Fan Forum - Anna Torv/Olivia Dunham #38: Because she gives amazing lead performances.

Anna Torv | Olivia Dunham

APPRECIATON THREAD

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Personal Information

Name – Anna Torv
Date of Birth – 7 June 1979
Place of Birth – Melbourne
Hair Color – Currently blonde
Eye Color – Green
Height – 5’ 8’’ (1.73 m)
Education – Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 2001.

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Trivia

001 – She is of Estonian descent on her father’s side, and of Scottish descent on her mother’s.
002 - Was raised by her mother, Susan, who has her own company that makes hats, shirts and accessories.
003 - Has a younger brother, Dylan.
004 - Has been estranged from her father, Hans Torv, since the age of 8.
005 - Married her Fringe costar, Mark Valley, in a small, private ceremony in December 2008.
006 - Was married to Fringe co-star, Mark Valley.
007 – Graduated from Benowa State High School (1996)
008 - Grew up in Gold Coast, Queensland. Went to Sydney at 17.
009 - Enjoys horseback riding, surfing, swimming and hiking.
010 - Attended the University of South Wales.
011 - Voiced and played Nariko for Playstation 3′s ‘Heavenly Sword.
012 - Was chosen for the role of Olivia Dunham 3 days before shooting commenced.
She was camping in the Outback at the time, so the producers at Bad Robot could not get in contact with her.
Anna got to a gas station just in time to sign and fax the contract back to the porducers in LA and started working 3 days later.
013 - Won Saturn Award for Best Actress in Television for Fringe.
014 –Aside from a contract as part of J.J. Abrams’ series Fringe, FOX has offered Anna a two-picture deal

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Supporters

Supporters 1-49

050. Guinevere
051. Donnasos
052. sofiab
053. xelanoops
054. *luthien*
055. ..Mysha..
056. Oldskool
057. jateryara
058. sweetxmisery
059.maya lostris
060. Stubborn Tomato
061. Hamburgo1001
062. Emsea
063. OldHollywoodStarlet
064. buffyandspike4ever
065. lisztomania
066. lostie86
067. Clarkson fan
068. crazyshipper83
069. star_gazer02
070. Relulu
071. natalieblah
072. arakha
073. Agent Alex
074. zenmaster
075. HalesNLuke
076. Yuzzz66
077. Aurelia
078. CryBaby89
079. @l3jandra
080. Sansa
081. didyousayit
082. loganandroryforever
083. Mimimich
084. AlexJ
085. Lafra08
086. mairim
087. maroulucky
088. sethamgal
089. fringefan78
090. Finity
091. Josie 2288
092. fly me to the moon
093. TV fan xx
094. WeBuiltThePyramids
095. Lostcandy
096. Alwayshappy
097. kbcountry37
098. pervy minion
099. ina_am
100. silent mayhem
101. AgentSpacewalker
102. Ropetuned
103. stlavin95
(ask to be added)

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Quotes

“They freaked out when I had to do some of the driving though, because I’m from Australia
and we drive on the other side of the street. Josh [Joshua Jackson]
is a little bit scared as I’m looking over the wrong shoulder reversing back.”

(about her character on Fringe) “She’s ridiculously focused and ridiculously determined.
She’s living in a man’s world, and it’s quite fun to not be constantly playing
the love interest. That’s what you get a lot of the time; you’re playing these
flirtatious scenes or you’re going on dates or you’re dressed up.
I love that she’s practical. She wears suits, and she doesn’t wear lipstick;
she just does her job.”

('this' referring to Fringe) As far as the paranormal, I'm a bit of a squib myself.
All the gross stuff, I didn't have any interest in prior to this."

"We’ll just keep going, each season,
we just keep discovering more and more Olivias,
and they just keep getting more and more different
until I end up playing this southern belle who reads palms."

