Lorraine Nicholson
| Lorraine Nicholson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Lorraine Broussard Nicholson April 16, 1990 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Parent(s) |
Jack Nicholson Rebecca Broussard |
Lorraine Broussard Nicholson (born April 16, 1990) is an American actress. Besides being known as the daughter of Jack Nicholson, she is known for playing Alana Blanchard in the biographical film Soul Surfer (2011).
Early life
Nicholson was born in Los Angeles to actor Jack Nicholson and actress Rebecca Broussard. She was named after her father’s aunt. She has a younger brother named Raymond Nicholson (born 1992), as well as five half siblings. In 2008, she graduated from Brentwood School in Brentwood, California.[1]
Career
Nicholson's first on-screen appearance was as an extra, at the age of 13, in her father's movie Something's Gotta Give. In 2008, she provided the voice of Katie in animated film Fly Me to the Moon.[2]
In 2011, she wrote, produced and directed a 15-minute coming-of-age drama titled The Instant Message.[3]
After mostly minor roles as a child actor, Nicholson landed her first major role in Soul Surfer, playing Bethany Hamilton's best friend Alana Blanchard, who was there to help her after a shark attack took her left arm.[4] As Blanchard was a competitive surfer, Nicholson had to take a crash course in wave riding.[5]
Nicholson will star in the upcoming movie Hacker (2015), playing a computer genius.[6]
Personal life
Nicholson served as Miss Golden Globe at the 2007 Golden Globe Awards ceremony.[2]
In May 2012, she graduated from Brown University with a degree in Literary Arts, intending on being a screenwriter. In a 2011 interview, Nicholson stated, "I love to act and I also hope to one day write and direct and create my own projects. I feel that in the film industry, especially as a woman, it's really important to make your own luck – and create projects to give other people really strong opportunities as well as yourself."[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Something's Gotta Give | Young Girl in Market | |
| 2004 | Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, TheThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement | Princess Lorraine | |
| 2006 | Click | Samantha Newman (at 14 years old) | |
| 2008 | Fly Me to the Moon | Katie | Voice role |
| 2009 | World's Greatest Dad | Heather | |
| 2011 | Soul Surfer | Alana Blanchard | |
| 2012 | Cottage, TheThe Cottage | Vanessa | |
| 2014 | The Pimp and the Rose | Short film | |
| 2014 | Hacker | Kira Whittal | |
| 2015 | Endings, Inc. | Nikki Wheaton | Short film |
| 2016 | Room 105 | Sam |
References
- ↑ "Lorraine Nicholson Bio".
- 1 2 Berk, Bethany Hamilton with Sheryl; Bundschuh, Rick (2004). Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board (Trade pbk. ed.). New York: MTV Pocket. ISBN 978-1416503460.
- ↑ Beth Anne, Heesen. "2 Nicholson kids and city-born actress shoot local film". Reading Eagle Company.
- ↑ Carter, Nicole. "Jack Nicholson's daughter, Lorraine, set to make splash in Bethany Hamilton biopic 'Soul Surfer'".
- ↑ Aftab, Kaleem. "Lorraine Nicholson".
- ↑ "Jack Nicholson's Daughter Talks 'Hacker'".
- ↑ Deena, Bustillo. "Exclusive Interview: 'Soul Surfer' Star Lorraine Nicholson".
External links
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dakota Johnson |
Miss Golden Globe 2007 |
Succeeded by Rumer Willis (no award given in 2008) |