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Vera Farmiga Biography (Actress)

Birthday: August 6, 1973 (Leo)

Born In: Clifton, New Jersey, United States

Advanced Search Vera Farmiga is an American actor and producer. She is best known for her role in films like ‘Up in the Air’ and ‘The Conjuring.’ She is also known for her performance in the TV series ‘Bates Motel.’ She grew up in New Jersey where she trained as a folk dancer and classical pianist in her childhood years. Although a shy child, she discovered her love for the stage early in life, and graduated in visual and performing arts from ‘Syracuse University.’ Soon after, she began her stage career and eventually progressed to television shows. She also appeared in supporting roles in various films around the same time. Within seven years of starting her acting career, she appeared in the lead role for the film ‘Love in the Time of Money.’ Following this, she had her breakout role in the independent drama film ‘Down to the Bone.’ Having appeared in several films, she has established herself as a versatile, poignant, and bankable actor. A multi-talented persona, she ventured into direction with the critically acclaimed film ‘Higher Ground.’ She is also one of the producers of ‘Bates Motel.’ Image Credit https://variety.com/2016/film/news/vera-farmiga-liam-neeson-commuter-1201797947/ Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vera_Farmiga_at_TIFF_2009.jpg(Gordon Correll [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vera_Farmiga_(43008131834).jpg(Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vera_Farmiga_by_Bridget_Laudien.jpg(Bridget Laudien [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vera_Farmiga_2011.jpg(Joella Marano [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]) Previous Next

Birthday: August 6, 1973 (Leo)

Born In: Clifton, New Jersey, United States

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Also Known As: Vera Ann Farmiga

Age: 52 Years, 52 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Renn Hawkey (m. 2008), Sebastian Roché (m. 1997–2004)

father: Mykhailo Farmiga

mother: Luba Farmiga

siblings: Alexander Farmiga, Laryssa Farmiga, Nadia Farmiga, Stephan Farmiga, Taissa Farmiga, Victor Farmiga

children: Fynn Hawkey, Gytta Lubov Hawkey

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Notable Alumni: Hunterdon Central Regional High School

Ancestry: Ukrainian American

U.S. State: New Jersey

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education: Syracuse University, Hunterdon Central Regional High School

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You wanted to know

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  How many movies has Vera Farmiga been in?

  Vera Farmiga has appeared in over 40 movies.

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  What is Vera Farmiga's most famous role?

  Vera Farmiga is best known for her role as Norma Bates in the TV series "Bates Motel."

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  Has Vera Farmiga ever directed a film?

  Yes, Vera Farmiga made her directorial debut with the film "Higher Ground" in 2011.

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  Is Vera Farmiga involved in any charity work?

  Yes, Vera Farmiga supports various charitable organizations, including those focused on environmental conservation and women's rights.

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  Does Vera Farmiga have any hidden talents?

  Vera Farmiga is also a talented singer and has showcased her singing abilities in some of her film and TV projects.

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American PeopleSyracuse UniversityLeo ActressesAmerican ActressesActresses Who Are In Their 50s Childhood & Early LifeVera Ann Farmiga was born on August 6, 1973, in Clifton, New Jersey, USA, to Ukrainian parents. Her mother Lubomyra was a schoolteacher and her father Michael Farmiga was a computer systems analyst. She has an older brother and five younger siblings.Born to a Ukrainian Catholic family, she couldn’t speak English until she began attending kindergarten at the age of six. At the age of 12, the family moved from Irvington to Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and Farmiga attended ‘St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School’ in Newark.She was a shy girl and trained as a folk dancer and classical pianist. As a teenager, she toured with a Ukrainian folk-dancing group called ‘Syzokryli,’ and was also a member of the Ukrainian girl scouts group ‘Plast.’She graduated from ‘Hunterdon Central Regional High School’ in 1991. It was during her time at the school that she discovered her talent for acting.Though she wanted to become an Ophthalmologist, her interest in acting led her to graduate in visual and performing arts from ‘Syracuse University’ in 1995.Continue Reading Below