23 Facts About Alison Lohman

Alison Marion Lohman was born on September 18,1979 and is an American retired actress.

Alison Lohman began her career with small roles in short and independent films, and starred in the sitcom Tucker and the soap opera Pasadena.

Alison Lohman received critical attention for the drama film White Oleander, the fantasy film Big Fish and the dark comedy film Matchstick Men, winning accolades at the Hollywood Film and Young Hollywood Awards.

Alison Lohman lent her voice to the 2005 redub of the animated film Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

In 2009, Lohman retired from acting after marrying filmmaker Mark Neveldine, choosing to focus on her personal life; she has since worked as an acting coach.

Alison Marion Lohman was born in Palm Springs, California, on September 18,1979.

Alison Lohman excelled in high school, obtaining top grades in all subjects except drama because she suffered from shyness.

Alison Lohman was offered a full scholarship to attend New York University but declined, opting instead to directly pursue an acting career.

At age nine, Alison Lohman played Gretl in The Sound of Music at the Palm Desert's McCallum Theater.

Alison Lohman went on to perform locally as a child singer, which included alongside Frank Sinatra at a benefit event in Palm Springs.

Alison Lohman moved to Los Angeles in 1997 to pursue an acting career, beginning with minor roles in independent films and B movies.

Alison Lohman was set to play a cancer patient in Tom Shadyac's 2002 film Dragonfly, for which Lohman shaved her hair.

Alison Lohman was cast in White Oleander, an adaptation of Janet Fitch's novel, directed by Peter Kosminsky.

Alison Lohman additionally earned praise for her roles in Matchstick Men, released in 2003, and Big Fish, released in 2003.

Some critics felt that Alison Lohman was miscast; however, Roger Ebert spoke positively of her performance.

Alison Lohman had trained rigorously in horse-riding for the role, stating she was "constantly thrown emotionally and physically" while working with the horses for this role.

Alison Lohman next played a recovering heroin addict in Things We Lost in the Fire, released in 2007 to mostly positive reviews.

Alison Lohman starred in Sam Raimi's 2009 horror film Drag Me to Hell, taking the role after Elliot Page dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

Alison Lohman enjoyed her stunts during filming, despite not being particularly fond of horror films.

Also in 2009, Alison Lohman had a role in the film Gamer, which was panned by critics.

Alison Lohman has since taught online acting classes and had small roles in three of Neveldine's films released between 2015 and 2016.

In 2009, Alison Lohman married filmmaker Mark Neveldine at St Anthony's Catholic Church in Watertown, New York.

Alison Lohman endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election.