Alternate Names: 앨리 쉬디, Еллі Шіді, الی شیدی

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• I Think I'm Having A Baby (1981) as Cathy

Most Important Roles:

• WarGames (1983) as Jennifer
• The Breakfast Club (1985) as Allison Reynolds
• The Veteran (2006) as Sara Reid
• The Definite Maybe (1997) as Joanne
• Short Circuit (1986) as Stephanie Speck
• Maid to Order (1987) as Jessie Montgomery
• Only the Lonely (1991) as Theresa Luna
• Oxford Blues (1984) as Rona
• Welcome to the Rileys (2010) as Harriet
• St. Elmo's Fire (1985) as Leslie Hunter

Career Highlights:

• WarGames (1983)
• The Breakfast Club (1985)
• The Veteran (2006)
• The Definite Maybe (1997)
• Short Circuit (1986)
• Maid to Order (1987)
• Only the Lonely (1991)
• Oxford Blues (1984)
• Welcome to the Rileys (2010)
• St. Elmo's Fire (1985)

Awards:

• Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Actress (1994)
• Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Actress (1991)
• Nominated for 1 Saturn Award - Best Actress (1984)
• Nominated for 1 BSFC Award - Best Actress (1998)
• Nominated for 1 CFCA Award - Best Actress (1999)
• Nominated for 1 Gemini - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series (2003)
• Nominated for 1 Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance (2010)
• Won Independent Spirit Award - Best Female Lead (1999)
• Won LAFCA Award - Best Actress (1998)
• Won Silver Bucket of Excellence Award (2005)
• Won NSFC Award - Best Actress (1999)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress (1991)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Actress (1990)
• Nominated for 1 Razzie Award - Worst Actress (1987)
• Nominated for 1 Young Artist Award - Best Young Motion Picture Actress in a Feature Film (1984)
• Nominated for 1 Chlotrudis Award - Best Actress (1999)
• Nominated for 1 Jupiter Award - Best International Actress (1987)