Alice Englert Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a 2012 British Independent Film Award for best supporting actress for her performance in "Ginger & Rosa․"
• Daughter of "Bright Star" and "The Piano" award-winning screenwriter and director Jane Campion
• Made her film debut in "Listen" when she was 8 years old
• Quote: "I've spent half my life on planes․ I have a lot of love for New Zealand, though․ That is where the really arty, whimsical side of the family resided - in hobbitland․"
• Quote: "It's important to be able to change your ideas about characters ․․․ Because as people we don't have much control over the way people see us ․․․ We find out what they want to be, what they're striving for ․․․ as opposed to who they think they are․"
• One of her best known roles is that of Rosa in "Ginger & Rosa․"
• Many of her films have been in the science fiction, horror and fantasy genres
• When not acting, she enjoys writing and playing the guitar
• While growing up, she went to school in New York City, London, New Zealand, Rome and Australia