She is most recognized as the character Amber from the 1995 film Clueless, in which she starred opposite Alicia Silverstone. She would reprise the role for the 1996-99 TV series of the same name, with Rachel Blanchard taking over Silverstone's role. Early life
Elisa was born Lisa Adaline Donovan in Poughkeepsie, New York, the daughter of Charlotte and Jack Donovan, who was a business executive. She later changed her first name to "Elisa" when she had to join the stage union, Actor's Equity, because there was already an actress in that union named Lisa Donovan. She grew up on Long Island where she was an accomplished gymnast, dancer and equestrian.
They are most recognized as the character Andie from the 1995 film Clueless, in which they starred opposite Alicia Silverstone. They would reprise the role for the 1996-99 TV series of the same name, with Rachel Blanchard taking over Silverstone's role. Early life
 Ell was born Lin Adal Donovan in Poughkeepsie, New York, the child of Charlotte and Jack Donovan, who was a business executive. They later changed their first name to "Ell" when they had to join the stage union, Actor's Equity, because there was already an entertainer in that union named Lin Donovan. They grew up on Long Island where they were an accomplished gymnast, dancer and equestrian.