Mary Elle Fanning is an American actress. The younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning, she made her film debut as the younger version of her sister's character in the drama film I Am Sam. As a child actress, she appeared in a string of roles in films including Because of Winn-Dixie, Babel, Phoebe in Wonderland, and Somewhere. Fanning's breakthrough came in 2011 with her starring role in J. J. Abrams' science-fiction film Super 8, for which she received critical praise and earned a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival. She subsequently had leading roles in the comedy drama film We Bought a Zoo, the drama film Ginger & Rosa, and as Princess Aurora in the fantasy films Maleficent and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
| Born: | Mary Elle Fanning, April 9, 1998, Conyers, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education: | Campbell Hall School |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years active: | 2001–present |
| Relatives: | Dakota Fanning (sister) |
| Twitter: | Elle Fanning's Twitter profile |
| Instagram: | Elle Fanning's Instagram profile |
| IMDb: | Elle Fanning's IMDb |
About Elle Fanning
Actress who has starred in such films as Babel, Maleficent, The Neon Demon and Super 8. She has received Teen Choice Award, Scream Award, and MTV Movie Award nominations.
Before Fame
She made her film debut when she was two years old alongside Sean Penn in I Am Sam.
Achievement
She appeared in episodes of Criminal Minds in 2006 and 2007.
Family Life
Her aunt is Jill Arrington, who has worked as a reporter for ESPN. Her older sister is actress Dakota Fanning.
Associations
She appeared alongside Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson in the film We Bought a Zoo.
Information related to Elle Fanning
- Actresses from Georgia (U.S. state)
