Years active 1994–present Spouse Charlie Bigelow (m. 2012) Role Actress | Name Elisa Donovan Website www.elisadonovan.net Children Scarlett Bigelow | |
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Full Name Lisa Adaline Donovan Occupation Actress, writer, producer Parents Charlotte Donovan, Jack Donovan Education The New School, Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts Movies and TV shows Clueless, Sabrina - the Teenage, The Dog Who Saved Christmas, A Night at the Roxbury, The Dog Who Saved Christma Similar People Stacey Dash, Jeremy Sisto, Justin Walker, Donald Faison, Peter Sullivan Profiles | ||
Elisa donovan
Elisa Donovan (born Lisa Adaline Donovan; February 3, 1971) is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is most recognized as the character Amber from the 1995 film Clueless, in which she starred opposite Alicia Silverstone. She would reprise the role for the 1996-99 TV series of the same name, with Rachel Blanchard taking over Silverstone's role. She also starred in six films in the acclaimed "The Dog Who Saved" saga.
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- Elisa donovan
- Elisa donovan reads from sweet dreams
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Elisa donovan reads from sweet dreams
Early life
Elisa was born Lisa Adaline Donovan in Poughkeepsie, New York, the daughter of Charlotte and Jack Donovan, who was a business executive. She later changed her first name to "Elisa" when she had to join the stage union, Actor's Equity, because there was already an actress in that union named Lisa Donovan. She grew up on Long Island where she was an accomplished gymnast, dancer and equestrian. She began studying acting at age 12. She attended The New School, in New York City, where she studied writing, literature and acting. She moved to Los Angeles in 1994 and got her first sitcom role as Tanya on Blossom.
Career
Donovan's breakthrough role was in the 1995 film Clueless as Amber, Cher's nemesis. Donovan also reprised her role in the television series of the same name. Other notable roles included the film A Night at the Roxbury, Beverly Hills, 90210 as Ginger LaMonica and playing Morgan Cavanaugh on the television sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. She also played Sharona on Disney Channel's Sonny with a Chance, and has appeared in the films Complacent, The Dog Who Saved Christmas, and its sequel The Dog Who Saved the Holidays. Donovan starred in the web series, The Lake on TheWB.com. Additionally, Donovan played Gayle, an insurance agent in the small town of Maple Grove, in the web series In Gayle We Trust on NBC.com.
Donovan had a role in the film A Golden Christmas, where she played Anna, the sister of the main character and she played the lead role in "The 12 Wishes of Christmas."
In 2006 she played a guest role in the NCIS episode "Dead and Unburied".
She was also featured in 'N Sync's 1999 music video for "Thinking of You (I Drive Myself Crazy)" as the love interest for Joey Fatone.
Personal life
Donovan has been married to her husband Charlie Bigelow since October 20, 2012. They have a daughter named Scarlett Avery Bigelow (born May 8, 2012).
Filmography
Actress
2023
Clueless Superbowl Commercial (Short) as
Amber
2017
MDMA as
Mary / Jeanine's mother
2015
HOARS (Home Owner Association Regency Supreme) (TV Series) as
Julia Roberts
- No Mold, Parasites and Cocaine 244(b-1) (2015) - Julia Roberts
2015
The Dog Who Saved Summer as
Belinda Bannister
2014
Melissa & Joey (TV Series) as
Darcey
- Catch & Release (2014) - Darcey
2014
The Dog Who Saved Easter as
Belinda Bannister
2012
Chasing Happiness as
Jen
2012
MoniKa as
Andrea
2012
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays (TV Movie) as
Belinda Bannister
2012
Complacent as
Jennifer Pulchek
2012
Whole Day Down (TV Series) as
Nadine
- Last Impressionists (2012) - Nadine
- China Syndrome - Nadine
- The Jeremy Flegg Show - Nadine
- Genesis - Nadine
2009
In Gayle We Trust (TV Series) as
Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Musical (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Opening Night (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Table Read (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Pep Talk (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Notes (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Car Washer- And Rafael (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Breakdown (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Investors (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Auditions (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Shadow (2011) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the White Whale (2010) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Chili Cookoff (2010) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Coach (2010) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Tow Truck (2010) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Accident (2010) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the New Parents (2010) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Salon (2010) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Soccer Lesson (2009) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Dog (2009) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Newlyweds (2009) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Teen Driver (2009) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Hypnotist (2009) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Plumber (2009) - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Rock Star - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Changes - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Rival - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Report Card - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Fender Bender - Gayle Evans
- Gayle and the Birthday Call - Gayle Evans
2011
12 Wishes of Christmas (TV Movie) as
Laura Lindsey
2011
Spooky Buddies (Video) as
Janice
2011
The Dog Who Saved Halloween (TV Movie) as
Belinda Bannister
2011
A Valentine's Date (TV Movie) as
Laura Connors
