Daveigh Chase
Known for
An American actress from Las Vegas who, as a child, delivered several roles that became cult touchstones. She played the doomed little sister in 'Donnie Darko' (2001), voiced the mischievous Lilo in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' (2002), and was the eerie Samara in the horror hit 'The Ring' (2002). That trio of parts gave her an unusual foothold in early-2000s pop culture across drama, animation and horror. Daveigh Chase is remembered above all for those formative roles, an American performer whose childhood work left a lasting genre imprint.
Daveigh Chase
17 Movies
14 Series
An American actress from Las Vegas who, as a child, delivered several roles that became cult touchstones. She played the doomed little sister in 'Donnie Darko' (2001), voiced the mischievous Lilo in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' (2002), and was the eerie Samara in the horror hit 'The Ring' (2002). That trio of parts gave her an unusual foothold in early-2000s pop culture across drama, animation and horror. Daveigh Chase is remembered above all for those formative roles, an American performer whose childhood work left a lasting genre imprint.
Movies
Plays Lilo (voice)
Lilo & Stitch
2002
Plays Samantha Darko
Donnie Darko
2001
Plays Samara Morgan
The Ring
2002
Plays Lilo (voice)
Stitch! The Movie
2003
Plays Samantha Darko
S. Darko
2009
Plays Rachel
Wild in Blue
2014
Plays Rachel Pressman
The Only Witness
2003
Plays Sara Newton
Beethoven's 5th
2003
Plays Young Georgia
Carolina
2003
Plays Annabel
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D
2003
Plays Shanda
Jack Goes Home
2016
Plays Young Mary
Yellow
2014
Plays Shawna Landon - Age 8
Michael Landon, the Father I Knew
1999
Plays Kelley Bonner
Little Red Wagon
2012
Plays Krissy Madison
American Romance
2016
TV Shows
Plays Lilo Pelekai (voice)
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
2003
Plays Rhonda Volmer
Big Love
2006
Plays Joyce
Oliver Beene
2003
Plays Tessa Press
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Heather Albright
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Ariel Shuman (1990)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Young Christina Larson
Charmed
1998
Plays Diana Reed
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Jennifer Wakefield
The Practice
1997
Plays Jamie Garibaldi
Family Law
1999
Plays Little Girl
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Plays Taylor Walker
ER
1994
Plays Joyce Summitt (voice)
Fillmore!
2002
Plays Peggy Franklin
The Lot
1999
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American Romance
Full Filmography
American Romance
Krissy Madison
2016
Film
Jack Goes Home
Shanda
2016
Film
Yellow
Young Mary
2014
Film
Wild in Blue
Rachel
2014
Film
Madame Le Chat
Klutzy
2013
Film
Little Red Wagon
Kelley Bonner
2012
Film
S. Darko
Samantha Darko
2009
Film
Without a Trace
Diana Reed · 1 episode
2007–2008
TV
Big Love
Rhonda Volmer · 32 episodes
2006–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daveigh Chase still alive?
Daveigh Chase passed away on June 16, 2026 at age 35.
What are the most famous roles of Daveigh Chase?
Daveigh Chase is best known for roles in Donnie Darko, Lilo & Stitch, The Ring.
How many movies has Daveigh Chase been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Daveigh Chase has appeared in 17 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Daveigh Chase's first movie?
The career of Daveigh Chase began with Michael Landon, the Father I Knew (1999).
What is Daveigh Chase's most recent movie or series?
Daveigh Chase's most recent release is American Romance, which premiered on October 23, 2016.
What TV shows has Daveigh Chase appeared in?
On television, Daveigh Chase has appeared in Charmed, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, ER.
Daveigh Chase
1990-07-24 · Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Daveigh Elizabeth Chase (née Chase-Schwallier; July 24, 1990 – June 16, 2026) was an Annie Award-winning American actress, singer, and voice over artist best known for playing Chihiro Ogino in the English adaptation of Spirited Away, Rhonda Volmer in the HBO series Big Love, Samara Morgan in The Ring and Lilo Pelekai in Lilo & Stitch.Daveigh Chase, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.