Mary Elle Fanning , credited as Elle Fanning, is an American actress and model. She is the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning and mainly known for her starring roles in Phoebe in Wonderland, Somewhere, and We Bought a Zoo. In 2011, Fanning starred in her breakout role as Alice Dainard in J.J. Abrams' sci-fi-drama blockbuster, Super 8. For this role she received overwhelming critical acclaim and was often cited as one of the film's best aspects. She received nominations for a Saturn Award, a Young Artist Award, a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, a Teen Choice Award, a Scream... Award, an MTV Movie Award, and more including a special Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival. Fanning was born in Conyers, Georgia, the daughter of Heather Joy , who played tennis professionally, and Steven J. Fanning, who played minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and now works as an electronics salesman in Los Angeles. Her maternal grandfather is American football player Rick Arrington, and her aunt is ESPN reporter Jill Arrington. Fanning is the younger sister of Dakota Fanning, who is also an actress.
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| Birthdate: | April 9, 1998 |
| Birthplace: | Conyers, Georgia |
| Age: | 14 |
| Height: | 5' 7" |
| Religion: | Southern Baptist Convention |
| Also known as: | Mary Elle Fanning, elle_fanning, Elle Fanning |