Eliza Patricia Dushku was born on December 30, 1980, in Watertown, Massachusetts. She is an American actress, television producer, voice actor, and businesswoman. Her parents are Philip Dushku and Judith Rasmussen, and she has three brothers: Nate, Ben, and Aaron Dushku. Eliza attended Beaver Country Day School and Watertown High School before enrolling at Suffolk University in Boston for higher education.
Dushku began her acting career at the age of 10 when she was cast by a talent agent. Her first significant role came in the film That Night (1992), which brought her early attention. She gained additional recognition for her role as Pearl in This Boy’s Life (1993), acting alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. In 1994, she played Dana Tasker, the teenage daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis’s characters in the action-comedy True Lies.
Eliza rose to prominence through her role as Faith, a rogue Slayer, in the popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Her portrayal earned praise and later led to a recurring role in the show's spinoff, Angel. She further solidified her television career by starring in The New Guy, Wrong Turn, and Bring It On (2000), a hit cheerleader comedy. She also appeared with DJ Qualls in The New Guy and alongside James Franco and Robert De Niro in City by the Sea (2002).
Dushku headlined two Fox series: Tru Calling (2003–2005), where she played a medical student with the ability to relive days to prevent deaths, and Dollhouse (2009–2010), a science-fiction drama produced by Joss Whedon. Both roles showcased her range and reinforced her presence in genre television.
Eliza is also the founder and CEO of Boston Diva Productions, a company she established to produce projects that align with her creative vision. In 2006, she visited Albania—her father’s native country—after being invited by Prime Minister Sali Berisha. During the visit, she was honored as an honorary citizen of Tirana, reflecting her recognition beyond the entertainment industry.
| Birth Date: | 30 Dec, 1980 |
| Age: | 39 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America Albania |
| Birth Place: | Watertown |
| Education: | George Washington University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress, model, producer, activist |
| Twitter Id: | Elizadushku |
| Spouse: | Peter Palandjian [M. 2018] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
