Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga is an American actress known for dramatic roles requiring emotional intensity.

She received an Academy Award nomination for *Up in the Air* (2009) and is recognized for playing Norma Bates in the television series *Bates Motel* and demonologist Lorraine Warren in *The Conjuring* films.

Her sister Taissa Farmiga is also an actress.

filmography

The Conjuring

Demonic possession film

thriller · A&E · indie films · Sundance · character actor · leading lady · screen presence · method acting · co-star · biopic

craft

performance

Carrying out a task

character study · method acting · screen presence · versatility · transformation · nuance · authenticity · portrayal · embodiment · compelling

Hollywood

red carpet

Ceremonial welcome flooring

producer · director · casting · agent · publicist · entertainment · Oscars · filmmaking · box office · screenplay

Ukrainian-American

immigrant

One who resettles abroad

family · Eastern European · diaspora · cultural identity · first-generation

Opposites
acting style/genre association

Vera FarmigaAdam Sandler

Melissa McCarthy · Will Ferrell · Kevin Hart · Jim Carrey · Rebel Wilson

Family

farm, farms, farmer, farmers, farming, farmed, farmland, farmhouse

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G