Julia Stiles
Biography
Julia Stiles is an American actress born on March 28, 1981, in New York City, New York, USA. She began her career in small parts in a New York City theatre troupe, eventually moving on to leading roles in plays by writers such as William Shakespeare and David Mamet. Stiles has appeared in a range of films, including teen romantic comedies and dark art house pictures. She is known for her supporting role in the Bourne film series, starring in Save the Last Dance, and her role in Mona Lisa Smile. Stiles has also guest-starred in a television show, playing the character Lumen Pierce. She has been involved in over 90 acting credits throughout her career.
Career overview
Julia Stiles began her acting career in small parts with a New York City theatre troupe. She has since moved on to leading roles in plays by various writers, including William Shakespeare and David Mamet. Her film career has included a range of roles, from teen romantic comedies to dark art house pictures.
Stiles has appeared in notable films such as 10 Things I Hate About You and The Business of Strangers. She has also played supporting roles in the Bourne film series, starred in Save the Last Dance, and had a role in Mona Lisa Smile. Her performances have demonstrated her versatility as an actress.
Stiles has a significant body of work, with over 90 acting credits to her name. She has also made a guest appearance in a television show, playing the role of Lumen Pierce in the fifth season of a series. Born in New York City, Stiles has established herself as a talented and accomplished actress in both film and theatre.
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- Wish You Were Here (2025) Director
- Wish You Were Here (2025) Writer
- Chosen Family (2024) as Clio
- Orphan: First Kill (2022) as Tricia Albright
- The Lake (2022) as Maisy-May Lin
- The Lake (2022) as Maisy-May
- Halftime (2022) as Self
- Dragons: The Nine Realms (2021) as Olivia (voice)
- There's Someone Inside Your House (2021) Thanks
- The God Committee (2021) as Dr. Jordan Taylor
- The Love Spell (2021) Associate Producer
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Hustlers (2019) as Elizabeth
- Trouble (2018) as Rachel
- Riviera (2017) as Georgina Ryland
- Riviera (2017) as Georgina Marjorie Clios
- Riviera (2017) Co-Producer
- 11:55 (2017) as Janine
- Jason Bourne (2016) as Nicky Parsons
- Misconduct (2016) as Jane Clemente
- The Drowning (2016) as Lauren Seymour
- Blackway (2015) as Lillian
- The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015) as Courtney Rutherford Hopkins
- Out of the Dark (2014) as Sarah Harriman
- Hits (2014) as Woman at Dump
- Inside Amy Schumer (2013) as Girl #2
- Paloma (2013) Director
- Paloma (2013) Writer
- Paloma (2013) Creator
- Closed Circuit (2013) as Joanna Reece
- The Makeover (2013) as Hannah
- It's a Disaster (2013) as Tracy Scott
- The Mindy Project (2012) as Dr. Jessica Lieberstein
- Silver Linings Playbook (2012) as Veronica
- Blue (2012) as Blue
- Girl Most Likely (2012) as Stage Imogene
- Between Us (2012) as Grace
- Stars in Shorts (2012) as Young Woman
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- Sexting (2010) as Young Woman
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Cry of the Owl (2009) as Jenny Thierolf
- Passage (2009) as Ella
- Gospel Hill (2008) as Rosie
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) as Nicky Parsons
- Raving (2007) Director
- Raving (2007) Screenplay
- Dexter (2006) as Lumen Ann Pierce
- Edmond (2006) as Glenna
- The Omen (2006) as Katherine Thorn
- A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) as Isold
- The Bourne Supremacy (2004) as Nicky Parsons
- The Prince & Me (2004) as Paige Morgan
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Mona Lisa Smile (2003) as Joan Brandwyn
- A Guy Thing (2003) as Becky Jackson
- Carolina (2003) as Carolina
- The Bourne Identity (2002) as Nicky Parsons
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Guest
- Save the Last Dance (2001) as Sara Johnson
- The Concert for New York City (2001) as Self
- O (2001) as Desi Brable
- The Business of Strangers (2001) as Paula Murphy
- Down to You (2000) as Imogen
- State and Main (2000) as Carla
- Hamlet (2000) as Ophelia
- 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) as Katarina Stratford
- The Early Show (1999) as Self - Guest
- The '60s (1999) as Katie Herlihy
- The '60s (1999) as Katie Herlihy
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Wicked (1998) as Ellie Christianson
- Wide Awake (1998) as Neena Beal
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Devil's Own (1997) as Bridget O'Meara
- Before Women Had Wings (1997) as Phoebe Jackson
- EP Daily (1997)
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Promised Land (1996) as Megan Walker
- I Love You, I Love You Not (1996) as Young Nana's Friend
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Corey Sawicki
- Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some (1994)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Ghostwriter: Who is Max Mouse? (1993) as Erica Dansby
- Ghostwriter (1992) as Erica Dansby
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Jenna Bush (uncredited)
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- Unbearable Christmas
- Recap
- 10 Things I Hate About Kids as Katarina Stratford
- 10 Things I Hate About Dating as Katarina Stratford
- 10 Things I Hate About Marriage as Katarina Stratford