Actress
Dakota Fanning
- Born: 23 February 1994, Conyers, Georgia, USA
- Estimated net worth: $12 million
Dakota Fanning is an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in films like 'I Am Sam' and 'The Secret Life of Bees.' She began her career as a child actress and has since transitioned into adult roles, gaining recognition for her talent and…
Dakota Fanning: best films and shows
About Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning is an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in films like 'I Am Sam' and 'The Secret Life of Bees.' She began her career as a child actress and has since transitioned into adult roles, gaining recognition for her talent and versatility. Fanning is noted for her distinctive voice and captivating performances across various genres.
- Born
- 23 February 1994, Conyers, Georgia, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Children
- 0
- Parents
- Steven Fanning, Heather Joy Arrington
- Estimated net worth
- $12 million
Fun facts about Dakota Fanning
- Dakota Fanning was just eight years old when she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for her role in 'I Am Sam.'
- She starred alongside her younger sister, Elle Fanning, in the film 'The Alienist.'
Famous Dakota Fanning quotes
“I just want to be a part of a project that is meaningful.”
“We all have our own stories.”
“You can’t control everything.”
Dakota Fanning: coming up
- The Nightingale (Movie, Vianne)18 March 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Dakota Fanning filmography
Cast (99)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | The Nightingale Movie | Vianne | |
| 2026 | The Sun Never Sets Movie | Wendy | 7.5 |
| 2026 | Fru! 2 Movie | Delf (voice) | |
| 2025 | All Her Fault TV | Jenny Kaminski | 8.0 |
| 2025 | Vicious Movie | Polly | 6.0 |
| 2024 | The Perfect Couple TV | Abby Winbury | 6.7 |
| 2024 | Rebuilding Coraline Movie | Coraline Jones (voice) (archive footage) | 7.1 |
| 2024 | The Watchers Movie | Mina / Lucy | 6.3 |
| 2024 | RIPLEY TV | Marge Sherwood | 7.9 |
| 2023 | The Equalizer 3 Movie | Emma Collins | 7.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The First Lady TV | Susan Elizabeth Ford | 5.7 |
| 2021 | Oats Studios: Volume 1 Movie | Barkley | 6.3 |
| 2021 | OATS Studios TV | Barkley | 6.7 |
| 2020 | Last Looks TV | Self | 3.2 |
| 2020 | Viena and the Fantomes Movie | Viena | 4.5 |
| 2020 | Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Movie | Self | 8.7 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Sweetness in the Belly Movie | Lilly Mitchell Abdal | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood Movie | 'Squeaky' | 7.4 |
| 2019 | gen:LOCK TV | Miranda Worth (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Ocean's Eight Movie | Penelope Stern | 6.9 |
| 2018 | Please Stand By Movie | Wendy Welcott | 6.8 |
| 2018 | The Alienist TV | Sara Howard | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Zygote Movie | Barkley | 7.0 |
| 2016 | The Escape Movie | Lily | 6.5 |
| 2016 | American Pastoral Movie | Merry Levov | 6.2 |
| 2016 | Brimstone Movie | Liz | 7.1 |
| 2015 | The Benefactor Movie | Olivia | 4.9 |
| 2014 | Yellowbird Movie | Delf (voice) | 5.0 |
| 2014 | Night Moves Movie | Dena Brauer | 5.9 |
| 2014 | Every Secret Thing Movie | Ronnie Fuller | 6.2 |
| 2014 | Effie Gray Movie | Euphemia 'Effie' Gray | 6.0 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2013 | The Motel Life Movie | Annie James | 5.6 |
| 2013 | The Last of Robin Hood Movie | Beverly Aadland | 5.6 |
| 2013 | Very Good Girls Movie | Lilly Berger | 5.8 |
| 2012 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Movie | Jane | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Celia Movie | Hannah Jones | 5.2 |
| 2012 | Now Is Good Movie | Tessa Scott | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Rise Movie | Laurence Owen | 6.0 |
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Movie | Jane | 6.2 |
| 2010 | The Runaways Movie | Cherie Currie | 6.5 |
| 2009 | The Twilight Saga: New Moon Movie | Jane | 6.0 |
| 2009 | The Jay Leno Show TV | Self | 3.3 |
| 2009 | Coraline: The Making of 'Coraline' Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2009 | Coraline: Creepy Coraline Movie | Self | 3.5 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Winged Creatures Movie | Anne Hagen | 5.9 |
| 2009 | Coraline Movie | Coraline Jones (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Push Movie | Cassie Holmes | 6.2 |
| 2008 | Hounddog Movie | Lewellen | 6.5 |
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees Movie | Lily Owens | 7.5 |
| 2007 | Cutlass Movie | Lacey | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Charlotte's Web Movie | Fern Arable | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story Movie | Cale Crane | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Nine Lives Movie | Maria | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch Movie | Lilo Pelekai (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2005 | War of the Worlds Movie | Rachel | 6.6 |
