Dakota Fanning: Summary

Recent Role:: Herself on TMZ on TV

Gender:: Female

Birthday:: 2-23-1994

Birthplace:: Conyers, Georgia, USA

Birth Name:: Hannah Dakota Fanning

Born to Steven and Joy Fanning on February 23, 1994, Hannah Dakota Fanning (widely known by her middle name) is easily one of the most recognizable phenoms of her generation. When Dakota was very young, her parents were advised by a teacher that she may have more than just the typical "drama club" type of talent, and ever since Dakota broke out as Sean Penn's daughter in "I Am Sam," it's been obvious that she knows how to lend all the right elements to the acting business. By the time Dakota turned 13, she had already appeared in at least a dozen feature films, co-starring with the likes of Denzel Washington, Robert DeNiro, Brittany Murphy, Tom Cruise, Kurt Russell, and yes, even Julia Roberts. Her most recent film, Hounddog, features young Dakota in a controversial role as a rape victim, and while the movie has yet to find a buyer at the Sundance Film Festival, this could be the actress's first shot at an Academy Award nomination (not to mention an opportunity to shed some much-needed light on one of today's most taboo social topics). Dakota has a younger sister named Elle, who is also an actress, and although the younger Fanning's resume isn't quite as long as Ms. Dakota's, she is well on her way to achieving a great acting career.

In light of Dakota's extraordinary career as an actress, it may be difficult to perceive her as "normal" in any sense, but in all honesty, she is a sincere, down-to-earth girl who enjoys reading, knitting, spending time with family, and eating out at Taco Bell. Sounds a lot like anybody you'd see in real life, right? Well, not quite. Dakota is probably the most sought-after child starlet in the world right now, and given a few more years, she will be ready to stand up there with Reese Witherspoon and Hilary Swank as one of Hollywood's most competent "leading ladies."

Dakota's tremendous talent and brilliant execution in front of the camera gives her a certain uniqueness, but if her sweet, genuine qualities are any indication of her future, she could very well be a glimmer of hope that child starlets can still turn out well. Born to Steven and Joy Fanning on February 23, 1994, Hannah Dakota Fanning (widely known by her middle name) is easily one of the most recognizable phenoms of her generation. When Dakota was very young, her parents were advised by a teacher that she may have more than just the typical "drama club" type of talent, and ever since Dakota broke out as Sean Penn's daughter in "I Am Sam,"...

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colep2003
member since: May 16, 2009
Its unusual for a person in my age bracket to pay attention into to actress in this bracket. Anyway, shes a good actress. Too many actresses become brain dead. Thus for Dakota has yet to do that. ...Continue »
Okay the full one,as said above it still applies.

I started paying attention to her in I Am Sam.

I only watch the movies that I would watch, so to say I aint going to go out and rent a bunch of Disney movies to see her.

But I catch her in a few videos I would never let my kids watch if I had any.

The first one I might, I Am Sam (2001), it was totally awesome when Sam told Lucy to do her homework and held her to the standards "I am your father."

The request is NOT unreasonable. I realize a lot of kids are paying attention to this board and wondering what I mean.

Simpily, you need to understand that kids should listen to requests and parents should only make reasonable requests. Your Homework in learning to read is VERY reasonable.

Lucy's Slacking in doing homework is obvious. Shes feeling that by learning to read above his father there GOING above in which shes moving away.

Anyway, people say she got her lucky break there...I'm sorry. They have it backwards. There is absolutely no doubt if it was some random kid off the street there would be no way the movie would be half as good.

Anyway, the next time I seen her it was in Hide and Seek, her hair was died brown.

She made me wonder if it was her part who was a killer. This one I don't think kids should see. Sorry.

Then, I saw her next movie because I have a interest in Horses. Dreamer. I know weird for a guy. Anyway. They didn't play up on the Horses like I wanted. But it was a enjoyable one time watch.

Then, I see her when I was watching a movie with my GF who is now my X. Uptown Girls. I enjoyed seeing the woman get taken down a peg. But I found Dakota's part to be funny. She played a what was it eight or nine year old who is a germaphobia. I found it to be funny. The rest of the movie was lame. But her comedy backup humor saved this movie I firmly believe. Um...I probably would let my kids watch this one.

Then I was watching a movie called Sweet Home Alabama and I found her part to be a little creepy, but useful. Because without the short beginning part I the rest wouldn't make sense. I would let a mature kid watch it.

I then saw her while watching the War of the worlds. Not a large part. But she did good.

Anyway. Thats pretty much Alls I been interested there. Good acting and if Paramount stops this reboot crap when they make there next Star Trek movie, I suggest she seeks a part on it.

I also hope she moves away from Disney movies because I find the to be creepy/satanic. I don't watch satanic crap.

Anyway...I hope she stays away from Hollywood moron filler movies like the Matrix.

Or a Star Wars movie...

Ok...I guess in a way War of the Wolrds is...but theres worse.
05/15/09 09:10pm | report abuse
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Laylee
member since: Aug 25, 2005
Amazing actress. Stunning. Impeccable fashion. Should have received an Oscar by now. More than a child star, simply a star. She is going to continue to shine. ...Continue »
I have been a fan of Fanning since I am sam. She is under appreciated. She is well deserving of some big awards. She definitely should have graced the cover of Teen Vogue by now. Her talent competes with the best actors of our time. Her style is completely refreshing and polished. She is one of the most naturally beautiful people ever. I think she is extraordinary and is going to surpass what anyone can expect from her. She is going to grow up to be a successful actress. Her fame is not going to be from being just a child star.
02/03/09 09:26pm | report abuse
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belle94
member since: Jan 29, 2009
She's really amazing. :) ...Continue »
Dakota Fanning is probably one of the best young actresses I've ever seen. She just seems so... I don't know. Down to earth. She's just an amazing actress. Every one of her movies that I have gone and seen I love. Dakota really gets into every character that she plays, which is really amazing for an actress as young as her to do. The fact that she's only fourteen (fifteen this month, I believe) is pretty unbelievable. She has so much talent for someone her age. She really seems like someone that other aspiring young actresses can look up to.
02/03/09 05:34pm | report abuse
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ger5632
member since: Dec 26, 2007
amazing, truly amazing ...Continue »
she has to be like the best child actress i have ever seen. I mean she did so many movies when she was young its just so hard to believe shes only 14. i was so proud of her when she won the 2007 best actress in the nick choice awards. Her acting in Charlotte's web was simply marvelous i cried (because of the movie people. i dont cry because i love people's acting). Anyway, she is a fine example to all the kids around her. But we better try not to spoil her to much she would. Dakota= Most awesome actress ever!
05/22/08 08:47am | report abuse
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danny170693
member since: Dec 12, 2007
A review on the child actress Dakota fanning. ...Continue »
I think tha Dakota Fanning is the best child actress today.She has performed in many films and has became the youngest person to be nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award at the age of 8, she has also had 13 wins and 13 nominations.She has also won the Kids Choice Award in 2007 and the Saturn Award in 2006.She began her acting career at the age of 5 when she was picked for a tide commercial.Since then she has done many films and commercials including I am Sam, cat in the hat, man on fire, War of the worlds and Charlottes web.She has had many TV guest appearances such Friends, CSI, Family Guy and Malcolm In The Middle.Dakota Fanning will remain one of the greatess child actress and in the futrue she will become more known and famous.
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