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Ione Skye

A talented young actress must navigate the cutthroat world of 1980s Hollywood to land her breakout role, all while confronting the harsh realities of fame and identity.

Born

September 4, 1970

From

Hampstead, London, England, UK

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Decades active

In short · Acting since 1986, 5 decades active, 45 credits.

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Biography

Ione Skye Lee (née Leitch; born September 4, 1970) is a British-born American actress, author, and painter. She made her film debut in the thriller *River's Edge* (1986) before gaining mainstream exposure for her starring role in Cameron Crowe's *Say Anything...* (1989). She continued to appear in films throughout the 1990s, with notable roles in *Gas Food Lodging* (1992), *Wayne's World* (1992), and *One Night Stand* (1997).

Other film credits include the comedy *Fever Pitch* (2005) and an uncredited role in *Zodiac* (2007). Skye also guest-starred on several television series, including *The Twilight Zone* (2002), *Private Practice* (2008), and a recurring role on *Arrested Development* (2005–2018).

In addition to acting, Skye also works as a painter and has authored several children's books. In 2006, VH1 ranked her number 84 on its list of the 100 Greatest Teen Stars.

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