Dakota Fanning

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

February 23, 1994 · Conyers, Georgia, USA

Birth name

Hannah Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning began her artistic development with early performance at the Towne Lake Arts Center in Georgia and her initial screen appearance in a commercial for Tide, followed by guest roles on series such as ER and CSI. Her career evolved from child ensemble television into roles across independent and major studio productions. Fanning earned a degree in Women’s Studies from New York University's Gallatin School, concentrating on the portrayal of women in film and culture. She co-founded a production company with her sister, expanding into producing alongside acting. Recent work demonstrates shifts toward complex adult roles in limited series such as Ripley, with industry recognition including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.