"I haven’t really had the chance to play the alternate Olivia properly for herself.
It’s been our Olivia thinking that she was the alternate Olivia.
And then the alternate Olivia pretending to be our Olivia.
So, it’s been a little bit tough to work that line. What I found interesting
is that how clearly I am now seeing Olivia.
I don’t think you get those opportunities where you actually get
to step back and look at a character with a different
perspective while playing the other."

I've found in my life that the parts that you're right for are the parts that you get.
It's really usually quite easy because you're kind of right."

“I don’t feel like I’ve hit my stride. So I wonder what the moment will be
when I get to be who I want to be.”

“I don’t find guys nervous around me. But maybe guys don’t talkto me
if they’re nervous.”

“I’m terrible at practical jokes. I do them too well, so they’re not funny.
I end up saying, “Oh, no, I’m joking, I’m joking… .”

“They say Australians get that ten-yard stare. It comes from the land
and the horizon. You can see all around you for as far as you can see.
So you just stare. I do it all the time.”

“A friend of mine says his two favorite artists are Picasso and Rembrandt.
Picasso because he paints the beautiful in such an ugly fashion.
And Rembrandt because he paints the ugly so beautifully.”

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Projects

TV

Mindhunter (2017-) - Dr. Wendy Carr
Secret City (2016) - Harriet Dunkley
Deadline Gallipoli (2015) - Gwendoline Churchill
Open (2014) - Windsor
The Pacific (2010) – Virginia Grey
Fringe (2008 - 2013) – Olivia Dunham
Mistresses (2008) – Alex
The Secret Life of Us (2004 – 2005) – Nikki Martel
McLeod’s Daughters (2004) – Jasmine McLeod
Young Lions (2002) – Nina Nedov

Movies

Stephanie (2015) - Jane
The Daughter (2015) - Anna
Love Is Now (2014) - Virginia
Heavenly Sword Movie (2014) - Nariko (voice)
Frankenstein (2007) – ITU Nurse
The Book of Revelation (2006) – Bridget
Travelling Light (2003) – Debra Fowler
White Collar Blue (2002) – Neighbour

Theatre

The Cherry Orchard (Sydney Theatre Company) (2006) - Anya
Hamlet (2003) – Ophelia
The Credeaux Canvas (2002) - Amelia
Kiss Me, Kate (2001) - Chorus Girl
Goodnight Children Everywhere (2001) - Ann
Ring Round The Moon (2001) - Capulat
Language of The Gods (2001) - Alicia
Plenty (2001) - Susan Traherne
Basic Burlesque (1998-2001) - Unspecified
Richard III (1998-2001) - Unspecified
Bodyline: Time's Up (1998-2001) - Unspecified
Undiscovered Country (1998-2001) - Unspecified
The Night Before Christmas (1986) - Bess

Movie Games

Heavenly Sword (2007) - Nariko

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Video / Appearances

Letterman
Ellen
Jay Leno
Tonight Show Backstage
Craig Ferguson
Tavis Smiley
Jimmy Kimmel
Regis & Kelly
Harper’s Bazaar
Mark T Beauty
Oxfam Unwrapp 2010
Oxfam Collection
Oxfam Unwrapp 2011
Can I Give You a Ticket?

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Olivia Videos

Bad Body Double
The Distinction
Beautiful Mess
Rockstar
Always A Woman
- Stand In The Rain
The story of Olivia Dunham
Cooler than me
Everybody loves you
Bedshaped
See what I've become

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Survivors

Anna Torv Photoshoots Survivor
Anna Torv Fringe Promotional Pictures Survivor
Anna Red Capet Survivor
Olivia Dunham S1 BAMF Moments
It's The Dunham, Olivia Dunham World!
Olivia Dunham Vs Olivia Dunham Survivor Scenes
Olivia & Guests - Part One
Olivia & Guests - Part Two
The moment Charlie would say “You’re gonna be fine, Liv” – Part One
The moment Charlie would say “You’re gonna be fine, Liv” – Part Two
Those Were Happy Moments...