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Leelee Sobieski , is an American actress. Her father, Jean Sobieski (a painter), was born in France to Polish parents who claim descent from 17th century Polish King Jan Sobieski. Her mother, Elizabeth Salomon, is a Jewish American writer.

She rose to fame in her mid-teens with her appearance in the movie (Released in 1999, although Leelee was not even seventeen when her nymphet-like scenes were shot), which led to the forming of a firm friendship with the director. The title role in the TV movie (1999) earned her a Golden Globe nomination and a second nomination followed her portrayal of Tosia Altman in the TV movie (2003), an adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's classic novel of sexual intrigue. Other movies Leelee has starred in include