2010
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (TV Movie) as
Belinda Bannister
2009
A Golden Christmas (TV Movie) as
Anna
2009
The Dog Who Saved Christmas (TV Movie) as
Belinda Bannister
2009
The Lake (TV Series) as
Leslie
- Summer Questions (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Kisses (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Ends (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Confessions (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Revelations (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Opportunities (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Decisions (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Changes (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Sparks (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Solstice (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Secrets (2009) - Leslie
- Summer Begins (2009) - Leslie
2009
Sonny with a Chance (TV Series) as
Sharona
- Poll'd Apart (2009) - Sharona
2008
15 Minutes of Fame as
Red
2008
Turbo Dates (TV Series)
- 3:10 to Puma
2008
Shark Swarm (TV Movie) as
Brenda
2007
It Was One of Us (TV Movie) as
Carson O'Conner
2007
Framed for Murder (TV Movie) as
June Baldwin
2006
Rocker as
Martina
2006
NCIS (TV Series) as
Rebecca Kemp
- Dead and Unburied (2006) - Rebecca Kemp
2006
TV: The Movie as
Suzy Gottlieb
2006
Kiss Me Again as
Malika
2004
Eve's Christmas (TV Movie) as
Eve
2004
A Girl's Guide to Depravity (Short)
2004
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
Shelby Crawford
- Roadhouse Blues (2004) - Shelby Crawford
- Sins of the Father (2004) - Shelby Crawford
2000
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TV Series) as
Morgan Cavanaugh
- What a Witch Wants (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Soul Mates (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- A Fish Tale (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- You Slay Me (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Spellmanian Slip (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Romance Looming (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Getting to Nose You (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Cirque du Sabrina (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Present Perfect (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina in Wonderland (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- In Sabrina We Trust (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- The Lyin', the Witch and the Wardrobe (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Ping Ping a Song (2003) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- It's a Hot, Hot, Hot, Hot Christmas (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Bada-Ping! (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Witch Way Out (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina Unplugged (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Free Sabrina (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Shift Happens (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Call Me Crazy (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- The Big Head (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Total Sabrina Live: Part 2 (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- I Fall to Pieces (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Driving Mr. Goodman (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- The Whole Ball of Wax (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- I, Busybody (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina and the Kiss (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Time After Time (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- I Think I Love You (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina and the Candidate (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Cloud Ten (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Deliver Us from E-Mail (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- A Birthday Witch (2002) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Humble Pie (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Hex, Lies, and No Video Tape (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Thin Ice (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Murder on the Halloween Express (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- What's News (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina's Date with Destiny (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Really Big Season Opener (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Finally! (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh (uncredited)
- Sabrina's Got Spirit (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina, the Activist (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Beach Blanket Bizarro (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina, the Muse (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Love Is a Many Complicated Thing (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Making the Grade (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina's New Roommate (2001) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Sabrina's Perfect Christmas (2000) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- The Halloween Scene (2000) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- House of Pi's (2000) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- You Can't Twin (2000) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Heart of the Matter (2000) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Double Time (2000) - Morgan Cavanaugh
- Every Witch Way But Loose (2000) - Morgan Cavanaugh
2002
Wolves of Wall Street as
Annabella Morris
2001
Rebound Guy (Short) as
Alexandra
2001
Liars Club as
Mae
2001
Spyder Games (TV Series) as
Gail Sanders
- Episode #1.43 (2001) - Gail Sanders
2000
Best Actress (TV Movie) as
Lori Seefer
2000
Jack & Jill (TV Series) as
Annie
- Starstruck (2000) - Annie
- A Key Exchange (2000) - Annie
1999
Pop as
Nora
1999
Just Shoot Me! (TV Series) as
Amber
