela Page — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md) - *The Guild* (2007), series, as Eliza Dushku - *Nobel Son* (2007), as City Hall - *On Broadway* (2007), as Lena Wilson - *Ugly Betty* (2006), series, as Cameron Ashlock - *Tru Calling* (2003), series, as Tru Davies - *The Kiss* (2003), as Megan - *Wrong Turn* (2003), as Jessie Burlingame - *City by the Sea* (2002), as Gina - *The New Guy* (2002), as Danielle - *Soul Survivors* (2001), as Annabel - *Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back* (2001), as Sissy — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/jay-and-silent-bob-strike-back.md) - *Bring It On* (2000), as Missy Pantone - *Bull* (2000), series, as Harris - *Angel* (1999), series, as Faith - *That '70s Show* (1998), series, as Sarah - *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1997), series, as Faith — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/buffy-the-vampire-slayer.md) - *King of the Hill* (1997), series, as Jordan Hilgren-Bronson (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md) - *Race the Sun* (1996), as Cindy Johnson - *Journey* (1995), as Cat - *Bye Bye Love* (1995), as Emma - *True Lies* (1994), as Dana — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/true-lies.md) - *This Boy's Life* (1993), as Pearl - *That Night* (1992), as Alice Bloom - *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Cat ## Gallery - ![Eliza Dushku](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-064e6daea38f.jpg) Eliza Dushku — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Eliza_Dushku_%2840173401073%29.jpg/1280px-Eliza_Dushku_%2840173401073%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Actress Eliza Dushku, during the June 7, 2011 filming of "One the Fence", the ninth episode of the third season of the American TV series White Collar at 10 Dow](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-d0f79d08c725.jpg) Actress Eliza Dushku, during the June 7, 2011 filming of "One the Fence", the ninth episode of the third season of the American TV series White Collar at 10 Dow — Nightscream, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/6.7.11ElizaDuskuByLuigiNovi1.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Actors Matthew Bomer and Eliza Dushku, at 10 Downing, a restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, during the June 7, 2011 filming of "On the Fence", the ninth epi](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-03ca74f21b55.jpg) Actors Matthew Bomer and Eliza Dushku, at 10 Downing, a restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, during the June 7, 2011 filming of "On the Fence", the ninth epi — Nightscream, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/6.7.11WC3.9OnTheFenceDushkuBomerByLuigiNovi1.jpg/1280px-6.7.11WC3.9OnTheFenceDushkuBomerByLuigiNovi1.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Actors Matthew Bomer and Eliza Dushku, at 10 Downing, a restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, during the June 7, 2011 filming of "On the Fence", the ninth epi](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-026951e917c9.jpg) Actors Matthew Bomer and Eliza Dushku, at 10 Downing, a restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, during the June 7, 2011 filming of "On the Fence", the ninth epi — Nightscream, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/6.7.11WC3.9OnTheFenceDushkuBomerByLuigiNovi2.jpg/1280px-6.7.11WC3.9OnTheFenceDushkuBomerByLuigiNovi2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Eliza Dushku](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-b41a030a8863.jpg) Eliza Dushku — Image via TMDB - ![Eliza Dushku](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-a8af81e0afd3.jpg) Eliza Dushku — Image via TMDB - ![Eliza Dushku](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-fb1ee73ac959.jpg) Eliza Dushku — Image via TMDB - ![Actors Eliza Dushku and Matthew Bomer (sitting to the left of Dushku), at 10 Downing, a restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, during the June 7, 2011 filming ](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-c7c81f80a59d.jpg) Actors Eliza Dushku and Matthew Bomer (sitting to the left of Dushku), at 10 Downing, a restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, during the June 7, 2011 filming — Nightscream, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/6.7.11WC3.9OnTheFenceDushkuBomerByLuigiNovi3.jpg/1280px-6.7.11WC3.9OnTheFenceDushkuBomerByLuigiNovi3.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Actress Eliza Dushku (center, wearing the hat) sits at a table at 10 Downing, a restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, during the June 7, 2011 filming of "On t](https://film.one/media/person/62498/gallery-03694c61850a.jpg) Actress Eliza Dushku (center, wearing the hat) sits at a table at 10 Downing, a restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, during the June 7, 2011 filming of "On t — Nightscream, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/6.7.11WC3.9OnTheFenceDushkuByLuigiNovi.jpg/1280px-6.7.11WC3.9OnTheFenceDushkuByLuigiNovi.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - 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