Emmy Rossum - Overview

Date of Birth: Sep 12, 1986

Place of Birth: New York, New York

Nationality: American

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Having starred in several movie blockbusters and with a unique theatrical background under her belt – all by the age of 18 – it was no wonder Emmy Rossum was named one of the “Six Actors to Watch this Fall (and Long Thereafter)” in 2003 by The New York Times. An ethereal, wide-eyed beauty with the classically-trained voice of an angel, Rossum made her first major impression on filmgoers as Christine in the feature film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical, "The Phantom of the Opera." She wasted no time, thereafter, racking up an impressive list of film credits, while continuing to entertain with her lovely vocal gifts.

Born Sept. 12, 1986 in NYC, to her banker father and her corporate photographer mother. Rossum developed a passion for music at the tender age of seven when she was chosen to join the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center as part of the Children’s Chorus. It was here that she collaborated with the likes of such musical talents as Dimitri Hvorostovsky and Denyce Graves and made her singing debut in Tschaikovsky’s 1995 production ... Read More

Filmography (9)

Dare (2009)

Dragonball (2009)

Poseidon (2006)

The Phantom of the Opera (2005)

The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Mystic River (2003)

Photos (1)

Milestones (15)

2009
Co-starred in "Dragonball Evolution," a live-action film adaptation of the Japanese Dragon Ball media franchise

2007
Released debut album, Inside Out

2006
Played Juliet Capulet in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of "William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet"

2006
Cast as Kurt Russell's daughter in director Wolfgang Petersen's remake of "The Poseidon Adventure"

2004
Co-starred with Dennis Quaid and Jake Gylenhaal in "The Day After Tomorrow"

2004
Portrayed Chistine in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera," the screen adaptation of the long-running stage musical; received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Lead Actress (Musical or Comedy)

2003
Played Sean Penn's daughter in Clint Eastwood's award-winning "Mystic River"

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