India Ennenga Biography

Fast Facts

• Is set to graduate from Brown University in 2016 and enjoys studying English, comparative literature, and ancient religions
• Her mother is director and screenwriter Laurie Weitz, and she has been cast in the title role in her mother's upcoming film "Scout․"
• Made her screen acting debut in the film "Wrestling with Alligators" in 1998
• Quote: "(On attending Brown University in Providence, R․I․) "I actually love Providence․ I find that Providence reminds me of New Orleans in some ways․ There's a similar feeling of a close-knit community despite the fact that you're in a big city․""
• Quote: "(On filming the HBO series "Treme" in New Orleans) "New Orleans feels like a second home to me at this point․ I think it is one of the most incredible cities in America and the people there are so resilient and inspiring․""
• Quote: "(On balancing school and acting) "There are a lot of flights and homework assignments to be made up, but my teachers are all really nice and understanding, which is so helpful․""
• Quote: "(On being recognized on campus at Brown) "I guess I tend to think of myself as just another blond girl in the crowd, so it's always so surprising when someone stops me and asks if I'm an actress․""
• Best known for her role as Sofia Bernette in "Treme" and as Kolt in "Nobody Walks․"
• She considers her first significant job to be supplying the voice of Pinky in the BBC animated children's series "Pinky Dinky Doo" at the age of 9
• When she appeared in the film "Nobody Walks" as the daughter of John Krasinski's character, the two were allowed to ad-lib some of their scenes