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Elizabeth Peña
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In short · Acted for five decades — 56 credits.
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Biography
Elizabeth Peña (September 23, 1959 – February 2, 2014) was an American actress known for her role in *Rush Hour*. Raised in New York City, she was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and stood 5'2". Influenced by her father, Mario Peña, a playwright, actor, director, and novelist, she had aspirations to become an actress by the age of eight.
Filmography · 55 of 55
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Actor
55 credits
The Song of Sway Lake(2018)
Marlena
Film
Girl on the Edge(2015)
Esther
Film
Grandma(2015)
Carla
Film
Ana Maria in Novela Land(2015)
Sra. Soto
Film
In the Dark(2013)
Dr. Weinette
Film
Blaze You Out(2013)
Dona
Film
Plush(2013)
Dr. Lopez
Film
The Perfect Family(2011)
Christina Reyes
Film
Modern Family(2009)
Actor
TV
Nothing Like the Holidays(2008)
Anna Rodriguez
Film
Racing for Time(2008)
Flores
Film
Love Comes Lately(2007)
Esperanza
Film
Goal II: Living the Dream(2007)
Rosa Maria
Film
Adrift in Manhattan(2007)
Isabel Parades
Film
Dragon Wars: D-War(2007)
Agent Linda Perez
Film
How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer(2005)
Lolita
Film
Sueño(2005)
Mirabela
Film
Keep Your Distance(2005)
Holly
Film
Transamerica(2005)
Margaret
Film
Down in the Valley(2005)
Gale
Film
The Incredibles(2004)
Mirage (voice)
Film
Maya & Miguel(2004)
Rosa Santos
TVAdio Kerida(2002)
Narrator
Film
Ten Tiny Love Stories(2002)
Nine
Film
CSI: Miami(2002)
Mercedes Escalante (1 Episode)
TV
Tortilla Soup(2001)
Leticia Naranjo
Film
Impostor(2001)
Midwife
Film
On the Borderline(2000)
Connie
Film
Resurrection Blvd.(2000)
Bibi Corrales
TV
Strangeland(1998)
Toni Gage
Film
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- Building 'Jacob's Ladder'Self · 1990
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