Elle Fanning
Mary Elle Fanning (born April 9, 1998), known as Elle Fanning, is an American actress. She is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning. Fanning is known for her role in Maleficent and several other movies including 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.
From 2020 to 2023, Fanning played Catherine the Great in the Hulu series The Great. The role earned her nominations for a BAFTA Award and Emmy Award.
Personal life
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]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critics' Choice Television Awards | 2022 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | The Great | Nominated | [6] |
| Golden Globe Awards | 2021 | Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Nominated | [7] | |
2022 | Nominated | [8] | |||
| Hollywood Television Critics Association | 2022 | Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy | Nominated | [9] | |
| Independent Spirit Awards | 2021 | Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series | Nominated | [10] | |
| Online Film and Television Association | 2020 | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [11] | |
2022 | Nominated | [12] | |||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [13] | |
| Satellite Awards | 2021 | Best Actress in a Series, Musical/Comedy | Won | [14] | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [15] | |
| Television Critics Association | 2020 | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Nominated | [16] |
References
Other websites
- Elle Fanning on IMDb
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