Post by Harriet on Mar 22, 2008 7:21:08 GMT -5
Mary Elle Fanning, (born April 9, 1998, Conyers, Georgia) is an American child actress and the younger sister of award-winning child actress Dakota Fanning.
Elle began her acting career by playing the younger version of her old sister Dakota's characters in both the mini series, Taken and the movie, I am Sam.
In 2002, at the age of four, Elle won her first role independent of her sister, in the comedy Daddy Day Care.
In 2003, Elle filmed The Door in the Floor opposite Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger. Anecdotal evidence of her young skill was seen in the decision to cast her in the role of Ruth in The Door in the Floor. The film's producers had originally planned to hire identical twins for the intense shooting schedule, but were so impressed with Fanning that they used only her.
Late in 2003, Elle filmed Because of Winn Dixie in the small role of Sweetie Pie Thomas. In 2004, Elle filmed I Want Someone To Eat Cheese With. In early 2005, Elle filmed scenes in Charlotte's Web as the "future granddaughter" of Fern Arable played by Dakota Fanning. These scenes did not make the final cut, however.
In mid 2005, Elle played Debbie, the daughter of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in the academy-award nominated film Babel.
In early 2006 Elle filmed scenes in both The Nines and Déjà Vu. In mid 2006 she filmed The Lost Room a sci-fi TV mini-series.
By the end of 2006, Elle began to book lead roles. Her first being in Reservation Road playing Emma Learner, the grieving daughter of Joaquin Phoenix and Jennifer Connelly. The film deals with the aftermath of a tragic car accident in which Emma's brother is killed.
Early in 2007, she had a small part in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as a younger version of Cate Blanchett's character (as opposed to Babel where Fanning played her daughter).
Mid-year 2007, Elle filmed Phoebe in Wonderland as the title role Phoebe. It is the fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. It also stars Felicity Huffman and is expected to be released in 2009.
From July to October 2007, Elle filmed The Nutcracker - The Untold Story playing Mary. Set in 1920's Vienna, this is a tale of a little girl whose godfather gives her a special doll one Christmas Eve. Elle filmed this movie in Budapest, Hungary. It is expected to be released late 2008.
In March 2008, Elle Fanning and her sister Dakota were scheduled to star in My Sister's Keeper, but the opportunity fell through when Dakota learned she would have to shave her head. They were immediately replaced by Abigail Breslin and Sofia Vassilieva.
She has also done voice acting in My Neighbor Totoro.
Elle and her older sister are members of the Southern Baptist Convention. Elle is home-schooled by her grandmother.
[glow=red,2,300]Trivia [/glow]
Younger sister of Dakota Fanning.
Enjoys playing soccer
Parents names are Joy and Steve.
Her mom named her Mary and her dad named her Elle, so her name is Mary Elle Fanning. Like her older sister, Dakota Fanning, she uses her middle name instead of her first name.
Learned the piano.
Is one of 14 grandchildren
Casting notes for the role of young Ruth Cole in The Door in the Floor (2004) originally called for identical twins, because producers believed the workload of the character to be too much for one little girl to take.
As a child, Elle played the role of newborn in her some of her big sister Dakota's projects.
Is of Scandinavian descent.
To celebrate her seventh birthday, she went with her family to see Cirque du Soleil perform "Quidam" during its run in Melbourne, Australia.
When she attended her first Hollywood premiere, she was only three and a half years old.
Dressed up as Marilyn Monroe for Halloween.
Her grandmother spent $US600 at an auction buying her an old cream container that used to belong to Marilyn Monroe.
Niece of Jill Arrington.
Was submitted for Emmy consideration for her guest-starring role on "House M.D." (2004).
She donated a signed picture to Rocky Stone to be given away as a prize in a Dakota Fanning contest to benefit less-fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign 2006.
Has naturally curly hair.
Is home-schooled by her grandmother, Mary Jane Arrington.
Was ranked #19 alongside her sister Dakota on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list. (2008).
