Dakota Fanning

Biography

Born 02/23/1994

Holding one’s own opposite formidable talent Sean Penn would be an accomplishment for any Hollywood newcomer, but the fact that Dakota Fanning did so at the age of six in the critically acclaimed “I Am Sam” (2001), announced the arrival of a very different “child star.” Fanning was...
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Awards

  • In 2006, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Actress
  • In 2005, received MTV Movie Award for Best Frightened Performance
  • In 2002, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Actor/Actress

Highlights

  • In 2009, Co-starred in the supernatural thriller, "Push," along with Chris Evans and Camilla Belle
  • In 2009, Voiced the title character in the animated stop-motion horror fantasy film, "Coraline"
  • In 2008, Played a young girl coping with the effects of abuse by singing and dancing like Elvis in the controversial film "Hounddog"

Family & Companions

  • Rick Arrington: grandfather (Maternal grandfather; was the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1970-1972)
  • Jill Arrington: aunt (ESPN college football reporter )
  • Steven Fanning: father (Played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals)

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