Charis Michelsen
| Charis Michelsen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Charis Elisa Michelsen December 30, 1974 Boring, Oregon, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Parsons School of Design |
| Occupation | Actress, model, makeup artist |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
| Spouse(s) | Josh Evans (m. 2003–10) |
Charis Elisa Michelsen /ʃærʌs/ (born December 30, 1974) is an American actress, a former model and a make-up artist. Michelsen worked as a model in New York City in her early adulthood before beginning a career as an actress. She appeared in the supporting parts in the films High Art (1998), Martin Scorsese's Bringing Out the Dead (1999), and Wonder Boys (2000).
Charis (pronounced Chær-us) Michelsen was raised in Boring, Oregon. After high school, she moved to New York City to study art at Parsons School of Design, where a photographer for Harper’s Bazaar discovered her for modeling. While attending a rock concert, Michelsen was discovered by Liv Tyler's mother Bebe Buell, who became her career manager.
Michelsen played the role of "Debby" in the 1998, award-winning film High Art, and soon after appeared in Martin Scorsese's film Bringing Out the Dead. Michelsen then went to work on the films Wonder Boys and Orphan. She eventually relocated to Los Angeles.
In 1997, Michelsen was the voice for the co-starring role of "Keri Boyer" in I Married A Strange Person, directed by Bill Plympton.
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