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Daveigh was born
· Los Angeles, California, United States
childhood
Daveigh Elizabeth Chase-Schwallier was born on July 24, 1990, in Las Vegas and was raised in Albany, Oregon. She began singing and dancing at age 3 at community events and local shows in her hometown. Those early performances marked the start of a career that would soon move from local stages to national screens.
childhood
Daveigh Elizabeth Chase-Schwallier was born on July 24, 1990, in Las Vegas and was raised in Albany, Oregon. She began singing and dancing at age 3 at community events and local shows in her hometown. Those early performances marked the start of a career that would soon move from local stages to national screens.
commercial
At age 7, after a visit to Los Angeles, Chase landed her first commercial, for Campbell’s Soup. The job gave her an early foothold in professional performance. It also pointed toward the acting and voice work that would soon define her public identity.
commercial
At age 7, after a visit to Los Angeles, Chase landed her first commercial, for Campbell’s Soup. The job gave her an early foothold in professional performance. It also pointed toward the acting and voice work that would soon define her public identity.
audition
At age 8, Chase auditioned for the voice of Lilo. She was later cast in the role, which became the breakthrough that made her widely known. The part set the stage for her most recognizable work in animation.
audition
At age 8, Chase auditioned for the voice of Lilo. She was later cast in the role, which became the breakthrough that made her widely known. The part set the stage for her most recognizable work in animation.
film release
Disney’s 'Lilo & Stitch' was released in 2002, with Chase voicing Lilo Pelekai. The role made her one of the most recognizable child performers of the early 2000s. It also established her as a voice actor whose work carried as much weight as her live-action roles.
film release
Disney’s 'Lilo & Stitch' was released in 2002, with Chase voicing Lilo Pelekai. The role made her one of the most recognizable child performers of the early 2000s. It also established her as a voice actor whose work carried as much weight as her live-action roles.
voice role
Chase voiced Chihiro in the English-language version of Studio Ghibli’s 'Spirited Away.' The credit added another major animated performance to her early career. It showed the breadth of her voice work in a period when she was already widely known for Lilo.
voice role
Chase voiced Chihiro in the English-language version of Studio Ghibli’s 'Spirited Away.' The credit added another major animated performance to her early career. It showed the breadth of her voice work in a period when she was already widely known for Lilo.
film role
In 2002, Chase played Samara Morgan in 'The Ring,' one of her signature live-action roles. She said she took her own voice and gave it a “freaky twist,” underscoring the craft behind the performance. The role stood in stark contrast to Lilo and helped define her unusual place in early-2000s pop culture.
film role
In 2002, Chase played Samara Morgan in 'The Ring,' one of her signature live-action roles. She said she took her own voice and gave it a “freaky twist,” underscoring the craft behind the performance. The role stood in stark contrast to Lilo and helped define her unusual place in early-2000s pop culture.
award
For 'The Ring,' Chase was presented with the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards. The honor marked industry recognition for a performance that had already become memorable to audiences. It also reinforced how quickly she had moved from child performer to a widely discussed screen presence.
award
For 'The Ring,' Chase was presented with the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards. The honor marked industry recognition for a performance that had already become memorable to audiences. It also reinforced how quickly she had moved from child performer to a widely discussed screen presence.
series role
Chase reprised Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch: The Series,' which ran from 2003 to 2006. The series extended the reach of the character that had made her famous. It kept her voice work in front of audiences during the years immediately after her breakout.
series role
Chase reprised Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch: The Series,' which ran from 2003 to 2006. The series extended the reach of the character that had made her famous. It kept her voice work in front of audiences during the years immediately after her breakout.
television and film roles
Chase later played Rhonda Volmer on HBO’s 'Big Love,' a recurring role highlighted in later profiles of her career. Her filmography also included 'Donnie Darko' and 'S. Darko.' Those credits showed that she continued to work beyond the roles that first made her famous.
television and film roles
Chase later played Rhonda Volmer on HBO’s 'Big Love,' a recurring role highlighted in later profiles of her career. Her filmography also included 'Donnie Darko' and 'S. Darko.' Those credits showed that she continued to work beyond the roles that first made her famous.
death notice
Daveigh Chase died on June 16, 2026, at age 35. Reports stated that she had been hospitalized earlier in June. Her death closed a career that had begun in childhood and reached wide recognition early.
death notice
Daveigh Chase died on June 16, 2026, at age 35. Reports stated that she had been hospitalized earlier in June. Her death closed a career that had begun in childhood and reached wide recognition early.
Daveigh Chase passed away
