History Creator / SummerGlau

* PhraseCatcher: After an infamous incident of Summer screwing up her lines during the filming of ''{{Firefly}}'', the other cast members - most notably Creator/NathanFillion - took to [[UnusualEuphemism yelling her name as an expletive]] whenever anything went wrong. Nathan is rumored to have taken the tradition on to his succeeding shows including ''{{Drive}}'' and ''{{Castle}}''.
* UnkemptBeauty: She certainly seems to have this trait, as she looks more attractive and beautiful ''without'' makeup. This is especially noticeable with her characters in ''TheSarahConnorChronicles'' and is rather striking in ''[[LifetimeMovieOfTheWeek Deadly Honeymoon]]'', where there are scenes showing the characters without much makeup and later with it - and the difference is amazing. With the makeup, Summer looks like a doll, while without it, she looks very real and natural.

* ''{{The 4400}}'', where she plays Tess Doerner, another [[StrangeGirl crazy psychic waif]]. She does [[CharacterDevelopment get better]], though.

* PhraseCatcher: After an infamous incident of Summer screwing up her lines during the filming of ''{{Firefly}}'', the other cast members - most notably NathanFillion - took to [[GoshDarnItToHeck yelling her name as an expletive]] whenever anything went wrong. Nathan is rumored to have taken the tradition on to his succeeding shows including ''{{Drive}}'' and ''{{Castle}}''.

* The voice of {{Supergirl}} in the WesternAnimation/DCUniverseAnimatedOriginalMovies installment ''SupermanBatmanApocalypse''.

* The voice of {{Supergirl}} in the DCUniverseOriginalAnimatedMovies installment ''SupermanBatmanApocalypse''.

* Recently guested on ''Series/{{Alphas}}''.

A native of San Antonio, Texas, Summer Glau is a classically trained ballerina who broke into acting in 2002 with a guest spot on ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (playing a ballerina). Her career has primarily been composed of [[ActionGirl active women]] and [[BrokenBird damaged girls]] in science fiction and fantasy series.

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Despite playing killer robots, psychopaths, and other assorted crazy characters, she is frequently described as one of the nicest people in Hollywood.

* ''{{Chuck}}'' as one of the "Greta" agents. ([[http://seat42f.com/images/stories/tvshows/Chuck/Season4/S0408/Chuck-Versus-The-Fear-Of-Death-Summer-Glau-1.jpg Not surprisingly,]] one of the more AxCrazy Greta's...)

[[http://summerglauwiki.com/ Now with her own wiki]].

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-PGkm_dDf0 "Waiting in the Wings,"]] an episode of ''Series/{{Angel}}'' where her [[OneSceneWonder one scene of dialogue]] got a standing ovation from the cast and crew.

* Had a bit part in ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yHWwZIURRQ Sleepover]]''. She is credited as "Ticket girl".

* ''{{Chuck}}'' as one of the "Greta" agents. Not surprisingly, [[http://seat42f.com/images/stories/tvshows/Chuck/Season4/S0408/Chuck-Versus-The-Fear-Of-Death-Summer-Glau-1.jpg one of the more AxCrazy Greta's]]...

* ''{{Chuck}}'' as one of the "Greta" agents.

* DoesNotLikeShoes: Summer has tendonitis in her heels and arthritis in her toes (ballet is a strenuous art that can mess up even the toughest feet), so shoes actually are painful for her to wear. She has said that boots, specifically cowboy boots, are more comfortable for her.

* DoesNotLikeShoes: Summer has tendonitis in her heels and arthritis in her toes, so shoes actually are painful on her feet. She has said that boots, or specifically cowboy boots are more comfortable for her.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-PGkm_dDf0 "Waiting in the Wings,"]] an episode of ''{{Angel}}'' where her [[OneSceneWonder one scene of dialogue]] got a standing ovation from the cast and crew.
* ''{{Firefly}}'' and ''{{Film/Serenity}}'', where she played River Tam, a crazy psychic waif on the run from the Alliance with her brother. [[StarMakingRole Skyrocketed her into popularity]] among geekdoms everywhere.

