Anna Paquin
Actress in 'The Piano' and 'True Blood'
Born
July 24th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada, New Zealand
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Born in Canada and raised in New Zealand, this actress gained prominence at a young age. Won an Academy Award at just 11 years old for the role in 'The Piano.' Later starred in the HBO series 'True Blood' as Sookie Stackhouse, which became widely popular. Also appeared as Rogue in the 'X-Men' film series, bringing the character to life in multiple installments. Has received accolades for performances across various genres.
Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Piano'
Starred in HBO series 'True Blood'
Portrayed Rogue in 'X-Men' film series
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