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Anna TorvAustralian actress
Date of Birth: 15.06.1978
Country:  Australia |
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Biography of Anna Torv
Anna Torv was born in 1978 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Her parents, Susan and Hans Torv, come from diverse backgrounds, with her father having Estonian roots and being born in Stirling, Scotland. Anna has a younger brother named Dylan. She grew up in Hinterlands of the Gold Coast, Queensland.
Education and Early Career
After graduating from Benowa State High School in 1996, Torv enrolled in Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). She obtained a degree in the arts in 2001. Anna made her acting debut in 2002 with a small role in the television film "White Collar Blue." She then appeared in several series, including "The Secret Life of Us" and "Young Lions."
Recognition and Notable Roles
In 2006, Torv starred in the dramatic thriller "The Book of Revelation" and the television thriller "Frankenstein" the following year. She gained significant fame for her role as Alex in the BBC series "Mistresses." Anna's most notable television work came from her portrayal of FBI agent Olivia Dunham in the series "Fringe." The show focused on Olivia, a young FBI agent who investigates unexplained phenomena with a team of scientists. She also joined the mini-series "The Pacific" in 2010, which depicted the lives of three Marines during World War II.
Personal Life
In 2008, Anna Torv married actor Mark Valley, who also appeared in "Fringe." However, the couple divorced just a year later in 2010. Throughout her career, Anna has played a total of 12 roles, primarily in television.
