Profile: Erika Christensen
Born: August 19, 1982, Seattle, Washington, USA
Raised: Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Actress
Height: 5' 5"
Quote: "I was always the one who didn't mind changing in front of her friends and then wondered afterward, Did I make you uncomfortable?"
Quote: "I'm more proud of my upper body. Let's just say I'm a typical female in that way."
Biography: Erika Christensen
Erika has been training as an actress for many years. In her "early years" Erika performed a great deal in live theatre; acting, dancing and singing for audiences in hundreds of shows throughout Southern California. After having worked in lead roles with several groups including the Serendipity Theatre Company and Pasadena Dance Theatre, Erika made the decision to become a professional actress.
With this resolve and an enormous store of acting, singing and dancing "triple-threat" talent, Erika went on to be cast in such diverse projects as Michael Jackson's music video "Childhood" and sang back-up vocals on Neil Diamond's "The Christmas Album II."
Transitioning her talent to television and film, Erika landed the role of Karen, Wally Cleaver's girlfriend in Universal's "Leave It To Beaver," where she was critically noted for the chemistry and radiant self-assurance she brought to the character.
Erika's television credits include "Frasier," "Third Rock from the Sun," and "Movie Stars." While she loves to play comedy, she has also gravitated to dramatic roles, playing in award winning TV dramas such as "The Practice," "Touched By An Angel," and "Nothing Sacred." Erika's outstanding performance in "Nothing Sacred" was recognized for it's sensitivity and depth and was nominated by the Hollywood Reporter for the prestigious 1998 Young Star Award; "Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama TV Series."
Also busy with film projects, Erika's film roles include the Disney film "Can of Worms" in which she played the teenage heroine, Katelyn. The made for tv movie was released on The Disney Channel in April 1999. More recently, Erika stars as Michael Douglas' drug-addicted daughter in the critically acclaimed film "Traffic," also starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Brolin, Topher Grace ("That '70s Show") and Majandra Delfino ("Roswell").
Erika later appeared in "Home Room," which highlights her acting talents as she plays Deanna Cartwright, a student involved in a high school shooting incident. "Swimfan" features Erika as Madison Bell, a girl who's one-night-stand with a fellow student leads to sinister consequences. Her recent project, "The Banger Sisters," also stars Goldie Hawn and Susan Sarandon, and she can soon be seen in "The Perfect Score."
Filmography:
The Sisters (2005)--Irina
Riding the Bullet (2004)--Jessica
The Upside of Anger (2004)--Andy Wolfmeyer
The Perfect Score (2004)--Anna Ross
Wuthering Heights (2003) (TV)--Cate
The Banger Sisters (2002)--Hannah Kingsley
Swimfan (2002)--Madison Belle
Home Room (2002)--Deanna
Traffic (2000)--Caroline Wakefield
Thanks (1999) TV Series--Abigail Winthrop
Can of Worms (1999) (TV)--Katelyn
Leave It to Beaver (1997)--Karen
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