- Jack Gets Tough (1999) - Amber
1999
Oh Baby (TV Series) as
Jennifer Xavier
- Sitting on Babies (1999) - Jennifer Xavier
1999
Loving Jezebel as
Salli
1996
Clueless (TV Series) as
Amber Mariens
- All Night Senior Party (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Graduation (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Prom Misses, Prom Misses (1999) - Amber Mariens
- A Test of Character (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Big Sissies (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Parent Trap (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Cher's Weekend at Bernie's (1999) - Amber Mariens
- None for the Road (1999) - Amber Mariens
- My Best Friend's Boyfriend (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Popularity (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Child Bride (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Mercy Date (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Nice Girls Finish Last (1999) - Amber Mariens
- Our Lady of Rodeo Drive (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Never P.E.T.A. Squirrel (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Father's Keeper (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Cher and Cher Alike (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Scream Again Murray, Scream Again! (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Scream Murray, Scream! (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Model Smoker (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Back from Bakersfield (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Bakersfield Blues (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Cashless (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Sean's Video (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Friends (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Let's Stay Together (1998) - Amber Mariens
- P.G. Seventeen (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Life is a Beach (1998) - Amber Mariens
- The Joint (1998) - Amber Mariens
- In Boyfriend We Trust (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Dance Fever (1998) - Amber Mariens
- Labor of Love (1998) - Amber Mariens
- A Very P.C. Christmas (Holiday) (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Valley of the Malls (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Intruder Spawn (1997) - Amber Mariens
- The Intruder (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Shop 'Til You Drop (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Homecoming Queen (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Trick or Treat (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Chick Fight Tonight (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Sharing Cher (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Suddenly Stupid (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Salsa, Chlorine & Tears (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Back to School (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Secrets & Lies (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Mr. Wright (1997) - Amber Mariens
- All Teed Off (1997) - Amber Mariens
- I'm in with the Out Crowd (1997) - Amber Mariens
- The Party's Over (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Fixing Up Daddy (1997) - Amber Mariens
- Cher, Inc. (1996) - Amber Mariens
- Romeo and Cher (1996) - Amber Mariens
- Driving Me Crazy (1996) - Amber Mariens
- I Got You Babe (1996) - Amber Mariens
- Kiss Me Kip (1996) - Amber Mariens
- Don't Stand so Close to Me (1996) - Amber Mariens
- Making Up Is Hard to Do (1996) - Amber Mariens
- We Shall Overpack (1996) - Amber Mariens
- Do We with Bad Haircuts Not Feel? (1996) - Amber Mariens
- City Beautification (1996) - Amber Mariens
- To Party or Not to Party (1996) - Amber Mariens
- As If a Girl's Reach Should Exceed Her Grasp (1996) - Amber Mariens
1999
15 Minutes (Short) as
E.D
1998
A Night at the Roxbury as
Cambi
1997
Justice League of America (TV Movie) as
Cheryl
1996
Encino Woman (TV Movie) as
Ivana
1995
Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) as
Ginger LaMonica
- Bleeding Hearts (1996) - Ginger LaMonica
- Flying (1996) - Ginger LaMonica
- Home Is Where the Tart Is (1995) - Ginger LaMonica
- Buffalo Gals (1995) - Ginger LaMonica
1995
Café Babel (Short) as
Lover (she)
1995
Guns on the Clackamas: A Documentary as
Crazy Actress
1995
Simon (TV Series) as
Holly
- Simon Gets Carl a Job (1995) - Holly
1995
Renegade (TV Series) as
Tina Douglas
- The Ballad of D.B. Cooper (1995) - Tina Douglas
1995
Clueless as
Amber
1994
Blossom (TV Series) as
Tanya
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrel (1994) - Tanya
- Puppy Love (1994) - Tanya
Producer
2015
The Dog Who Saved Summer (co-producer)
2014
The Dog Who Saved Easter (co-producer)
2009
In Gayle We Trust (TV Series) (producer - 30 episodes)
- Gayle and the Musical (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Opening Night (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Table Read (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Pep Talk (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Notes (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Car Washer- And Rafael (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Breakdown (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Investors (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Auditions (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Shadow (2011) - (producer)
- Gayle and the White Whale (2010) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Chili Cookoff (2010) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Coach (2010) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Tow Truck (2010) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Accident (2010) - (producer)
- Gayle and the New Parents (2010) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Salon (2010) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Soccer Lesson (2009) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Dog (2009) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Newlyweds (2009) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Teen Driver (2009) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Hypnotist (2009) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Plumber (2009) - (producer)
