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My Take
Thora Birch occupies a fascinating place in my mind as someone who peaked young yet left a genuine mark. Winning a Young Artist Award before turning nine and then delivering that unforgettable, unsettling teenage performance in American Beauty showed a depth most child actors never reach. Her Pisces sensitivity, that watchful intelligence behind the eyes, made her ideal for roles balanced on the edge of innocence and disillusion. I respect that she branched into voice work and directing rather than coasting on early fame. She is one of those performers whose best scenes stay lodged in your memory long after the credits roll.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Thora Birch
- Name (Japanese)
- ソーラ・バーチ
- Reading
- そーら・ばーち
- Born
- March 11, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- 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 Thora Birch born?
Born March 11, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Thora Birch from?
Thora Birch is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Thora Birch do?
Thora Birch works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, film director.
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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.