Summer Glau is an American actress best known for her roles in the television series Firefly, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Dollhouse. She is notable for her big brown eyes, long brown hair and sexy body. Born on July 24th, 1981 in San Antonio, Texas, Summer Glau began her career as a professional ballet dancer before transitioning into acting. She has since starred on television shows and movies such as Serenity, The 4400 and Alphas. Her career has been marked by numerous awards including Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television and the SFX Award for Best Actress. She also appeared on the big screen in Serenity and Knights of Badassdom.