Elle Fanning

Mary Elle Fanning was born on April 9, 1998, in Conyers, Georgia, USA. She is an American actress who made her film debut in I Am Sam (2001). Fanning is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning and has received nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. She is recognized for her starring role as Catherine II in the series The Great (2020–23) and for roles in films such as Phoebe in Wonderland and The Neon Demon.

Early life

Fanning was born to Heather Joy (Arrington) and Steven J. Fanning. Her mother played professional tennis, while her father played minor league baseball. She is of German, Irish, English, French, and Channel Islander descent.

Career

Fanning made her film debut in I Am Sam (2001). Her notable film roles include performances in Phoebe in Wonderland and The Neon Demon. From 2020 to 2023, she starred as Catherine II in the television series The Great.