Elle Fanning

Actress in 'Maleficent' and 'The Neon Demon'

Elle Fanning - Actress in 'Maleficent' and 'The Neon Demon'
Born

April 9th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress began acting at a young age, gaining recognition for roles in notable films. Gained attention for her performance in 'Maleficent' alongside Angelina Jolie. Also featured in 'The Neon Demon', a horror thriller directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Over the years, showcased a range of talents across various genres, appearing in both film and television, and receiving critical accolades for performances in several projects. Continued to be a prominent figure in Hollywood.

Starred in 'Maleficent' (2014)

Featured in 'The Neon Demon' (2016)

Appeared in 'Somewhere' (2010)

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