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Elisa Donovan

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Elisa Donovan
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Elisa's film career began when she played the role of Amber in the Paramount Pictures feature-film -Clueless (1995). She went on to play Amber for three seasons in the follow-up television series. She then went on to three seasons of the ABC and then WB TV-series Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996), playing Morgan Cavanaugh. She's also had recurring roles on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), Judging Amy (1995-2005) , and Jack & Jill (1999-2001). Among many film roles, she was most notably featured alongside Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan in the comedy feature-film A Night at the Roxbury (1998) . And last year co-starred in the film A Golden Christmas (2009), with Andrea Roth, Nicholas Brendon, Bruce Davison and Alley Mills. Elisa stars in the indie film A Valentine's Date (2011), a romantic comedy set to be released in February of 2011. She stars opposite Emmy winner Tom Skerritt, John Schneider and Brad Rowe. Elisa also co-stars in the Warner Bros/CW web series The Lake (2009), which reunites her with 90210 pal Jason Priestley, who directs the series. Elisa begins shooting the second season in Fall 2010. Last Christmas, Elisa starred in the ABC Family movie The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009) (cable's number one program in its time slot, & was the seasons most watched cable movie in total viewers), opposite Dean Cain, Gary Valentine and Mindy Sterling. Elisa also co-stars in the sequel The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (2010), which will air Christmas, 2010. Elisa is the star of the NBC Universal Digital Studio hit web series In Gayle We Trust (2009), created by Brent Forrester. Also a writer, Elisa premiered her one-woman show, "Sweet Dreams" - which she is now developing into a book - in 2008 at The Geffen Playhouse, LA. Elisa's piece Already Perfect was published in Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul II, and she regularly works as a mentor with young women who have eating disorders. Originally from Northport, Long Island, Elisa grew up studying acting, dance and photography, as well as riding horses competitively. She graduated from The New School University in NYC, where she studied dramatic literature, acting and writing. She lives in Los Angeles.

In 2021, Elisa's first book, "Wake Me When You Leave", was published by Llewellyn Worldwide and Penguin Randomhouse Audio. The book is in development as a film which will be her directorial debut.
BornFebruary 3, 1971
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    Known for

    Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, and Brittany Murphy in Clueless (1995)
    Clueless
    6.9
    • Amber
    • 1995
    Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan in A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
    A Night at the Roxbury
    6.2
    • Cambi
    • 1998
    Melissa Joan Hart in Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
    Sabrina the Teenage Witch
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Morgan Cavanaugh
    Wake Me When You Leave
    • Director

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      Actress



      • What Ever Happened to Daisy?
        • Lydia Thornhill
        • Post-production
        • TV Series



      • Ryan McPartlin and Taylor Cole in Double Scoop (2025)
        Double Scoop
        6.1
        TV Movie
        • Alexandra
        • 2025
      • Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll, Gary Cole, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, and Diona Reasonover in NCIS (2003)
        NCIS
        7.8
        TV Series
        • Carol
        • Rebecca Kemp
        • 2006–2024
      • Alicia Silverstone in Clueless Superbowl Commercial (2023)
        Clueless Superbowl Commercial
        8.0
        Short
        • Amber
        • 2023
      • Francesca Eastwood in MDMA (2017)
        MDMA
        5.3
        • Mary
        • Jeanine's mother
        • 2017
      • HOARS (Home Owner Association Regency Supreme) (2015)
        HOARS (Home Owner Association Regency Supreme)
        6.2
        TV Series
        • Julia Roberts
        • 2015
      • The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015)
        The Dog Who Saved Summer
        4.5
        • Belinda Bannister
        • 2015
      • Melissa & Joey (2010)
        Melissa & Joey
        7.0
        TV Series
        • Darcey
        • 2014
      • The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)
        The Dog Who Saved Easter
        3.8
        • Belinda Bannister
        • 2014
      • Iggy Azalea Feat. Charli XCX: Fancy (2014)
        Iggy Azalea Feat. Charli XCX: Fancy
        6.6
        Music Video
        • Amber
        • 2014
      • Chasing Happiness (2012)
        Chasing Happiness
        6.2
        • Jen
        • 2012
      • Cerina Vincent in MoniKa (2012)
        MoniKa
        3.9
        • Andrea
        • 2012
      • The Dog Who Saved the Holidays (2012)
        The Dog Who Saved the Holidays
        4.5
        TV Movie
        • Belinda Bannister
        • 2012
      • Adrienne Barbeau, Elisa Donovan, Kerri Green, Joey Kern, Cerina Vincent, and Michael Worth in Complacent (2012)
        Complacent
        6.3
        • Jennifer Pulchek
        • 2012
      • In Gayle We Trust (2009)
        In Gayle We Trust
        7.3
        TV Series
        • Gayle Evans
        • 2009–2011
      • Gabrielle Carteris, Elisa Donovan, Michael Gross, David O'Donnell, Sarah Thompson, Chonda Pierce, Ariana Nicole George, and Ashlee Schenck in 12 Wishes of Christmas (2011)
        12 Wishes of Christmas
        5.4
        TV Movie
        • Laura Lindsey
        • 2011

      Producer



      • The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015)
        The Dog Who Saved Summer
        4.5
        • co-producer
        • 2015
      • The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)
        The Dog Who Saved Easter
        3.8
        • co-producer
        • 2014
      • In Gayle We Trust (2009)
        In Gayle We Trust
        7.3
        TV Series
        • producer
        • 2009–2011

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      Worst Cooks In America 90's Celebrity
      Demo Reel 7:06
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      Worst Cooks In America 90's Celebrity
      Demo Reel 7:06
      Worst Cooks In America 90's Celebrity
      Drama reel
      Demo Reel 5:36
      Drama reel
      Cardinal X
      Clip 1:35
      Cardinal X
      Spooky Buddies
      Clip 0:13
      Spooky Buddies
      Spooky Buddies
      Clip 0:10
      Spooky Buddies

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        • Official Website for Elisa Donovan
      • Height
        • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
      • Born
        • February 3, 1971
        • Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
      • Spouse
        • Charles BigelowOctober 13, 2012 - present (1 child)
      • Children
        • Scarlett Avery Bigelow
      • Parents
          Jack Donovan
      • Other works
        Music video for 'N Sync: "I Drive Myself Crazy"
      • Publicity listings
        • 2 Interviews
        • 9 Articles
        • 3 Pictorials

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        Has a story in a Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul book about how she fought anorexia.
      • Trademarks
          Red hair

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        54 years old
      • When was Elisa Donovan born?
        February 3, 1971
      • Where was Elisa Donovan born?
        Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
      • What is Elisa Donovan's birth name?
        Lisa Donovan
      • How tall is Elisa Donovan?
        5 feet 5 inches, or 1.65 meters

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