Erika Christensen is an American film and television actress. Having first appeared in a McDonald's commercial at the age of 10, she has appeared in over 30 movies and television shows in her brief career. A native of Seattle, she was raised in Los Angeles, and attended the Church of Scientology school Delphi Academy.
Fast Facts:
- Born: August 19, 1982
- Full Name: Erika Jane Christensen
- Origin: Seattle, Washington
- Appeared in Michael Jackson video "Childhood"
Hi Wally, Hi Beav
At the age of 13, Christensen landed the role of Wally Cleaver's girlfriend Karen in the film version of "Leave It To Beaver". She would then appear in a series of television guest star spots on shows such as Frasier, The Practice, Touched by an Angel, and 3rd Rock from the Sun.
A Look that could stop 'Traffic'
Then in 2000, director Stephen Soderbergh cast her in the Academy Award winning film Traffic, and she was recognized for her performance not only by many movie critics, but the 'Breakthrough Performance Female' award at the MTV Movie Awards.
Six Degrees of Erika
Since the success of Traffic, Christensen has appeared in films such as Swimfan, Wuthering Heights, The Perfect Score with Scarlett Johansen, and How to Rob a Bank. She also starred in the short-lived ABC drama series Six Degrees.
