X
Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
Kaniehtiio Horn Biography
Birth Name:Alexandra Horn
Birth Place:Ottowa, Ontario, Canada
Profession Actress, Producer, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Is the daughter of activist Kahn-Tineta Horn, and the sister of water polo player Waneek Horn-Miller
- Became interested in acting at a young age after being involved with a school play
- Trained at Dawson College's Professional Theatre Program
- Quote: "[On her love of acting] "I like figuring out why people do the things that they do, the psychology behind acting really interests me․ The buzz you get through between 'acting' and the 'cut' is indescribable․""
- Well known for her role in the series "Hemlock Grove․"
- Wrote and directed the short film "Smoke Shack․"
- Has voiced a character in the video game "Assassin's Creed 3․"
Awards
- 2008American Indian Movie Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2010ACTRA Montreal Award-Oustanding Performance - Female: winner
- 2010American Indian Movie Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2019ACTRA Montreal Award-Oustanding Performance - Female: nominated
- 2022Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Actress, Comedy: winner
- 2024Canadian Screen Award-Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy: winner
- 2024DGC Discovery Award-: winner
- 2025Canadian Screen Award-John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award: nominated
- 2025Canadian Screen Award-Original Screenplay: nominated
- 2025Canadian Screen Award-Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy: nominated
- 2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy: nominated
- 2025Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 2025Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Achievement in Directing: nominated
- 2025Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Best Picture: nominated
- 2025Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Best Original Screenplay: nominated