Sophia Bush
Biography
Sophia Anna Bush, born July 8, 1982, in Pasadena, California, is an American actress, director and spokesperson. She gained widespread recognition for portraying Brooke Davis on the WB/CW series One Tree Hill and for her role as Detective Erin Lindsay on NBC’s Chicago P.D. In film, Bush appeared in the 2007 remake The Hitcher, the teen comedy John Tucker Must Die, and the drama The Narrows. In addition to her acting work, she produces and hosts a podcast, engages in activism, and serves on the board of the Human Rights Campaign. She is also credited under the names Sophia Bush Hughes and Conte. Bush’s career includes over sixty credited performances across television and film.
Career overview
Sophia Anna Bush was born on July 8, 1982 in Pasadena, California. An American actress, director and spokesperson, she has built a career that spans both television and film. Bush first gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Brooke Davis on the teen drama One Tree Hill, which aired on The WB and later The CW. She later expanded her television résumé with a leading role as Detective Erin Lindsay on the NBC series Chicago P.D., further establishing her presence in network drama.
In addition to her television work, Bush has appeared in several feature films. Her film credits include the 2007 remake of The Hitcher, the teen comedy John Tucker Must Die, and the thriller The Narrows. The Movie Database lists her with approximately sixty acting credits, reflecting a diverse body of work across genres. Beyond acting, Bush is also noted for her involvement in directing and public advocacy, serving as a board member of the Human Rights Campaign. Her career demonstrates a blend of mainstream television success, varied film roles, and ongoing engagement with social issues.
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- Summer's Last Resort (2026) as Milly
- Broad Trip (2026) as Alice
- Gamechangers: The Ashlyn Harris Story (2026) as Herself
- The Stranger in My Home (2025) as Ali
- Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central (2024) as Self
- Junction (2024) as Allison
- Junction (2024) Co-Producer
- Freedom Hair (2024) as Dana
- Another Body (2023) Executive Producer
- Good Sam (2022) as Sam Griffith
- Deborah (2022) as Nora
- Hard Luck Love Song (2021) as Carla
- False Positive (2021) as Corgan
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020) as Self
- Love, Victor (2020) as Veronica
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant
- LEGO Masters (2020) as Self
- Incredibles 2 (2018) as Voyd (voice)
- Acts of Violence (2018) as Detective Brooke Baker
- Alex, Inc. (2018) as Vanessa Stanhope
- A Girl Named C (2018) Executive Producer
- Chicago Justice (2017) as Erin Lindsay
- Marshall (2017) as Jennifer
- This Is Us (2016) as Lizzy
- Easy (2016) as Alexandria
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Chicago Med (2015) as Erin Lindsay
- The Thousand Year Journey (2015) Executive Producer
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Erin Lindsay
- Jane the Virgin (2014) as Julie
- Drunk History (2013) as Bonnie Raines
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Erin Lindsay
- Partners (2012) as Ali Landow
- Chalet Girl (2011) as Chloe
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Table for Three (2009) as Mary
- The Narrows (2008) as Kathy Popovich
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Sara (voice)
- The Hitcher (2007) as Grace Andrews
- John Tucker Must Die (2006) as Beth
- Stay Alive (2006) as October
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Cass Beckman
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Supercross (2005) as Zoe Lang
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Brooke Davis
- One Tree Hill (2003) Director
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Ridley Lange
- MythBusters (2003) as Self / Princess Leia
- Learning Curves (2003) as Beth
- National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) as Sally
- Point of Origin (2002) as Carrie Orr
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Erin Lindsay
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest Co-Host
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Fate Mackenzie
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen as Jennifré
- Southern Discomfort as Haley