Julia Stiles was born on March 28, 1981 in New York City.

Sometimes Julia Stiles credited as Julie Stiles. At 11, Julia Stiles made her debut with the experimental off-Broadway La MaMa Theatre.

In 1997, Julia Stiles had a break though role on TV with BEFORE WOMEN HAD WINGS, which was produced by Oprah Winfrey.

Julia Stiles wish came true, she always wanted to play Shakespeare it granted with her role in 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (1999), which was based on the Bard's The Taming of The Shrew. Her performance won her the Chicago Film Critics Award as the volatile teen Kat. In three remakes of Shakespeare plays Julia Stiles has had roles in 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (1999) (The Taming of The Shrew), O (2001) (Othello) and HAMLET (2000/I) (Hamlet).

In two roles Julia Stiles has been luck enough to date the Prince of Denmark, HAMLET (2000/I) and THE PRINCE & ME (2004). In 1999 Julia Stiles was chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21", and in 2002 as One of Teen People Magazine's "25 Hottest Stars under 25". In 2001 Julia Stiles was voted one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People.

For her role in the 2001 film SAVE THE LAST DANCE Julia Stiles won the Teens Choice Drama Award.

Julia Stiles other notable credits includes...

GOSPEL HILL (2008)

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (2007)

THE OMEN (2006)

A LITTLE TRIP TO HEAVEN (2005)

EDMOND (2005)

THE BOURNE SUPREMACY (2004)

THE PRINCE & ME (2004)

MONA LISA SMILE (2003)

THE BOURNE IDENTITY (2002)

10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (1999)

WICKED (1998)

THE DEVIL'S OWN (1997)