Vera Farmiga
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Clifton, New Jersey, USA
Biography:
Born in August 6th, 1973, Vera Ann Farmiga is a talented American actress who began her journey into the world of performing arts with a powerful impact. She made her debut on Broadway in the original production of "Taking Sides" (1996), proving that she had what it takes to captivate audiences on stage.
As she expanded her repertoire into television and film, Farmiga's career reached new heights with her breakthrough role as a drug-addicted woman in the drama "Down to the Bone" (2004). She continued to impress with diverse roles in films like "The Manchurian Candidate" (2004), "The Departed" (2006), and "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" (2008), showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Farmiga's fearless approach to acting led her to embrace roles in the horror genre, earning her the title of 'scream queen.' She gave chilling performances in "Joshua" (2007) and "Orphan" (2009), which further solidified her reputation as an actress who isn't afraid to take on challenging roles.
Her talent was acknowledged once again with her role in the comedy-drama "Up in the Air" (2009), earning Farmiga a nomination for an Academy Award and other accolades. She then ventured behind the camera, making her directorial debut with the drama film "Higher Ground" (2011), where she also starred as the leading character.
Farmiga continued to impress in films such as "Source Code" (2011), "Safe House" (2012), and the Conjuring Universe films - "The Conjuring" (2013), "The Conjuring 2" (2016), "Annabelle Comes Home" (2019), and "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" (2021). She also starred in the legal drama "The Judge" (2014), the biographical drama "The Front Runner" (2018), the monster film "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" (2019), and the crime drama "The Many Saints of Newark" (2021).
Vera Farmiga has also made her mark on television, receiving Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her memorable roles as Norma Louise Bates in the A&E series "Bates Motel" (2013-2017) and for starring in the Netflix miniseries "When They See Us" (2019). She also appeared in Disney+'s Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries "Hawkeye" (2021) and the Apple TV+ miniseries "Five Days at Memorial" (2022), showcasing her talent across various platforms.
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