Vera Farmiga & her dubbing voice Claudia Urbschat-Mingues
Profession: Actress & producer
Birthday: 06.08.1973
Born in: Clifton / New Jersey
Nationality: USA
Height: 170cm
Partner: Renn Hawkey
Ex-partner: Sebastian Roché
Miscellaneous:
Vera Ann Farmiga is the daughter of Ukrainian immigrants and grew up in a bilingual environment (English and Ukrainian). She attended Seton Hall University, where she earned a degree in theater studies. Her interest in acting developed in high school and she frequently performed in school plays.
She is involved in various charitable causes, including organizations that promote children's rights and education. Farmiga has also worked on projects that promote mental health awareness. Her commitment is shown not only through financial support, but also through active participation in events and campaigns.
Breakthrough:
Vera Farmiga's breakthrough came with her role in the film “Down to the Bone” (2004), for which she received much praise and a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award. Her acting talent was quickly recognized and she went on to star in a series of successful films such as “The Departed” (2006) directed by Martin Scorsese and “Up in the Air” (2009) alongside George Clooney.
Development:
In recent years, Vera Farmiga has also established herself as a director. She made her directorial debut with the film “Higher Ground” (2011), based on the book of the same name by Carolyn S. Briggs. The film received positive reviews and showcased her talent behind the camera. She is also known for her role as Norma Bates in the successful television series “Bates Motel” (2013-2017), which brought her a new generation of fans.
Accolades:
21 awards & 82 nominations
She received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Up in the Air” in 2010. She won an Emmy for her role in the miniseries “Roanoke” (1999) and for her performance in “Bates Motel” she was nominated several times and won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series in 2014.
Filmography
We have listed some of her best and most famous films and series here:
2023: Origin
2021: Hawkeye (miniseries, 6 episodes)
2021: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
2019: Godzilla II: King of the Monsters
2019: Captive State
2018: Skin
2018: The Front Runner
2018: Boundaries
2018: The Commuter
2016: The Conjuring 2
2014: The Judge
2013-2017: Bates Motel (TV series, 50 episodes)
2012: Safe House
2011: Source Code
2010: Henry's Crime
2009: Up in the Air
2009: Orphan
2008: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
2008: In Tranzit
2007: Joshua
2006: Running Scared
2004: Down to the Bone
2000: Autumn in New York
1997: Roar (tv series)