Anna Torv

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Biography

" But her profile blossomed considerably after "Lost" producer J.J. Abrams selected her to play an FBI agent who becomes embroiled in a series of interconnected paranormal events in "Fringe" (Fox, 2008- ). As the dedicated, but ultimately lonely Olivia Dunham, Torv brought a unique presence to a rather complicated role, due namely to the strange goings-on like traveling between parallel universes and confronting her doppelganger. Because of …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

April 15, 1978

Career Milestones

Professional debut as the lead in the theatre production of "The Credeaux Canvas"

2002

First role on television, cast as the character Irena Nedov on the Australian series "Young Lions"

2003

Made feature debut in "Traveling Light"

2003

Toured Australia playing Ophelia in a production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet"

2004

Appeared in two episodes of the Australian drama "McLeod's Daughters"

2004

Played the recurring role of Nikki Martel on the Australian series "The Secret Life of Us"

2006

Appeared in the Australian feature "The Book of Revelation"

2007

Played Alex in the BBC series "Mistresses"

2007

Voiced Nariko in the video game "Heavenly Sword"

2008

Cast as FBI agent Olivia Dunham, the lead role in J. J. Abrams' sci-fi drama "Fringe" (FOX)

2010

Nominated for the 2010 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Awards

2011

Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES in Fringe