Anna Faris
ALL ABOUT ANNA FARIS
Full Name:Anna Kay Faris
Date of Birth: 29 November 1976
Place of Birth:Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Spouse: Ben Indra (3 June 2004 - 19 February 2008) (divorced)
Family: Father - Jack Faris, Mother - Karen Faris, Brother - Robert Faris
Bio:
Anna Kay Faris (born November 29, 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA) is an American actress, best known for her roles in the Scary Movie films.
Faris grew up north of Seattle, Washington to Jack Faris (of Scottish/Irish descent) and Karen (of German, English and French descent). Her parents encouraged Anna to pursue her acting ambition when she was young and she did her first professional acting perfomance at age 9 at the Seattle Repertory Theater. After attending Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, WA, she studied English Literature at the University of Washington and lived in London for awhile.
Her first significant film role was in the independent production Lovers Lane (1999). Her “breakout” role was the horror film parody Scary Movie (2000).
Faris stands 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) in height. She is a natural blonde but had to dye her hair black for the filming of Scary Movie leading to the misconception she is a brunette. As of 2004, she is married to actor Ben Indra, whom she met while working on Lovers Lane and had dated since 1999.
Trivia:
Is set to pose on the cover of Playboy magazine to coincide with the release of her movie THE HOUSE BUNNY but won’t strip off completely as she still wants to appeal to the movie’s young fans. (April 2008)
Her divorce from television producer Ben Indra was finalized. (February 19, 2008)
Has filed for divorce from husband of nearly three years, Ben Indra. (April 5, 2007)
Was rated #57 on the Maxim Hot 100 of 2004 list.
Has hit out at claims her annoying character in the movie LOST IN TRANSLATION is based on
Cameron Diaz — She says, I think that rumor started with some early review of a European tabloid, and I feel really bad because I really like Cameron Diaz and it feels like I’ve insulted this woman I really admire. I never wanted to imitate anybody. (October 28, 2003)
Spoofs CHARLIE’S ANGELS (2000) in two films: first, in SCARY MOVIE 2 (2001), as Cindy Campbell, (poking fun at Drew Barrymore’s chair escape scene) and again in LOST IN
TRANSLATION (2003), as starlet Kelly (in the press conference for her action movie with Keanu).
Of Scottish, Irish, English, German, and French descent.
Name pronounced ‘Ah-na’.
She takes all of her fans to heart and tries to thank all of the reporters.
Hair color: dark blonde
Eye color: Dark blue
Favorite movies: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, CUJO, SCREAM 3
Dyed her hair black during the production of SCARY MOVIE (2000) and SCARY MOVIE 2 (2001) so she could give her character, Cindy Campbell, a Neve Campbellish-look.
Started her acting career in the theatre when she was nine years old.
Was originally cast for the part of Buffy Gilmore in SCARY MOVIE but ended up being put in the role of Cindy Campbell.
Quotes:
“I try to keep my head on straight and take nothing for granted.”
“I don’t really like to go out to clubs or anything. It’s just not my style. I’d much rather go to a dive bar or a local place. I just don’t love feeling awful, having to tell people, “Hi, yeah, I was in Scary Movie (2000). Do you mind if we come in?” I mean, it’s so awkward.”
“I never imagined being able to make money from acting - and now I can.”
“They’ve [the Scary Movie series] given me a career but they’ve also sort of boxed me in. What really surprised me when I first moved here is that the industry thought of actors as either comedic or dramatic. And I’m still confused. I understand that maybe some people are better at one or the other, but I can’t understand why it’s so divided. I’ve been able to chip away at that a bit; I think it gets easier as my body of work expands.”
“Blythe Danner is somebody whose career I admire. She’s a great actress and does good work, but also has a life of her own. I love my job but, at the end of the day, I want to come home and watch a movie and drink a bottle of wine with my husband.”
Filmography:
Anna Faris Filmography as an Actress:
2009 Observe and Report
2008 The House Bunny
2008 Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
2008 Kids in America
2007 Mama’s Boy
2007 Smiley Face
2006 My Super Ex-Girlfriend
2006 Scary Movie 4
2005 Just Friends
2005 3 & 3
2005 Brokeback Mountain
2005 Waiting
2005 Southern Belles
2005 Blue Skies (TV)
2004 The Last One: Part 1
“King of the Hill” (2 episodes, 2002-2004)
2004 Spelling Bee
2003 Scary Movie 3
2003 Lost in Translation
2003 Winter Break
2002 The Hot Chick
2002 May
2001 Scary Movie 2
2000 Scary Movie
1999 Skanks
1999 Lovers Lane
1991 Deception: A Mother’s Secret (TV)
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