Summer glau

It's likely that she made an impression as she converted that single episode into starring in the next major hit television show, Firefly. Summer Glau's character, River Tam, was one of the most complex characters that Glau was able to handle with ease. Tam is required to participate in government-sponsored experiments that make her the most powerful assassin. Tam's emotional control was taken away as a direct result. Glau's fighting skills were also demonstrated on Firefly. Glau's ability to fight was improved by her education to be an"Assassin. Summer Glau was classically-trained as ballerina. Her broken toe marked the final straw for her as a dancer. Firefly featured only one episode however it was an enormous success. Whedon returned to the show several years later. Summer Glau, however, continued to receive quality work. Her appearances on television shows such as Cold Case and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.