Elisa Donovan, born Lisa Adaline Donovan, hails from Poughkeepsie, New York. She is the daughter of Charlotte Donovan, a business executive, and Jack Donovan. Raised on Long Island, she developed a strong background in gymnastics, equestrianism, and dance during her youth. She began acting at the age of 12 and later attended The New School in New York City, where she studied acting, literature, and writing.
To avoid confusion with another actress already registered under the name Lisa Donovan in the performing arts union, she adopted the professional name Elisa Donovan. In 1994, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in film and television, landing her first television role as Tanya in the series Blossom.
Elisa Donovan rose to fame with her portrayal of Amber Mariens, the stylish nemesis of Alicia Silverstone’s Cher, in the 1995 teen comedy Clueless. She reprised her role in the television adaptation of the film, starring alongside Rachel Blanchard, who took over the lead role originally played by Silverstone. Her performance in Clueless established Donovan as a recognized figure in pop culture of the 1990s.
Beyond Clueless, Donovan appeared in a variety of television shows and films. She had roles in popular series including Beverly Hills, 90210, A Night at the Roxbury, and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, where she gained further recognition as Morgan Cavanaugh. She also had a recurring role as Sharona in the Disney Channel show Sonny with a Chance.
Her acting credits also include a guest appearance on NCIS in the 2006 episode titled "Dead and Unburied." She continued to gain visibility through several holiday-themed and family films, including the popular franchise The Dog Who Saved Christmas and its sequels.
| Birth Date: | 3 Feb, 1971 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Poughkeepsie |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
