Alana Haim

Musician and actress in 'Licorice Pizza'

Alana Haim - Musician and actress in 'Licorice Pizza'
Born

December 15th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Musician and actress gained prominence as a member of the pop rock band Haim, formed alongside siblings Este and Danielle. Released the debut album, 'Days Are Gone', in 2013, which received critical acclaim and commercial success. Ventured into acting with a significant role in the film 'Licorice Pizza', directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film debut showcased talent beyond music, earning attention for performance skills.

Released debut album 'Days Are Gone' in 2013

Starred in 'Licorice Pizza' (2021)

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