Liesel Pritzker Simmons
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Liesel Pritzker Simmons (born Liesel Anne Pritzker), stage name Liesel Matthews, is an American heiress and former child actress. She starred as
Early life and education
Pritzker was born in
Acting career
Liesel Pritzker uses the name "Liesel Matthews" as an actress on stage and screen, first to honor her brother Matthew, and second to avoid conflict between her divorced parents about whether she should incorporate her stepfather's name and be known as Liesel Pritzker-Bagley.[8]
Pritzker made her professional stage debut as
In 2002, Pritzker played the character Jenn in
Lawsuit
In 2002, Pritzker, then a
Philanthropy and projects
Liesel Pritzker is the founder of Young Ambassadors for Opportunity (YAO), a network of young professionals who aim to inspire, educate, and involve others in microfinance and the work of Opportunity International. In June 2009, she donated $4 million to Opportunity International to help expand microfinance services in Africa.[12] She is the co-founder of the IDP Foundation, Inc., and Blue Haven Initiative.[13][14]
Personal life
Pritzker is married to Ian Simmons; they live in Greater Boston.[15][16]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | A Little Princess | Sara Crewe | Nominated – Young Artist Awards for Best Young Leading Actress in a Feature Film
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1997 | Air Force One | Alice Marshall | |
2000 | Blast | Jessie 'Ears' |
References
- ^ a b Worthy, Ford; Hutton, Cynthia (April 25, 1988). "The Pritzkers Unveiling A Private Family Can you believe it? These billionaires actually like each other. But as Pritzkers proliferate, a worry arises: Can they maintain their striking success – and keep everyone happy?". CNN Money. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
- ^ Forbes.
Liesel's mother, Irene, who became Robert Pritzker's second wife after meeting him while working for a Hyatt hotel in Australia, filed for divorce in 1989 after nine years of marriage.
- ^ Mackie, Drew (May 10, 2015). "Where's "Little Princess" Star Liesel Pritzker Simmons, Twenty Years Later". People.
- ^ Ackman, Dan (December 11, 2002). "Liesel Pritzker, Meet Meadow Soprano". Forbes. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ a b Maremont, Mark (January 9, 2005). "How a little princess won back her inheritance". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ Andrews, Suzanna. "Shattered Dynasty". Vanity Fair. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Columbia Daily Spectator 7 February 2003 — Columbia Spectator". spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ David Brooks (December 13, 2002). "Little Princess Lost". The Daily Standard. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ Spencer, Ashley (February 19, 2020). "What Happened to 'A Little Princess' Star Liesel Matthews?". Vice. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- ^ "Liesel Matthews - Other works". IMDb. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ Kroll, Lisa (October 24, 2007). "Billionaire Family Feuds". Forbes.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2007. Retrieved November 5, 2007.
- ^ "Liesel Pritzker Donates $4 Million to Opportunity International To Help Expand Microfinance Services in Africa". Opportunity International. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "About". idpfoundation.org. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "Member of the Synergos Board of Directors: Liesel Pritzker Simmons". synergos.org. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "Liesel Pritzker Simmons, Co-Founder & Principal - Blue Haven Initiative". Archived from the original on August 30, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ "Global Philanthropy Forum: LIESEL PRITZKER SIMMONS". www.philanthropyforum.org. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012.
External links
- Liesel Pritzker Simmons at IMDb
- Young Ambassadors for Opportunity
- Profile on Synergos Board of Directors