Source: www.star-tv.com  - August, 2001 (thanks  to Danny  for sending me this article) 

Elisha Cuthbert

Not yet 19 years old, Elisha Cuthbert has been featured in Elle Canada, hosted a popular teenage TV show, played both Kiefer Sutherland's daughter and a thieving liar with an insatiable gambling addiction. It's safe to say this 18-year-old, Alberta-born actress is on a roll.

Cuthbert is best known for her portrayal of Katlin in Lucky Girl, the recent television movie about a high school senior whose life spirals out of control when she gets sucked into the abyss of high-stakes gambling. Cuthbert says she hopes her role in the film helped shed some light on this increasingly serious issue.

"Lucky Girl was a learning experience because I think this is an issue in Canada and we really have to realize that and address it," says Cuthbert. "Hopefully this film will make people more aware of it."

Before getting her lucky break in Lucky Girl, then 15-year-old Cuthbert was the sewer-exploring host of the Montreal-based television series Popular Mechanics for Kids. The show received praise from parents and educators and prompted an invitation to the White House from then U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton. Cuthbert was acknowledged as an outstanding presenter of educational programming. It was an experience she both loved and feared.

"It was incredible," says Cuthbert. "It was really scary too though, because anyone that has that much power is kind of intimidating. I just remember waiting in the Washington Room and there were maps everywhere and we were just waiting in there and she came in and it was so nice because she was very relaxed. She's such a nice lady. It was cool."

Three months after moving to Los Angeles this year, the determined young actress landed the role of Kiefer Sutherland's rebellious daughter in the TV pilot 24. Cuthbert now realizes the rewards gained from working nonstop in High School, and missing out on a lot of her teenage years.

Quote: "It was hard," Cuthbert recalls. "I remember failing a couple of things, but I always ended up catching up, so it kind of balanced itself out. And I don't think I would have wanted it any other way. I kind of liked working and going to school at the same time."

Source:  http://www.kcpq.com/entertainment/fox/central/24/show_actors.html  -  September, 2001  
(thanks again to Danny) 

Elisha Cuthbert is Kimberly Bauer

Elisha Cuthbert plays Kimberly Bauer, Jack and Teri's rebellious and troubled teenage daughter. Kimberly sneaks out with her friend Janet to meet up with some cute guys and party, but the night takes an unexpected turn for the worse. 

Cuthbert, born in Calgary and raised in Vancouver, started her career as a model. Shortly after, she was cast as an extra and then as a regular on Nickelodeon's television series "Are You Afraid Of The Dark?" Following her acting debut she became an on-air correspondent for the award-winning series "Popular Mechanics For Kids." 

In addition to her television roles Cuthbert has also performed in several films. Some of her credits include: "Lucky Girl," "Believe," "Mail To The Chief," "Who Gets The House?," "Time At The Top," "Airspeed," "Nico The Unicorn" and "Dancing On The Moon." 

Cuthbert resides in Los Angeles and in her spare time enjoys painting and listening to music. 

Source:  http://talentdevelop.com/acting-ya-bq.html -  October, 2001  

Elisha Cuthbert went to L.A. in January and was up for roles in several Fox shows. 
The determined Cuthbert insists she was always confident things would work out for her 
in Tinseltown. "I'm a very impatient person," Cuthbert said. "I really wanted it to happen fast. 

"I was working really hard in L.A. to get something this pilot season. I had my chance with 
the Fox deal [an audition for the series '24'] ... and I said to myself: 'This is basically up to me.' 

"If I want it, I have to work for it. It was very stressful, but it was fun at the same time. 
Auditioning is always hard. It's an art. You have to be strong to go into these auditions. 
You have to come out there feeling confident."