Anna Torv
Anna Torv | |
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Torv at San Diego Comic Con 2012 | |
Born |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | 7 June 1979
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse(s) | Mark Valley (2008–10; divorced) |
Relatives |
Anna Murdoch Mann (aunt) Elisabeth Murdoch (cousin) Lachlan Murdoch (cousin) James Murdoch (cousin) |
Anna Torv (born 7 June 1979)[1] is an Australian actress known for her role as FBI agent Olivia Dunham on the Fox television series Fringe (2008–2013).[2]
Early life
Torv was born in Melbourne, Victoria, the daughter of Susan (née Carmichael) and Hans Torv, also grew up in Gold Coast, Queensland.[3] Her father is of Estonian descent, but was born in Stirling, Scotland.[4] Her mother is of Scottish descent.[5] She is estranged from her father.[6] She has a younger brother, Dylan. Her paternal aunt is writer Anna Murdoch Mann, who was married for 31 years to media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and her cousins are James, Lachlan and Elisabeth Murdoch.[6]
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]
Career
In 2003, Torv played the role of Ophelia with the Bell Shakespeare Company in John Bell's production of Hamlet.[8] In 2004, she joined the cast of Australia's acclaimed television drama The Secret Life of Us playing Nikki Martel.
In 2005, Torv recorded a series of audio books for Scholastic Australia’s Solo Collection, including titles Little Fingers, Jack's Owl, Spike, and Maddy in The Middle[9] and later voiced Nariko in the 2007 video game Heavenly Sword.[10]
She then appeared in the BBC series Mistresses in 2008. From 2008 to 2013, Torv played Agent Olivia Dunham in the American television series Fringe. She received an Australians in Film Breakthrough award in 2009. She has been nominated five times for the Saturn Award for Best Television Actress from 2009 to 2013, winning a total of four.[11] Torv appeared as Virginia Grey on HBO's mini-series The Pacific and later starred in a CollegeHumor Original video as a tyrannical traffic cop.[12] In 2014, Torv reprised her role as Nariko in the film adaptation of Heavenly Sword.[13]
Torv has been listed as one of "TV's 100 Sexiest Women" by BuddyTV four times. She ranked #16 in 2009,[14] #27 in 2010,[15] #48 in 2011[16] and #68 in 2012[17]
In March 2016, Torv was cast in the role of Wendy, an FBI Psychologist, in the Netflix drama Mindhunter from David Fincher and Charlize Theron.[18]
Personal life
In December 2008, Torv married her Fringe co-star Mark Valley.[19] They separated after one year of marriage.[20]
Filmography
Filmography | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Media | Notes |
1986 | The Night Before Christmas | Bess | Theatre | Roman Scandals Theatre Restaurant |
1998–2001 | Undiscovered Country | Unspecified | Theatre | History credited from playbill of the 2003 production of Hamlet[21] |
Bodyline: Time's Up | Theatre | |||
Richard III | Theatre | |||
Basic Burlesque | Theatre | |||
2001 | Plenty | Susan Traherne | Theatre | NIDA Theatre, April 2, 2001 |
Language of The Gods | Alicia | Theatre | NIDA Theatre, May 5, 2001 | |
Ring Round The Moon | Capulat | Theatre | NIDA Studio, June 27, 2001 | |
Goodnight Children Everywhere | Ann | Theatre | NIDA Studio, September 28, 2001 | |
Kiss Me Kate | Chorus Girl | Theatre | Parade Theatre, October 17, 2001 | |
2002 | The Credeaux Canvas | Amelia | Theatre | SBW Stables Theatre, in association with the Griffin Theatre Company |
White Collar Blue | Neighbour | Film | Television Movie | |
Young Lions | Irena Nedov | TV Series | 13 Episodes | |
2003 | Travelling Light | Debra Fowler | Film | Alternate Title: Traveling Light |
Hamlet | Ophelia | Theatre | Bell Shakespeare | |
2004–2005 | The Secret Life of Us | Nikki Martel | TV Series | Lead role; Season 4 (20 episodes) |
2004 | McLeod's Daughters | Jasmine McLeod | TV Series | 2 Episodes: "The Things We Do for Love" & "A McLeod Daughter" |
2005 | The Cherry Orchard | Anya | Theatre | Sydney Theatre Company |
2006 | The Book of Revelation | Bridget/Gertrude | Film | |
