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Alternate Names: Elizabeth Maria Peña, Elizabeth Pena
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Elizabeth Peña (1959-2014) was an American actress born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Cuban-born actor Mario Peña and Estella Margarita Toirac. She graduated from New York's High School of Performing Arts in 1977, alongside future actors Ving Rhames and Esai Morales. Peña began her acting career with 'El Super' (1979) and appeared in films like 'La Bamba' (1987), 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills', 'Lone Star', 'Vibes', and 'Rush Hour'. She voiced Mirage in Pixar's 'The Incredibles'. Peña also directed episodes of 'Resurrection Blvd.' and 'The Brothers Garcia'. Her sitcom 'I Married Dora' lasted 13 episodes (1987). Peña passed away at age 55 in Los Angeles, California.
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