Lucy Liu is an American actress, voice actress, director, and artist. She is best known for her roles as the vicious and ill-mannered Ling Woo in the television series Ally McBeal, O-Ren Ishii in Kill Bill, and Joan Watson in the crime-drama series Elementary. She also starred in Charlie's Angels and its sequel, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Liu has also had voice roles in animated films such as Kung Fu Panda and its sequels, and in video games such as Sleeping Dogs. Her most recent role was in the 2019 film, Hustlers. She is also known for her work in television, having appeared in shows such as Southland, Cashmere Mafia, and Why Women Kill. Liu is also a successful director, having directed episodes of Elementary, Why Women Kill, and Grace and Frankie.