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Elizabeth Peña was an American actress, director, and writer. She was born on September 23, 1959 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Cuban parents. She began her career in the theater, appearing in productions of "The House of Bernarda Alba" and "The Glass Menagerie." She made her film debut in the 1983 drama "El Norte," and went on to appear in films such as "La Bamba," "Jacob's Ladder," "Lone Star," and "Rush Hour." She also had a recurring role on the television series "I Married Dora." Peña died on October 14, 2014, at the age of 55.

Popular As Elizabeth Maria Peña
Occupation actress,director
Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 23 September 1959
Birthday 23 September
Birthplace Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Date of death 14 October, 2014
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Elizabeth Peña Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Elizabeth Peña height is 5' 2" (1.57 m) .

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Height 5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Who Is Elizabeth Peña's Husband?

Her husband is Hans Christian Rolla (1994 - 14 October 2014) ( her death) ( 2 children), William Kibler (1988 - ?) ( divorced)

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Husband Hans Christian Rolla (1994 - 14 October 2014) ( her death) ( 2 children), William Kibler (1988 - ?) ( divorced)
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Elizabeth Peña Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Elizabeth Peña worth at the age of 55 years old? Elizabeth Peña’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Elizabeth Peña's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

2015

Three other films -- Girl on the Edge (2015), Ana Maria in Novela Land (2015) and The Song of Sway Lake (2018) -- were released posthumously.

2014

" One of her last roles was on the TV series Matador (2014).

A chronic alcohol problem severely hampered Elizabeth's life and she died suddenly in Los Angeles from cirrhosis of the liver on October 14, 2014, at the age of 55.

2009

Despite playing her mother on Modern Family (2009), Peña was just 13 years older than Sofía Vergara.

2004

The also provided a voice in the popular Disney/Pixar animated film Incredibles (2004).

2001

She also found herself further down the credits in films such as On the Borderline (2001), Transamerica (2005), [link0343996], Mother And Child (2009), The Perfect Family (2011), Plush (2013) and Grandma (2015).

2000

(2000). Into the millennium, Elizabeth found steady employment on TV with guest roles on "Boston Public," "CSI: Miami," "Without a Trace," "Numb3rs," "Ghost Whisperers," "Charlie's Angels," "Prime Suspect," "Common Law" and "Modern Family.

1996

Honors also came by Elizabeth's way, when she received the "Independent Spirit" and "Bravo" awards for the film Lone Star (1996), and four "ALMA Awards for her performances in the TV movie Contagious (1997), the films Tortilla Soup (2001) and Rush Hour (1998) and her regular role in the Latino drama TV series Resurrection Blvd.

1987

High in demand now, Elizabeth continued to spice up both the big and small screen in such parts as Ritchie Valens' stepsister-in-law in the well-received biopic La Bamba (1987); a drug enforcement agent in the mini-series Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (1990); PTSD-suffering Tim Robbins's live-in girlfriend in the complex drama Jacob's Ladder (1990); a dedicated legal secretary in the corporate TV drama series Shannon's Deal (1990) starring Jamey Sheridan.

1986

Elizabeth's big break came in the form a support role in the hugely popular and entertaining comedy Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986) co-starring Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss and Nick Nolte in which she stole several scenes as the sultry, smoky-voiced, politically-minded maid "Carmen. "Two consecutive short-lived TV series came about around this time.

Her first, the ensemble comedy Tough Cookies (1986), had her playing a police officer, and the second was the title housekeeper role in the sitcom I Married Dora (1987).

1981

Playing offbeat roles -- from a knife-threatening waitress to a disco queen -- she appeared in such early films as They All Laughed (1981) and Crossover Dreams (1985).

1979

Making her film debut in the independent Spanish-speaking feature, El Super (1979) about Cuban refugees, she continued with a long line of independent and rebellious characters which showed plenty of attitude and independence.

1977

Attended and graduated from Manhattan's High School for the Performing Arts in 1977.

1975

In 1975, the young teenager became a founding member of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors, and two years later graduated from New York's High School of Performing Arts, now the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts. Elizabeth found occasional work in repertory theatre and in television commercials.

1959

As she inherited her love for the arts by her father, well-known playwright, actor, director and novelist Mario Pena, it is not hard to understand that actress Elizabeth Pena already had designs to become an actress by the time she was eight years old. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 23, 1959, the petite (5'2") actress was raised in New York City. Elizabeth's (and sister Tania's) parents, Cuban immigrants Mario and Estella Margarita Peña, would achieve a strong Latino reputation as the founders of the off-Broadway Latin American Theatre Ensemble. They also encouraged Elizabeth's talent.