2007 | Frankenstein | ITU Nurse | Film | Television Movie |
Heavenly Sword | Nariko (voice) | Video Game | Voice over and motion capture | |
2008 | Mistresses | Alex | TV Series | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
2008–2013 | Fringe | Olivia Dunham/Alternate Olivia Dunham/William Bell | TV Series | Lead role (100 episodes) |
2010 | The Pacific | Virginia Grey | TV Series | Miniseries (episode: "Peleliu Landing") |
2011 | CollegeHumor Originals | Officer Alia | Web Series | Episode: "Can I Give You a Ticket?" |
2013 | Open | Windsor | TV Series | HBO pilot |
2014 | Heavenly Sword | Nariko (voice) | Film | Voice over for video game adaptation |
Love Is Now | Virginia Grey | Film | ||
2015 | Deadline Gallipoli | Lady Gwendoline Churchill | TV Series | Foxtel's Showcase Mini-series |
The Daughter | Anna | Film | ||
2016 | Secret City | Harriet Dunkley | TV Series | Foxtel's Showcase Mini-series |
Stephanie | Stephanie's Mother | Film | ||
2017 | Mindhunter | Wendy | TV Series | Lead role |
Notable awards and nominations
- 2008: Nominated – Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for her role in Fringe
- 2009: Won – Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for her role in Fringe
- 2010: Won – Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for her role in Fringe
- 2010: Nominated – Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi for her role in Fringe
- 2011: Nominated – Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Drama Actress for her role in Fringe
- 2011: Won – Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for her role in Fringe
- 2011: Nominated – Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi for her role in Fringe
- 2012: Nominated – Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi for her role in Fringe
- 2012: Won – Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for her role in Fringe
References
- ↑ "New York Times". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Torv takes lead role in Abrams' drama".
- ↑ Australian Television: Anna Torv profile; accessed 8 August 2014.
- ↑ "Busy keeping secrets on 'Fringe' Aussie stars in hot new show". Philly.com. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ "Anna Torv on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", April 7, 2010 (YouTube)
- 1 2 3 "Torv is her own mistress", smh.com.au; accessed 20 April 2015.
- ↑ Anna Torv's story, perthnow.com.au; accessed 20 April 2015.
- ↑ Info re Torv and Bell Shakespeare Company, smh.com.au, 3 June 2003; accessed 20 April 2015.
- ↑ "Anna Torv Audiobooks". AnnaTorverse.
- ↑ Fussman, Cal. Anna Torv Is a Woman We Love, Esquire, 8 February 2010; accessed 15 October 2010.
- ↑ Woman, The (25 June 2010). "2010 Saturn Award Winners". Dreadcentral.com. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ↑ "Can I Give You A Ticket? (With Anna Torv)". 21 November 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ↑ "First Look: Heavenly Sword Movie". IGN.com. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ↑ "BuddyTV Slideshow - TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2009: #50-#1". Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ "BuddyTV Slideshow - TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2010". Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ "TV's 100 Sexiest Women Of 2011: Gallery Of The Hottest Girls On TV". Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ "BuddyTV Slideshow - TV's 100 Sexiest Women of 2012". Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ "Anna Torv Boards David Fincher's Netflix Drama 'Mind Hunter'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
- ↑ Dos Santos, Kristin. "Fringe Stars Anna Torv and Mark Valley Married!" E! Online, 2 February 2009.
- ↑ Jordan, Julie. "Anna Torv and Mark Valley Split", People, 9 April 2010; accessed 15 October 2010.
- ↑ "Annatorverse: Theatre Gallery - Hamlet 2003". AnnaTorverse - Your One Stop Resource For All Things Anna Torv.
External links
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- Anna Torv at the Internet Movie Database
- AnnaTorverse.com - Anna Torv updates, news and career archive