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Daveigh Chase

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Actress
Born July 24, 1990 — Passed June 16, 2026

Daveigh Chase was an American actress, voice actress, and singer whose performances left a lasting mark on both animation and film. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and raised in Albany, Oregon, she began performing at a young age, appearing in commercials, television shows, and community productions before becoming one of the most recognizable young talents of the early 2000s.

Famous For

Daveigh is best remembered for two remarkably different roles that showcased her extraordinary range. She was the voice of Lilo Pelekai in Disney's beloved animated classic Lilo & Stitch, bringing warmth, humor, and emotional depth to a character who resonated with audiences around the world. In the same year, she portrayed Samara Morgan in The Ring, creating one of the most memorable and unsettling characters in modern horror cinema.

Roles / Teams / Organizations

  • Actress
  • Voice Actress
  • Singer
  • Lilo Pelekai in Lilo & Stitch
  • Chihiro Ogino in the English-language version of Spirited Away
  • Samara Morgan in The Ring
  • Samantha Darko in Donnie Darko
  • Rhonda Volmer in HBO's Big Love

    • Significant Contributions

    Daveigh demonstrated a rare ability to excel in dramatically different genres at a young age. Her portrayal of Lilo helped create one of Disney's most beloved modern characters, while her performance as Samara redefined what a child antagonist could be in horror films. Through voice acting, television, and film, she contributed to projects that continue to attract new audiences decades after their release.

    Notable Works

  • Lilo & Stitch (2002)
  • Lilo & Stitch: The Series
  • Spirited Away (English Dub)
  • The Ring (2002)
  • Donnie Darko
  • Big Love
  • S. Darko
  • Jack Goes Home

    • Famous Quotes

    "I want to do things that will change someone's life, not something they'll forget about tomorrow."

    Cultural Impact

    Millions of people first encountered Daveigh Chase through the voice of Lilo, a character whose story of love, loss, and belonging continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Horror fans know her as the face of Samara Morgan, a role that became a defining image of 21st-century horror. Few performers can claim to have created both a childhood icon and a horror legend in the same year. Her work remains part of popular culture and continues to influence animation and genre filmmaking.

    Lesser-Known Stories

  • Daveigh began singing and performing publicly as a young child before her acting career took off.
  • She won an Annie Award for her voice performance as Lilo and an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for her portrayal of Samara in The Ring.
  • She voiced Chihiro in the acclaimed English-language version of Spirited Away, one of the most celebrated animated films ever made.
  • Despite opportunities in major studio productions, she was known for having an interest in smaller, character-driven projects and independent films.

    • Sources / Notes

  • IMDb Biography
  • Entertainment Weekly
  • Disney and animation reference sources
  • Film and television credits
  • Contemporary interviews and career retrospectives
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