- Gayle and the Rock Star - (producer)
- Gayle and the Changes - (producer)
- Gayle and the Rival - (producer)
- Gayle and the Report Card - (producer)
- Gayle and the Fender Bender - (producer)
- Gayle and the Birthday Call - (producer)
Soundtrack
2000
Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special (TV Special) (performer: "Rose Tint My World")
1996
Clueless (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- We Shall Overpack (1996) - (performer: "The Protest Song")
Self
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The 43rd Annual Young Artist Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Award Presenter
2020
Jeff Lewis Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Jeff Lewis Uncut: Every Inch (2023) - Self
- Jeff Lewis Uncut: Swallow (2023) - Self
- Ysabel, Doug's Rambles, Giving Tuesday (2022) - Self
- Jeff & Stu's Date, Disney, & Doug (2022) - Self
- Jeff Lewis Has Issues: Poussez (2022) - Self
- Sloppy Poussez (2022) - Self
- Elisa, Earmuffs, & Peppermill Joe (2022) - Self
- Doug's Affair, Nerds & Birds Attack (2021) - Self
- Jeff Lewis Has Issues: Bad Dad (2021) - Self
- Elisa Donovan Has a Forbidden Sex Dream (2020) - Self
1996
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #42.163 (2023) - Self
- Episode #38.169 (2019) - Self
- Episode dated 10 July 2015 (2015) - Self
- Episode dated 9 July 2015 (2015) - Self
- Episode dated 25 September 1996 (1996) - Self
2023
Hey Dude... The 90s Called! (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- As If! w/Elisa Donovan (2023) - Self - Guest
2022
Worst Cooks in America (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- From Worst to First (2022) - Self - Contestant
- Saved by the Dough (2022) - Self - Contestant
- Going Coco-Nuts/Baking Me Crazy (2022) - Self - Contestant
- Cross-Country Cooking (2022) - Self - Contestant
- Clueless in the Kitchen (2022) - Self - Contestant
- The Fresh Chefs of Boot Camp (2022) - Self - Contestant
2021
The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell (TV Series) as
Guest
- Al Bandiero/Elisa Donovan (2021) - Guest
2021
Ok! TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #8.83 (2021) - Self
2018
Hidden Heroes Gala: Alicia Silverstone Tribute (Short) as
Self
2012
Dr. Drew on Call (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 20 May 2014 (2014) - Self
- Episode dated 25 September 2012 (2012) - Self
2011
Dog Tracks: The Making of 'The Dog Who Saved Halloween' (Short) as
Self
2011
On Set: The Making of '12 Wishes of Christmas' (Short) as
Self
2006
Comedy Central Roasts (TV Series) as
Self
- Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff (2010) - Self (uncredited)
- Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006) - Self (uncredited)
2007
Janice & Abbey (TV Series) as
Self - Attendee at 4th Annual Red Party-Life Through Art Foundation
- California Dreaming (2007) - Self - Attendee at 4th Annual Red Party-Life Through Art Foundation
2007
I Really Wanna Direct (TV Series) as
Self (2007)
2007
The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.89 (2007) - Self
2007
The Dr. Keith Ablow Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Eating Disorders, Fame and the Pressure to Be Thin in Hollywood (2007) - Self
2005
'Clueless': Fashion 101 (Video short) as
Self
2005
'Clueless': Language Arts (Video short) as
Self
2005
'Clueless': We're History (Video short) as
Self
2004
101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2004
Crossballs: The Debate Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Voting Electible Dysfunction (2004) - Self
2004
Bandwagon (Documentary) as
Elisa Donovan
2004
101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (TV Special documentary) as
Self
1999
Politically Incorrect (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 21 May 2002 (2002) - Self
- Episode dated 13 August 1999 (1999) - Self
- Episode dated 8 March 1999 (1999) - Self
2001
Hollywood Squares (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 25 January 2002 (2002) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 24 January 2002 (2002) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 23 January 2002 (2002) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 22 January 2002 (2002) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 21 January 2002 (2002) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 6 April 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 5 April 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 4 April 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 3 April 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
- Episode dated 2 April 2001 (2001) - Self - Panelist
2001
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Clueless (2001) - Self
2001
The Test (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- The Trust Test (2001) - Self - Panelist
2001
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
Self
- Julia Stiles/Marla Sokoloff/Linkin Park (2001) - Self
2000
Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special (TV Special) as
Self
2000
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 15 August 2000 (2000) - Self
1999
MTV Spring Break (TV Special) as
Self
1999
20/20 (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Actress (segment "Hollywood Slims")
- Spoils of War/Justin and Joey/Hollywood Slims (1999) - Self - Actress (segment "Hollywood Slims")
1997
1997 MTV Movie Awards (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
2015
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #42.168 (2023) - Self
- Episode #42.115 (2023) - Self
- Episode dated 19 September 2015 (2015) - Self
- Episode dated 11 July 2015 (2015) - Self
2015
Extra (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 6 June 2015 (2015) - Self
1997
Clueless: CD-ROM (Video Game) as
Amber
References
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