Anna Torv
Anna Torv | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2002—present |
Spouse | Mark Valley (2008—2010) (separated) |
Anna Torv (born April 15, 1978 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian actress best known for her role as FBI agent Olivia Dunham on the Fox television series Fringe[1].
Biography
Early life
Anna Torv was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Susan and Hans Torv[2] and grew up on the Hinterlands of the Gold Coast, Queensland.[3] Anna's father Hans Torv is of Estonian descent, but he was born in Stirling, Scotland.[4] She has been estranged from her father since the age of 8 [5]. She has one sibling, a younger brother, Dylan. Her paternal aunt is the writer, Anna Maria Torv Murdoch Mann, who was married for 31 years to billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch.[6].
Education
Torv graduated from Benowa State High School in 1996.[7] She graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts in 2001.[6]
Acting career
Torv appeared in the BBC series Mistresses. She also played the voice of the main character Nariko in the video game Heavenly Sword.[8]
Torv plays FBI Agent Olivia Dunham in the American television series Fringe. She received an Australians in Film Breakthrough award in 2009 . She filmed Season 2 of Fringe in Vancouver, British Columbia.[9] Anna appeared as Virginia Grey on HBO's mini-series The Pacific. She also won the 2010 Saturn Award for the Best Television actress.[10]
Personal life
In December 2008 Anna Torv married her Fringe co-star Mark Valley.[11] They split in early 2010.[12]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2002 | White Collar Blue | Neighbours | TV series |
Young Lions | Irena Nedov | TV series | |
2003 | Travelling Light | Debra Fowler | Film |
2004 | McLeod's Daughters | Jasmine McLeod | TV series |
2004–2005 | The Secret Life of Us | Nikki Martel | TV series |
2006 | The Book of Revelation | Bridget/Gertrude | Film |
2007 | Heavenly Sword | Nariko | Video game |
Frankenstein | ITU Nurse | Film | |
Mistresses | Alex | TV series | |
2008–present | Fringe | Olivia Dunham | TV series |
2010 | The Pacific | Virginia Grey | Mini-series |
Notable awards and nominations
- 2008: Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for her role in Fringe
- 2009: Won an Australians in Film Breakthrough Award
- 2009: Won a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for her role in Fringe
References
- ^ "Torv takes lead role in Abrams' drama".
- ^ http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/09/19/16526_gold-coast-feature.html
- ^ Australian Television: profile of Anna Torv
- ^ "Aussie actress Anna Torv is busy keeping secrets on Fringe"
- ^ "Torv is her own mistress"
- ^ a b "Torv is her own mistress", Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ Perth Now article on Torv
- ^ Australian Television - Anna Torv profile
- ^ "Anna Torv Is Nothing Like the Character She Plays on Fringe" (interview)
- ^ 2010 Saturn Award Winners
- ^ Dos Santos, Kristin. "Fringe Stars Anna Torv and Mark Valley Married!" E! Online, 2 February 2009.
- ^ "Anna Torv and Mark Valley Split"
External links
- Anna Torv Online at annatorv.com (fansite)
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