[glow=red,2,300]Awards[/glow]
2007 - Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger in Babel (2006)
Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress in The Lost Room" (2006) (mini)
2004 - Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film in Daddy Day Care (2003)
Elle began her acting career by playing the younger version of her old sister Dakota's characters in both the mini series, Taken and the movie, I am Sam.
In 2002, at the age of four, Elle won her first role independent of her sister, in the comedy Daddy Day Care.
In 2003, Elle filmed The Door in the Floor opposite Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger. Anecdotal evidence of her young skill was seen in the decision to cast her in the role of Ruth in The Door in the Floor. The film's producers had originally planned to hire identical twins for the intense shooting schedule, but were so impressed with Fanning that they used only her.
Late in 2003, Elle filmed Because of Winn Dixie in the small role of Sweetie Pie Thomas. In 2004, Elle filmed I Want Someone To Eat Cheese With. In early 2005, Elle filmed scenes in Charlotte's Web as the "future granddaughter" of Fern Arable played by Dakota Fanning. These scenes did not make the final cut, however.
In mid 2005, Elle played Debbie, the daughter of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in the academy-award nominated film Babel.
In early 2006 Elle filmed scenes in both The Nines and Déjà Vu. In mid 2006 she filmed The Lost Room a sci-fi TV mini-series.
By the end of 2006, Elle began to book lead roles. Her first being in Reservation Road playing Emma Learner, the grieving daughter of Joaquin Phoenix and Jennifer Connelly. The film deals with the aftermath of a tragic car accident in which Emma's brother is killed.
Early in 2007, she had a small part in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as a younger version of Cate Blanchett's character (as opposed to Babel where Fanning played her daughter).
Mid-year 2007, Elle filmed Phoebe in Wonderland as the title role Phoebe. It is the fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. It also stars Felicity Huffman and is expected to be released in 2009.
From July to October 2007, Elle filmed The Nutcracker - The Untold Story playing Mary. Set in 1920's Vienna, this is a tale of a little girl whose godfather gives her a special doll one Christmas Eve. Elle filmed this movie in Budapest, Hungary. It is expected to be released late 2008.
In March 2008, Elle Fanning and her sister Dakota were scheduled to star in My Sister's Keeper, but the opportunity fell through when Dakota learned she would have to shave her head. They were immediately replaced by Abigail Breslin and Sofia Vassilieva.
She has also done voice acting in My Neighbor Totoro.
Elle and her older sister are members of the Southern Baptist Convention. Elle is home-schooled by her grandmother.
[glow=red,2,300]Trivia [/glow]
Younger sister of Dakota Fanning.
Enjoys playing soccer
Parents names are Joy and Steve.
Her mom named her Mary and her dad named her Elle, so her name is Mary Elle Fanning. Like her older sister, Dakota Fanning, she uses her middle name instead of her first name.
Learned the piano.
Is one of 14 grandchildren
Casting notes for the role of young Ruth Cole in The Door in the Floor (2004) originally called for identical twins, because producers believed the workload of the character to be too much for one little girl to take.
As a child, Elle played the role of newborn in her some of her big sister Dakota's projects.
Is of Scandinavian descent.
To celebrate her seventh birthday, she went with her family to see Cirque du Soleil perform "Quidam" during its run in Melbourne, Australia.
When she attended her first Hollywood premiere, she was only three and a half years old.
Dressed up as Marilyn Monroe for Halloween.
Her grandmother spent $US600 at an auction buying her an old cream container that used to belong to Marilyn Monroe.
Niece of Jill Arrington.
Was submitted for Emmy consideration for her guest-starring role on "House M.D." (2004).
She donated a signed picture to Rocky Stone to be given away as a prize in a Dakota Fanning contest to benefit less-fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign 2006.
Has naturally curly hair.
Is home-schooled by her grandmother, Mary Jane Arrington.
Was ranked #19 alongside her sister Dakota on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list. (2008).
[glow=red,2,300]Awards[/glow]
2007 - Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger in Babel (2006)
Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress in The Lost Room" (2006) (mini)
2004 - Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film in Daddy Day Care (2003)