Paz De La Huerta is an American television and movie actress, as well as a model. She was born on September 3, 1984 in New York City. She is of Spanish heritage.
While being new in the Hollywood industry, De La Huerta spent time balancing her pursuit of a modeling career and an acting career. Her thin frame and tall stature is enough for her to become a model, but her evident acting talent paved the way for her success in landing various roles in cinemas.
De La Huerta entered the Hollywood scene during her 1998 debut film entitled, 'The Object Of My Affection'. Immediately after her breakthrough performance, she was cast in other movies such as 'Riding In Cars With Boys', 'A Walk To Remember', and 'Cider House'.
During the course of her acting career, De La Huerta has appeared in several films and television series. She is noted for her performances in the HBO television series, 'Boardwalk Empire', where she portrayed the character of Lucy Danziger.
She also guest starred in well-known primetime series like 'Law and Order' and 'The Practice'.