Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood (born September 7, 1987)[1] is an American movie, television and theater actress. She began acting in the late 1990s, appearing in several television roles, including American Gothic and Once and Again. Wood's first role as a leading movie actress was in 2002's Little Secrets, and she became well known after changing to a more adult-orientated Golden Globe-nominated role in the critically acclaimed Thirteen (2003).[2]

Evan Rachel Wood
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Evan Rachel Wood at the Toronto Film Festival, 2007
Born (1987-09-07) September 7, 1987 (age 36)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesEvan Woods, Evan Rachel
Years active1994 - present
TelevisionOnce and Again
Partner(s)Marilyn Manson
(2007-2010)
Parent(s)Ira David Wood III
Sara Wood
RelativesIra David Wood IV (brother)

Wood continued acting in mostly independent films, including Pretty Persuasion (2005), Down in the Valley (2006), and in the big studio production Across the Universe (2007). Critics have praised Wood's acting, such as The Guardian newspaper describing her as being "wise beyond her years" and as "one of the best actresses of her generation".[3] Her personal relationship with singer Marilyn Manson received media coverage. She is openly bisexual.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1998 Practical Magic Kylie Owens
Digging to China Harriet Frankovitz limited release
1999 Down Will Come Baby Robin Garr made-for-television
2002 Little Secrets Emily Lindstrom
S1m0ne Lainey Christian
2003 The Missing Lily Gilekson
Thirteen Tracy Louise Freeland Golden Globe nomination
2005 Pretty Persuasion Kimberly Joyce limited release
The Upside of Anger Lavender 'Popeye' Wolfmeyer
2006 Running with Scissors Natalie
Down in the Valley Tobe limited release
Asterix and the Vikings Abba (English Dub) limited release
Shark Bait Chordelia (Voice) Also known as The Reef
2007 King of California Miranda
Across the Universe Lucy
2008 Terra Mala (voice)
The Life Before Her Eyes Young Diana
Brontë Anne Brontë on hold
Whatever Works unknown pre-production
Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll Alice rumored

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References

  1. "Biography". The Official Evan Rachel Wood Fansite. 2002. Archived from the original on 2005-02-04. Retrieved 2007-08-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. Wood re-lives high school bullying for inspiration. DailyIndia.com. 2006-06-17. http://www.dailyindia.com/show/35106.php/Wood_re-lives_high_school_bullying_for_inspiration. Retrieved 2006-06-17. 
  3. O'Toole, Lesley (2006-06-24). Distress princess. Guardian Unlimited. http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguide/film/story/0,,1803495,00.html?gusrc=rss. Retrieved 2006-06-24. 
  4. Evan Rachel Wood came out as bisexual

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