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Elle Fanning Biography

Birth Name:Mary Elle Fanning

Birth Place:Conyers, Georgia, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Won the 2011 Hollywood Film Festival Spotlight Award
Won the 13th annual Young Hollywood Award for Actress of the Year
Born to professional tennis player Heather Joy and former minor league baseball player Steven Fanning
Niece of sports reporter Jill Arrington
Granddaughter to former NFL player Rick Arrington
Sister of actress Dakota Fanning
Made her acting debut in the film "I Am Sam" as an infant
Quote: "(On why she loves acting): "You're going to this different world, and you're a person that you'd never really be in real life, doing things that you'd never really do in real life․""
Almost landed a role in "My Sister's Keeper," but got replaced when her sister did not agree with the idea of shaving her hair off
Is trained in ballet

Awards

2004Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger: nominated
2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
2009WFCC Award-Best Young Actress: nominated
2010OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2011Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
2011Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
2011Spotlight Award-: winner
2011IGN Award-Best Movie Actress: nominated
2011ICS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2011OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2011PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: winner
2011PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Female: nominated
2011PFCS Award-Breakthrough on Camera: winner
2011Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2011Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Female: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: nominated
2011Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
2011Young Hollywood Award-Actress of the Year Award: winner
2012Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2012British Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2012Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
2012Empire Award-Best Female Newcomer: nominated
2012MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2012OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2012Best Actress-: winner
2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: nominated
2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
2013Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
2013Virtuoso Award-: winner
2013WFCC Award-Women's Work/Best Ensemble: winner
2013WFCC Award-Best Young Actress: nominated
2014Best Actress-: winner
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure: nominated
2014WFCC Award-Best Animated Female: winner
2015Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2015Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2015Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2016DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress (14 - 21): nominated
2017EDA Special Mention Award-Hall of Shame: nominated
2017Bodil-Best Actress (Bedste kvindelige hovedrolle): nominated
2017Robert-Best Actress (Årets kvindelige hovedrolle): nominated
2017Halfway Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2018CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: winner
2018WFCC Award-Best Young Actress: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Series - Longform: nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2022Gracie-Actress in a Leading Role - Comedy or Musical: winner
2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2024Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024NBR Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2025Special Honorary Award-: winner
2025ICFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025NJFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025NYFCO Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025OAFFC Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2025SFBAFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025FCA Award-Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
2026AACTA International Award-Best Supporting Actress in Film: nominated
2026Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2026Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Film: nominated
2026Astra Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Drama: nominated
2026Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026DFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture: nominated
2026HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026LEJA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026MNFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026NDFS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026NDFS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2026OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026International Star Award-: winner
2026Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2026Vice/Martin Award-: nominated
2026UFCA Award-Best Supporting Performance, Female: nominated
2026VFCC Award-Best Supporting Female Actor: nominated