Mia Wasikowska

After accepting supporting roles in several projects produced in Australia (including the 2006 Suburban Mayhem and the 2007 September), beautiful yet distinguished actress Mia Wasikowska -- a Canberra native -- broke through to international acclaim with her role as self-defeating Olympic-hopeful gymnast Sophie on the HBO series #92;drama In Treatment (2008). That assignment predated Wasikowska's starring roles for two A-list directors: a turn as the aviator Elinor Smith in Mira Nair's #92;biopic Amelia (2009), and another as the little girl adrift in a colorful fantasyland in Tim Burton's Lewis Carroll adaptation Alice in Wonderland (2010). Meanwhile, she also acted opposite Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, and others in the WWII-era #92;adventure drama Defiance (2008), helmed by Edward Zwick (The Last Samurai). ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

• Also Credited As:
  Mia Wasikoska
• Born:
  in Canberra, Australia
• Job Titles:
  Actress

Milestones

• 2004 Made her acting debut appearing in two episodes of the Australian drama, All Saints
• 2006 Played Lilya in the acclaimed Australian film, Suburban Mayhem
• 2007 Appeared in the Australian drama, September
• 2008 Appeared opposite Daniel craig in the WWII film, Defiance
• 2008 Played the recurring role of suicidal teenager Sophie on HBO s In Treatment
• 2009 Cast as a young female aviator and fan of Amelia Earhart in Amelia, starring Hillary Swank
• 2009 Co-starred with Hal Holbrook in That Evening Sun, based on a 2002 short story by William Gay; earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Female
• Will play the title character in Tim Burton s Alice in Wonderland (filmed in 2008)