Ione Skye Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: September 4, 1970 (Virgo)

Born In: Hampstead, London, England

Ione Skye is a British-American actress, author, and painter, who is best known for her work in films like ‘Say Anything...’, 'Wayne's World', and 'One Night Stand' and TV shows like ‘Covington Cross’ and ‘Arrested Development’. As a painter, she is steadily gaining reputation, and her works have been shown in Tokyo and Los Angeles. After her birth in London, her parents separated. Ione Skye was subsequently raised by her mother in Los Angeles and San Francisco and also spent part of her childhood in Connecticut. She had her screen debut in the 1986 classic film ‘River's Edge’. Her TV debut occurred in the following year in the television miniseries ‘Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story’. In the late 1980s, she was one of the most prominent teenage stars working in the entertainment industry. While her popularity has waned since then, she is still active as an actress. In 2018, she appeared in the HBO show ‘Camping’. She released her children’s book, ‘My Yiddish Vacation’, in 2014. In 2006, Ione Skye was placed at number 84 on VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In September

Also Known As: Ione Skye Lee, Ione Skye Leitch

Age: 54 Years, 54 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Ben Lee, Ad-Rock (m. 1992–1999)

children: Goldie Priya Lee, Kate Netto

Born Country: England

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

City: London, England

  • 1

    What was Ione Skye's breakthrough role?

    Ione Skye's breakthrough role was playing Diane Court in the 1989 film "Say Anything...".
  • 2

    In which famous '90s TV show did Ione Skye guest star?

    Ione Skye guest-starred in the popular '90s TV show "Friends" in the episode "The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin".
  • 3

    Which iconic '80s teen movie did Ione Skye appear in alongside Andrew McCarthy?

    Ione Skye appeared in the iconic '80s teen movie "Less Than Zero" alongside Andrew McCarthy.
  • 4

    What is one of Ione Skye's notable indie film appearances?

    One of Ione Skye's notable indie film appearances is in the movie "River's Edge" released in 1986.
  • 5

    Which musician did Ione Skye marry in the late '90s?

    Ione Skye married musician Ben Lee in December 2008.
Acting Career
Six days after Ione Skye turned 16 years old, she made her movie debut in Tim Hunter’s directorial venture, ‘River Edge’. Starring alongside the likes of Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, and Dennis Hopper, Skye portrayed Clarissa, one of the teenagers who discover that one of their friends, John (Daniel Roebuck), has murdered another friend and his girlfriend, Jamie (Danyi Deats). In 1988, she was nominated for ‘Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama’ for her performance in the film.
In 1987, she was cast as Napoleon’s sister, Pauline Bonaparte, in the TV miniseries ‘Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story’. She portrayed the female lead, Diane Court, in yet another classic teen movie of the 1980s, ‘Say Anything...’. This 1989 film has made a significant cultural impact since its release.
In the 1989 romance-drama ‘The Rachel Papers’, she played the titular character. In 1992, she starred in the short-lived ABC adventure-drama series ‘Covington Cross’. Skye also played various characters in ‘Gas Food Lodging’ (1992), ‘Wayne's World’ (1992), ‘One Night Stand’ (1997), ‘Fever Pitch’ (2005), ‘Zodiac’ (2007), and ‘The Homeless Billionaire’ (2016).
Over the years, Ione Skye has guest-starred in a number of shows, including ‘The Twilight Zone’ (2002), ‘Private Practice’ (2008), and ‘Awkward’ (2014). In 2018, she essayed the role of Carleen, Kathryn's (Jennifer Garner) sister and Joe's (Chris Sullivan) girlfriend, in the HBO comedy-drama series ‘Camping’. Between 2005 and 2019, she appeared in three episodes of the comedy series ‘Arrested Development’, portraying Mrs. Veal. Skye is set to star in the upcoming film ‘Holy New York’ and the upcoming TV series ‘UDrive Me’.
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Other Pursuits
Ione Skye has also garnered fame as a painter. Her artworks have been displayed in cities like Tokyo and Los Angeles, and she makes a considerable amount of money by selling her paintings. In May 2014, she published her children’s book, ‘My Yiddish Vacation’, through Henry Holt and Company. According to Skye, she has drawn inspiration from comic book artist Daniel Clowes for her own painting and writing.
Ione Skye wrote and co-directed the 1996 short film ‘Bed, Bath, and Beyond’. She has also directed the 2011 comedy short ‘David Goldberg’.
Family & Personal Life
Ione Skye was born on September 4, 1970, in Hampstead, London, England, to model Enid Karl, and folk singer-songwriter Donovan. Her father is a native Scottish, while her mother was Jewish American. Her second name originates from the Isle of Skye. She has an older brother, Donovan Leitch Jr, who is a Camp Freddy singer. Following her parents’ separation not long after her birth, she and her brother moved to the US with their mother, who brought them up on her own, with little to no help from their father. Skye was predominantly raised in Los Angeles and San Francisco and also lived in Connecticut for a few years. She was a student of Immaculate Heart High School and Hollywood High School in Los Angeles.
In the 1980s, Ione Skye dated Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis for a few years. From 1992 to 1999 , she was married to Adam Horovitz, one of the members of the Beastie Boys. She then dated furniture designer David Netto. Their daughter, Kate, was born in December 2001. The couple was engaged for a period but eventually parted ways.
In 2008, her engagement to musician Ben Lee was announced. The couple tied the knot on December 29, 2008, in a Hindu ceremony in India. Skye gave birth to their daughter, Goldie Priya Lee, on September 24, 2009. In a candid interview in 2009, Skye spoke about her efforts to fight her own addiction to various substances, including alcohol and other drugs.

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