Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Born:July 24, 1982

Place of Birth:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Known For:Acting

Biography

Anna Hélène Paquin, born on July 24, 1982, is a talented actress hailing from Canada and New Zealand. Rising to fame at a young age, Paquin captivated audiences with her debut role as Flora McGrath in the acclaimed film "The Piano" in 1993. This remarkable performance earned her the prestigious Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at just 11 years old, solidifying her as one of the industry's brightest young talents.

Transitioning seamlessly from child star to accomplished actress, Paquin continued to showcase her versatility in a variety of roles. She took on the iconic character of Rogue in the X-Men franchise, leaving a lasting impression on fans with her portrayal of the mutant superheroine. Her captivating presence on screen and ability to bring depth to her characters garnered her critical acclaim and nominations for esteemed awards such as the Saturn Award.

In addition to her work in blockbuster films, Paquin made a significant impact on the small screen with her role as Sookie Stackhouse in the hit HBO series "True Blood." Her portrayal of the spirited and supernatural character earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, showcasing her ability to command the screen and captivate audiences in any medium.

Paquin's talent extends beyond acting, as she has delved into producing as well. Her contributions to projects like "The Irishman" demonstrate her commitment to quality storytelling and her willingness to take on challenging and diverse roles both in front of and behind the camera.

Known for her range and ability to immerse herself fully in her characters, Paquin has proven time and again that she is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Her dedication to her craft and her willingness to tackle complex and thought-provoking roles have earned her a dedicated fan base and a reputation as a respected and admired performer.

Off-screen, Paquin is also known for her advocacy work and her commitment to various charitable causes. Her passion for using her platform to make a positive impact on the world further solidifies her status as not just a talented actress, but also a compassionate and socially conscious individual.

With a career spanning both film and television, Paquin continues to challenge herself with each new project, pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to be a leading lady in Hollywood. Her impressive body of work serves as a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft, cementing her status as a true powerhouse in the entertainment industry.

As she continues to captivate audiences with her performances and inspire others with her philanthropic efforts, Anna Paquin remains a beloved and respected figure in the world of entertainment. Her legacy as an actress of depth and versatility is sure to endure for years to come, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and the hearts of fans worldwide.

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Filmography

Acting

X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Rogue

2014

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.
The Irishman

The Irishman

Older Peggy Sheeran

2019

Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
The Good Dinosaur

The Good Dinosaur

Ramsey (voice)

2015

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
Scream 4

Scream 4

Rachel

2011

Ten years have passed, and Sidney Prescott has put herself back together thanks to her writing. However, her return to Woodsboro sparks the return of the Ghostface Killer.
Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Polexia Aphrodisia

2000

In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.
She's All That

She's All That

Mackenzie Siler

1999

High school hotshot Zach Siler is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor, leaves him for sleazy reality-television star Brock Hudson. Desperate to revive his fading reputation, Siler agrees to a seemingly impossible challenge. He has six weeks to gain the trust of nerdy outcast Laney Boggs -- and help her to become the school's next prom queen.
The Piano

The Piano

Flora McGrath

1993

When an arranged marriage brings Ada and her spirited daughter to the wilderness of nineteenth-century New Zealand, she finds herself locked in a battle of wills with both her controlling husband and a rugged frontiersman to whom she develops a forbidden attraction.
25th Hour

25th Hour

Mary D'Annuzio

2002

In New York City in the days following the events of 9/11, Monty Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies and trying to prepare his girlfriend for his extended absence.
Trick 'r Treat

Trick 'r Treat

Laurie

2007

Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank, and a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited guest.
Finding Forrester

Finding Forrester

Claire Spence

2000

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.
Fly Away Home

Fly Away Home

Amy Alden

1996

Amy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed. She goes to Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life... until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when a local forest was torn down. The eggs hatch and Amy becomes "Mama Goose". When Winter comes, Amy, and her dad must find a way to lead the birds South.
American Underdog

American Underdog

Brenda Meoni/Brenda Warner

2021

The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.
True Spirit

True Spirit

Julie Watson

2023

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.
Margaret

Margaret

Lisa Cohen

2011

A young woman witnesses a bus accident, and is caught up in the aftermath, where the question of whether or not it was intentional affects many people's lives.
Tell It to the Bees

Tell It to the Bees

Jean Markham

2018

Dr. Jean Markham returns to the town she left as a teenager to take over her late father's medical practice. When a school-yard scuffle lands Charlie in her surgery, she invites him to visit the hives in her garden and tell his secrets to the bees, as she once did. The new friendship between the boy and the bee keeper brings his mother Lydia into Jean's world.
Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Young Jane Eyre

1996

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

Irena Sendler

2009

Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while treating poor Jewish patients. When she initially proposes saving Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, her idea is met with skepticism by fellow workers, her parish priest, and even her own mother Janina.
Amistad

Amistad

Queen Isabella

1997

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
X-Men

X-Men

Rogue

2000

Two mutants, Rogue and Wolverine, come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team, the X-Men, must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers.
X-Men: The Last Stand

X-Men: The Last Stand

Marie / Rogue

2006

When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men—led by Professor Charles Xavier—and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organised under Xavier's former ally, Magneto.
X2

X2

Rogue

2003

Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.

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