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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Filmography

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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

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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"

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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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