| 2005 | Vengeance Is Mine: Reinventing 'Man on Fire' Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Hide and Seek Movie | Emily Callaway | 6.3 |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited TV | Kid Wonder Woman (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2004 | Man on Fire Movie | Lupita Ramos | 7.5 |
| 2004 | In the Realms of the Unreal Movie | Narrator/Vivian Girls (Voice) | 7.2 |
| 2004 | On Air with Ryan Seacrest TV | Self | 9.5 |
| 2003 | Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time Movie | Preschool Kim Possible (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2003 | The Cat in the Hat Movie | Sally Walden | 5.4 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Uptown Girls Movie | Ray Schleine | 7.1 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Taken TV | Allie Keys | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Hansel & Gretel Movie | Katie | 5.6 |
| 2002 | Sweet Home Alabama Movie | Young Melanie | 6.4 |
| 2002 | Trapped Movie | Abby Jennings | 6.2 |
| 2001 | I Am Sam Movie | Lucy Diamond Dawson | 7.6 |
| 2001 | Father Xmas Movie | Clairee | 5.8 |
| 2001 | The Hire TV | Lily | 7.7 |
| 2001 | Tomcats Movie | Little Girl in Park | 5.0 |
| 2001 | The Fighting Fitzgeralds TV | Marie | |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV | Brenda Collins | 7.6 |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine TV | Edie's Girl | 7.4 |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle TV | Emily | 8.5 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Little Girl (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1998 | TRL TV | Unknown character | 5.2 |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal TV | 5 Year Old Ally | 6.5 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Alessa Engel | 7.6 |
| 1996 | Spin City TV | Cindy | 7.0 |
| 1995 | MADtv TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1994 | Friends TV | Mackenzie | 8.4 |
| 1994 | ER TV | Delia Chadsey | 7.8 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Coraline (voice) | 7.1 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 7.0 |
| TBA | Untitled Dakota Fanning Thriller Series TV | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Alma Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (10)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | The Nightingale Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | The Sun Never Sets Movie | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2026 | Margo's Got Money Troubles TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.9 |
| 2025 | Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2025 | Sentimental Value Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.5 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Hello Apartment Movie | Director · Directing | 4.2 |
| 2018 | Hello Apartment Movie | Story · Writing | 4.2 |
| TBA | Discretion TV | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Untitled Dakota Fanning Thriller Series TV | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- The Sun Never Sets2026 / TMDB 7.5
- Fru! 22026
- Vicious2025 / TMDB 6.0
- Rebuilding Coraline2024 / TMDB 7.1
- The Watchers2024 / TMDB 6.3
- The Equalizer 32023 / TMDB 7.3
Questions about Dakota Fanning
What are Dakota Fanning's most famous movies?
Dakota Fanning is known for several notable films including 'I Am Sam,' 'The Secret Life of Bees,' and 'War of the Worlds.' Her performances in these movies have garnered critical acclaim and showcased her range as an actress.
Has Dakota Fanning won any awards?
Yes, Dakota Fanning has won several awards, including a Young Artist Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has also received nominations for prestigious awards including the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
What was Dakota Fanning's first film?
Dakota Fanning's first film was 'I Am Sam,' released in 2001. In this film, she played the role of Lucy Diamond Dawson, which earned her widespread recognition at a young age.
What is Dakota Fanning's estimated net worth?
Dakota Fanning's estimated net worth is approximately $12 million. This wealth has been accumulated through her extensive acting career and various endorsements.
Did Dakota Fanning start acting as a child?
Yes, Dakota Fanning began her acting career at a very young age. She gained fame as a child actress with performances in films and television shows, establishing herself early in the industry.
What genre of movies does Dakota Fanning typically star in?
Dakota Fanning has starred in a variety of genres, including drama, science fiction, and thriller. Her versatility allows her to take on diverse roles across different types of films.
Is Dakota Fanning involved in any charitable work?
Yes, Dakota Fanning is known for her philanthropic efforts. She has been involved with several charities, including those focused on children's rights and education.
What role did Dakota Fanning play in 'The Secret Life of Bees'?
In 'The Secret Life of Bees,' Dakota Fanning played the role of Lily Owens, a young girl seeking to uncover her mother's past while navigating her own challenges in the South during the 1960s.