Lucy Liu
Lucy Alexis Liu (/ˈluː/; born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, producer, and artist. Widely regarded as a trailblazer for Asian American representation in Hollywood, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Critics' Choice Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards. A prominent sex symbol in the late 1990s and early 2000s, she has been recognised for shifting Western mainstream beauty standards. In 2019, Liu became the second Asian American woman to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Liu had her breakthrough role as Ling Woo in the Fox legal comedy-drama series Ally McBeal (1998–2002). She received further recognition for starring in the action comedy film Charlie's Angels (2000) and its sequel Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), and the martial arts action film Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) and its sequel Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004). She also starred in the films Payback (1999), Shanghai Noon (2000), Chicago (2002), Lucky Number Slevin (2006), Watching the Detectives (2007), The Man with the Iron Fists (2012), Set It Up (2018), Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023), and Presence (2024). In 2025, she received renewed critical attention for her performance in the psychological drama Rosemead.
Liu starred as Dr. Joan Watson in the CBS crime drama series Elementary (2012–2019). She also voiced Master Viper in the first three films of the Kung Fu Panda franchise (2008–2016) and Silvermist in the Tinker Bell series (2008–2015). Her other voice credits include the children's series Maya & Miguel (2004–2007) on PBS Kids, the animated films Mulan II (2004) and Strange World (2022), as well as the English and Mandarin-dubbed versions of the animated films The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013) and Magic Wonderland (2014).
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Known for
The Simpsons
Madam Wu (voice)
The X-Files
Kim Hsin
Elementary
Joan Watson
Futurama
Lucy Liu's Head (voice)
King of the Hill
Tid Pao (voice)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Lucy Liu
The Mighty Nein
Bright Queen (voice)
Sex and the City
Lucy Liu
Beverly Hills, 90210
Red One
Zoe
ER
Mei-Sun Leow
Home Improvement
Woman #3
Kung Fu Panda
Viper (voice)
L.A. Law
Mei Lin
Jackie Chan Adventures
Adult Jade (voice)
Presence
Rebekah
Coach
Nicole Wong
Girls
Detective Mosedale
Nash Bridges
Joy Powell
Tinker Bell
Silvermist (voice)
Set It Up
Kirsten Stevens
Kung Fu Panda 2
Viper (voice)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
O-Ren Ishii
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
O-Ren Ishii (Cottonmouth)
Ugly Betty
Grace Chin
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Oi-Lan
Why Women Kill
Simone Grove
Joey
Lauren
Detachment
Dr. Doris Parker
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Viper (voice)
The Oscars
Self
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
O-Ren Ishii 'Cottonmouth'
Secret of the Wings
Silvermist (voice)
The Man with the Iron Fists
Madame Blossom
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Alex Munday
Old Guy
Anata
Shanghai Noon
Princess Pei Pei
Ally McBeal
Ling Woo
Kung Fu Panda 3
Viper (voice)
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
Silvermist (voice)
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Kalypso
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Self / Presenter
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Silvermist (voice)
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
Lucy Liu (voice)
Molly
Brenda
Southland
Officer Jessica Tang
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Silvermist (voice)
Charlie's Angels
Alex Munday
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
Agent Jane Sever
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Melana (voice)
Pixie Hollow Games
Silvermist (voice)
The Tiger's Apprentice
Nua Kua / Cynthia (voice)
Watching the Detectives
Violet
Today with Hoda & Jenna
Self
Kung Fu Panda Holiday
Viper (voice)
Hotel
Kawika
Pixie Hollow Bake Off
Silvermist (voice)
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
Moonie (voice)
Jentry Chau vs the Underworld
Moonie / Imprisoned Ghost (voice)
Gridlock'd
Cee-cee
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll
Viper (voice)
Love Kills
Kashi
Mulan II
Mei (voice)
Rise: Blood Hunter
Sadie Blake
Chicago
Kitty Baxter
Dirty Sexy Money
Nola Lyons
Jerry Maguire
Former girlfriend
3 Needles
Jin Ping
Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy
Silvermist (voice)
Audition
Play It to the Bone
Lia
The Trouble With Bliss
Andrea
Flypaper
Dot
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Sio (voice)
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
Rowena Adler
Rosemead
Irene
Lucky Number Slevin
Lindsey
Death to 2021
Snook Austin
QT8: The First Eight
Self
Payback
Pearl
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Self - Guest
Strange World
Callisto Mal (voice)
Difficult People
Veronica Ford
Little Spirit: Christmas in New York
Leo's Mother (voice)
Maya & Miguel
Maggie Lee (voice)
Michael Jackson's Halloween
Conformity (voice)
Billy on the Street
Self
Bo' Selecta!
Self
A Man in Full
Joyce Newman
High Incident
Officer Whin
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human
The Female's Asian Friend
America | A Tribute to Heroes
Self
Bang
Hooker
The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 1'
Self
Redlight
Narrator
The Adventures of Disney Fairies
Silvermist (voice)
Rhythm of Destiny
Donna
True Crime
Toy Store Girl
Cashmere Mafia
Mia Mason
Kung Fu Panda | Legends of Awesomeness: The Midnight Stranger Vol.4
Viper (voice)
The Year of Getting to Know Us
Anne
Pearl
Amy Li
Protozoa
Ari
Guy
Woman at Newstand
Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets Collection
Viper (Voice)
Riot
Tiffany
Hotel Malibu
Co-Worker
My Date with Drew
Self (uncredited)
Nobody Nothing Nowhere
Future World
The Queen
Players
Game Over
Raquel Smashenburn (voice)
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - Good Croc, Bad Croc
Viper (voice)
Domino
Taryn Miles
A World of Calm
Narrator
Code Name: The Cleaner
Gina
Marry Me
Rae Ann Carter
Dellaventura
Yuling Chong
Cypher
Rita Foster
City of Industry
Cathi Rose
Stage Mother
Sienna
Nomads
Susan
Superfakes
East of Main Street: Taking the Lead
Self
The Last Weekend in May
Leah
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
The Graham Norton Show
Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
The View
Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
The Drew Barrymore Show
Self
The Reichen Show
Self
This Morning
Self