Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning | |
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 Fanning in 2014 | |
| Born | Mary Elle Fanning April 9, 1998 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Relatives | Dakota Fanning (sister) |
Mary Elle Fanning (born April 9, 1998), known as Elle Fanning, is an American actress. She is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning. She is known for her acting in many movies. These include Phoebe in Wonderland, Somewhere and We Bought a Zoo. In 2011, Fanning starred as Alice Dainard in J. J. Abrams' sci-fi-drama blockbuster, Super 8. Her acting was very well liked by the critics in this movie. She received nominations for a Saturn Award, a Young Artist Award, a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, a Teen Choice Award, a Scream Award, an MTV Movie Award, and more.
Early life[change | change source]
Fanning was born on April 9, 1998 in Conyers, Georgia. She is the daughter of Heather Joy (née Arrington), and Steven J. Fanning. Her mother played tennis professionally and her father played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is now an electronics salesman in Los Angeles, California.[1] Her maternal grandfather is American football player Rick Arrington, and her aunt is ESPN reporter Jill Arrington.[2] Fanning is the younger sister of Dakota Fanning, who is also an actress.[3] Fanning has Irish, German, English, and French ancestry. Fanning and her family are members of the Southern Baptist Convention.[4] Fanning currently attends Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.[5]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "1 rootsweb". Archived from the original on 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
- ↑ Stein, Joel (February 27, 2005). "The Million-Dollar Baby". Time. Archived from the original on March 30, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2007.
- ↑ Elle Fanning FAQ Archived 2013-03-20 at the Wayback Machine, Totally Elle
- ↑ "Interview: Dakota Fanning". lifeteen.com. 2007.
- ↑ Hollywood be thy name... Episcopal Church marks 100 years of mission, ministry in movie mecca. The Episcopal News. Retrieved August 22, 2011
Other websites[change | change source]
- Elle Fanning on IMDb
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