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My Take
Mena Suvari will forever be tied to American Beauty and that unforgettable image of Angela amid rose petals, a BAFTA-nominated turn at barely twenty. What interests me, though, is how she refused to be a one-image actor. The American Pie films made her a teen-era icon, yet she kept widening her range into voice work, producing, and fashion design rather than coasting on early fame. That restless, hands-on diversification tells me she sees herself as a builder, not just a face. I respect performers who stay curious and keep working, and Suvari strikes me as exactly that kind of quietly resilient talent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mena Suvari
- Name (Japanese)
- ミーナ・スヴァーリ
- Reading
- みーな・すゔぁーり
- Born
- February 13, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Newport, Rhode Island, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / model / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Providence High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Young Hollywood Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mena Suvari born?
Born February 13, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Mena Suvari from?
Mena Suvari is from Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
What does Mena Suvari do?
Mena Suvari works as actor, television actor, model, film actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.