Alison Sudol
Actress and singer-songwriter in films
Born
December 23rd, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress and singer-songwriter, gained recognition for roles in both film and music. Starred as Queeny Goldstein in the film series 'Fantastic Beasts' and released music under the stage name A Fine Frenzy. Developed a distinct musical style characterized by emotive vocals and lyrical depth. Began her career in music during her teenage years and released several albums, achieving a following within the indie music scene.
Played Queeny Goldstein in 'Fantastic Beasts'
Released multiple albums as A Fine Frenzy
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