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Fairuza Balk Biography

Birth Name:Fairuza Alejandra Feldthouse

Birth Place:Point Reyes, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Attended the Royal Academy of Ballet at a young age
  • Quote: "I can speak for myself․ I am what I am․ Love it or leave it․"
  • Has released music under the name Armed Love Militia
  • Frequently takes on the role of brooding characters
  • Well known for her role in the film "The Craft․"
  • In 2008, her artwork was represented and shown in Palm Desert's Melissa Morgan Fine Arts Gallery
  • In her first theater experience, she sang the lead in a choir of 500 children, performing in front of the British Royal Family for the show "Year of the Child," which was a benefit to raise awareness of nuclear proliferation

Awards

  • 1986Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
  • 1986Young Artist Award-Best Starring Performance by a Young Actress - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1993CableACE-Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 1993Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: winner
  • 1997Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1997Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1997MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: winner
  • 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama/Romance: nominated
  • 2001OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner