Lucy Liu, an American actress (Ally McBeal), was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York in 1968.

Lucy Liu is an American actress, producer, and artist who has worked in both television and cinema. She was born on December 2, 1968. She has two SAG Awards, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a Seoul International Drama Award to her belt. She's also up for a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
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