17 Facts About Clea DuVall

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Clea Helen D'Etienne DuVall was born on September 25,1977 and is an American actress, writer, producer, and director.

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Clea DuVall is known for her appearances in a variety of films, such as The Faculty, But I'm a Cheerleader, Identity, Zodiac, Conviction, and Argo.

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In 2016, DuVall made her feature directorial debut with The Intervention, which she wrote and co-produced.

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Clea DuVall's forename derives from the novel Clea by Lawrence Durrell.

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Clea DuVall once worked in a coffee shop and studied at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.

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Clea DuVall made her debut in the low-budget horror film Little Witches.

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Clea DuVall had a supporting role in the cult teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait, which included appearances by Jason Segel and Selma Blair before they were well-known.

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Clea DuVall played Cora Amburn-Lijek, one of the six American diplomats rescued from Iran in 1980.

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Also in 2012, Clea DuVall appeared in a recurring role on the second season of the FX anthology series American Horror Story, as Wendy Peyser.

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In 2014, Clea DuVall starred as Emma Borden, sister of Lizzie Borden, in the Lifetime television film, Lizzie Borden Took an Ax.

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Clea DuVall then reprised the role for the limited series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles.

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In 2016, Clea DuVall made her feature directorial debut with the comedy-drama The Intervention, which she wrote, starred in, and produced.

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The Intervention received positive reviews; Andy Webster of The New York Times noted that "Clea DuVall juggles the emotional dynamics with fluid editing and light comic touches".

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Clea DuVall appeared in four episodes of the Hulu drama series The Handmaid's Tale in 2018 and 2019.

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Clea DuVall starred in the independent comedy All About Nina, alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

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Clea DuVall wrote and direct the 2020 film Happiest Season, which premiered on Hulu.

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Clea DuVall said that she was "very closeted" while making But I'm a Cheerleader.