Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush

actress, producer, director

Sophia Bush was born on Jul 08, 1982 in USA. Sophia Bush's big-screen debut came with National Lampoon's Van Wilder directed by Walt Becker in 2002. Sophia Bush is known for Love, Victor directed by Jason Ensler, Michael Cimino stars as Victor Salazar and Rachel Hilson as Mia Brooks. Sophia Bush has got 4 awards and 6 nominations so far. The most recent award Sophia Bush achieved is Teen Choice Awards. The upcoming new tvshow Sophia Bush plays is Good Sam - Season 1 which will be released on Jan 05, 2022.

Sophia Bush has captured film and television audiences with her range of roles and diverse characters She was born on July 8, 1982, in Pasadena, California, and is an only child. Her father, Charles William Bush, is a renowned advertising and celebrity photographer, and her mother, Maureen E. (Searson) Bush, runs a photography studio.Growing up in Pasadena, Sophia made her acting debut there in a school theater production while attending Westridge School for Girls, a small private school. She was crowned Queen of the Royal Court for the 2000 Tournament of Roses and graduated from high school that same year. In 2002, Sophia made her screen debut as Sally, a college student, in the comedy American Party : Van Wilder, relations publiques (2002), opposite Ryan Reynolds. She attended University of Southern California for three years, and took a Journalism major and Theatre minor, albeit she did not graduate, taking her leave of absence after getting the part as Brooke Davis, a flirtatious cheerleader on the WB TV series Les frères Scott (2003). She was also cast to play opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Nick Stahl in Terminator 3 : Le Soulèvement des machines (2003), but, after she began principal photography on the film, the director deemed her too young for the role and she was soon replaced by actress Claire Danes. She was also featured in a three-episode arc on the provocative FX drama, Nip/Tuck (2003).Sophia got her big break when Les frères Scott (2003) developed a loyal following and became her steady gig. The show ran for nine season. Her character evolved from a trouble-making vixen to a fiercely loyal friend, and is a huge fan favorite. It was while working on the series that Bush began dating her on-screen love interest, actor Chad Michael Murray. They wed in April 2005, but split after five months, in September 2005. In December 2006, their divorce became final. Meanwhile, she continued to land big screen roles, such as October Bantum in Stay Alive (2006), a horror film by writer/director William Brent Bell, and as Beth in John Tucker doit mourir (2006), a comedy by director Betty Thomas, co-starring Jesse Metcalfe and Brittany Snow. Bush is co-starring as Grace Andrews, who is terrorized by a killer played by Sean Bean, in the remake of Hitcher (2007), for Focus Features.She starred in Serenade Films' movie The Last Shot (2008), a movie based on Tim McLoughlin's novel, "Heart of the Old Country". Bush played Kathy Popovich, an NYU student who attracts the attention of Mike Manadoro (Kevin Zegers), a fellow student with some shady connections. "The Narrows" was directed by François Velle. Bush was then seen in Table for Three (2009), an independent comedy that takes a look at the tangled relationships between couples and roommates. The film co-starred Brandon Routh and Jesse Bradford.Bush garnered the most individual Teen Choice Awards in 2007, taking home awards in the categories of "Choice Movie Actress: Comedy", "Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller" and "Choice Movie: Breakout Female". In addition, she was also a recipient of the "Rising Star" Award at the 2007 Vail Film Festival as well as the "New Hollywood Style Icon" Award at the 2008 Hollywood Style Awards.Sophia is a passionate philanthropist whose causes focus on the celebration of arts as well as the environment. She is an advocate of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, a foundation committed to the preservation of biodiversity within the Maasai tribal lands of East Africa. Funds support conservation, education, and health services within the Maasai community, as well as a host of programs designed to conserve Africa's legendary wildlife. She also contributes her time and talents to the Art of Elysium, a non-profit that enriches the lives of children battling serious medical conditions by bringing together artists to share their time and talent. She has also worked as an Assignment Editor for Annenberg TV News in her spare time. Her other talents include horseback riding, boxing, and photography. She enjoys reading and spending time with her friends, and resided in Wilmington, North Carolina, where Les frères Scott (2003) was filmed.

  • Birthday

    Jul 08, 1982
  • Place of Birth

    Pasadena, California, USA
  • Also known

    Sophia Anna Bush, Sophia Bush Hughes

Known For

Awards

4 wins & 6 nominations

Teen Choice Awards
2007
Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Winner - Teen Choice Award
2007
Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller
Winner - Teen Choice Award
2007
Choice Movie: Breakout Female
Winner - Teen Choice Award
Vail Film Festival
2007
Winner - Rising Star Award

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