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Mia Wasikowska was born in Canberra, Australia on October 25, 1989. Mia Wasikowska is listed as a film actor, film director and voice actor. That works out to 36 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Karabar High School. Recorded honors include Teen Choice Awards (2010) and British Independent Film Awards (2011).
My Take
Mia Wasikowska is an actress I quietly admire for her restraint. Emerging from Canberra via Australian television and an early breakout on HBO's In Treatment, she built a career on a strange, luminous fragility rather than on hype. The Teen Choice and British Independent Film recognition only hint at the depth she brings to off-kilter, internal roles. What I like most is that she seems to choose projects, not fame, and has recently moved into directing and voice work. In an industry that rewards noise, her stillness reads as confidence, and I trust performers who pick their moments.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mia Wasikowska
- Name (Japanese)
- ミア・ワシコウスカ
- Reading
- みあ・わしこうすか
- Born
- October 25, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Canberra, Australia
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Karabar High School
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Teen Choice Awards
- 2011 British Independent Film Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mia Wasikowska born?
Born October 25, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Mia Wasikowska from?
Mia Wasikowska is from Canberra, Australia.
What does Mia Wasikowska do?
Mia Wasikowska works as film actor, film director, voice actor.
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