Lucy Liu is an American actress, director, and artist. She is best known for her roles in the television series Ally McBeal and the Charlie's Angels films. She has also starred in numerous films such as Kill Bill, Payback, and Shanghai Noon. Liu's first major role was in the 1998 film, The Man in the Iron Mask. She has since gone on to become a successful actress, director, and artist. Liu's three-letter crossword solution is LIU.