Fairuza Balk is an American actress of intense gaze and somewhat unsettling magnetism, revealed as a child as Dorothy in 'Return to Oz', Disney's sequel to the classic. As an adult she became a teen icon of the nineties as the rebellious witch Nancy in 'The Craft', a role that defined her dark aura. She broadened her register in titles like 'American History X', the comedy 'The Waterboy', and Cameron Crowe's acclaimed 'Almost Famous'. She also ventured into independent cinema with 'Personal Velocity'. Her strength is an electric temperament and a wild streak that keeps her away from conventional roles.
Fairuza Balk
Actress · Since 1985
52 years (May 21, 1974)Point Reyes, USAPoint Reyes, California, USA
30 Movies · 9 Series
Fairuza Balk is an American actress of intense gaze and somewhat unsettling magnetism, revealed as a child as Dorothy in 'Return to Oz', Disney's sequel to the classic. As an adult she became a teen icon of the nineties as the rebellious witch Nancy in 'The Craft', a role that defined her dark aura. She broadened her register in titles like 'American History X', the comedy 'The Waterboy', and Cameron Crowe's acclaimed 'Almost Famous'. She also ventured into independent cinema with 'Personal Velocity'. Her strength is an electric temperament and a wild streak that keeps her away from conventional roles.
1974-05-21 · Point Reyes, USAPoint Reyes, California, USA
Fairuza Balk (born Fairuza Alejandra Feldthouse; May 21, 1974) is an American actress and musician. She made her theatrical film debut as Dorothy Gale in Disney's 1985 film Return to Oz. Balk also appeared in Valmont, The Craft, The Island of Dr. Moreau, American History X, The Waterboy, Almost Famous, and Personal Velocity: Three Portraits. Wikipedia