Leelee Sobieski Overview

Sobieski was born Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski in New York City. Her father, a native of France, is a painter and her mother is a writer. Both encouraged Leelee to explore the arts at a young age, by introducing her to Shakespeare in the Park at age three, toting her to art galleries every weekend, and the south of France every summer. At age 11, Sobieski was spotted in her school cafeteria by a casting agent, who suggested she try acting. The concept had never even crossed her... See All