* TheWoobie: Summer is very good at playing emotionally damaged girls who will tear your heart out, with probably her best known such role being River of ''{{Firefly}}''.

* ''{{Firefly}}'' and ''{{Film/Serenity}}'', where she played River Tam. [[StarMakingRole Skyrocketed her into popularity]] among geekdoms everywhere.

* NBC's superhero drama ''Series/TheCape'' in which she plays a cyber-sleuth blogger reporter known as [[ShoutOut Orwell]], who apparently becomes the titular hero's sidekick and, like with River and Cameron, [[WaifFu is more dangerous than her size implies]].

Her first role (the aforementioned ''Angel'' guest spot) got a standing ovation from the cast and crew after recording [[OneSceneWonder her single scene of dialogue]], and critical reviews for her performance as [[Series/{{Firefly}} River]] [[{{Film/Serenity}} Tam]] and [[TheSarahConnorChronicles Cameron]] have been overwhelmingly positive. However, she has yet to get much mainstream recognition as her roles have largely been reserved to [[CultClassic TV shows and films that failed to perform on the business end]].

* WaifFu: Her [[Webcomic/{{xkcd}} "River Tam beats up everyone"]] scenes from ''{{Film/Serenity}}'' are [[MemeticBadass almost as well-known]] as [[CultClassic the movie itself]].

* ''{{Firefly}}'' and ''{{Film/Serenity}}'', where she played River Tam. [[EnsembleDarkhorse Skyrocketed her into popularity]] among geekdoms everywhere.

* A [[http://www.newsgab.com/attachments/celebrity-pictures/395823d1304453242-summer-glau-79-firebird-glau_01.jpg silver 1979 Pontiac]] [[CoolCar Trans Am]] that she designed the interior of (Oh internet, will you ever stop being so disturbing?).

** Or at least something dancey in a leotard.

* She's been cast for the appropriately-named upcoming horror/comedy movie ''Knights Of Badassdom''. Presumably, they were working with a much less awesome title before Summer was cast. Only one promo pic of her has been released thus far, but it has her [[HotChickWithASword wielding a broadsword]].

* DoesNotLikeShoes: Summer has tendonitis in her heels, and arthritis in her toes, so shoes actually are painful on her feet. She has said that boots, or specifically cowboy boots are more comfortable for her.

* SugarWiki/RuleOfSeanConnery: [[http://xkcd.com/311/ Just see this]]. (the AltText even points out: "{{Crank}} was better, but needs a bigger budget and more Summer Glau!")

* ''{{Firefly}}'' and ''{{Film/Serenity}}'', where she played [[PsychicPowers River]] [[AttackAnimal Tam]]. [[EnsembleDarkhorse Skyrocketed her into popularity]] among geekdoms everywhere.

* In the upcoming {{Western}} ''Legend Of Hell's Gate'' she will play a girl named Maggie Moon. Preview pics have already shown her riding a horse and [[FanService bathing in a lake]].
* NBC's superhero drama ''[[Series/TheCape The Cape]]'' in which she plays a cyber-sleuth blogger reporter known as [[ShoutOut Orwell]], who apparently becomes the titular hero's sidekick and, like with River and Cameron, [[WaifFu is more dangerous than her size implies]].

* ''{{Chuck}}'' as one of the "Greta" agents, where she has some screentime with AdamBaldwin.
* A [[http://www.newsgab.com/attachments/celebrity-pictures/395823d1304453242-summer-glau-79-firebird-glau_01.jpg silver 1979 Pontiac]] [[CoolCar Trans Am]] that she designed the interior of (oh internet, will you ever stop being so disturbing?).

* RuleOfSeanConnery: [[http://xkcd.com/311/ Just see this]]. (the AltText even points out: "{{Crank}} was better, but needs a bigger budget and more Summer Glau!")