About
Daveigh Chase is an American actress who began her career with minor television roles before gaining recognition for her work in both live-action and voice acting. She is widely known for portraying Samantha Darko in the cult film "Donnie Darko." Chase also provided the English dub voice for Chihiro Ogino in the critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli film "Spirited Away" and voiced Lilo Pelekai in the Disney animated film "Lilo & Stitch" and its franchise. She further solidified her presence in the horror genre as Samara Morgan in "The Ring."
Career Timeline
Early TV Roles
Begins her career with small TV roles and commercials.
Donnie Darko Recognition
Gains recognition as Samantha Darko, a cult film role.
Spirited Away Voice Role
Voices Chihiro in the English dub of Spirited Away.
Lilo & Stitch Voice
Voices Lilo Pelekai in Lilo & Stitch.
The Ring
Stars in horror film, increasing her prominence.
Samantha Darko Film
Reprises her role in a follow-up film.
Big Love
Recurrent appearances in a TV drama show.
Recognized for Early Work
Remains known for her early acting and voice work.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026