Alison Lohman's Date of Birth: September 18, 1979
Place of Birth: Palm Springs, CA
Interesting Facts: Lohman's youthful appearance has allowed her to play teen roles while in her mid-20s. At age 26 she starred as a 16-year-old horse enthusiast in "Flicka."
Background: Lohman cut her teeth in musical theater and landed her first professional role at the age of 9 as Gretyl Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" at Palm Desert's McCallum Theater.
Alison Lohman Biography:
Jan 2007 - Alison Lohman's first starring role in a major feature film came in the 2002 dramatic movie "White Oleander" alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Renee Zellweger. Lohman won critical acclaim (there was even mention of a possible Oscar nomination) as the teenage daughter of a prisoner who goes through a series of foster homes.
Lohman's next big role came opposite Nicolas Cage in "Matchstick Men". Other film credits include "Big Fish," "Where the Truth Lies," and "Flicka."
Lohman won the Desert League Theatre Award as Most Outstanding Musical Actress for her title role in "Annie." New York University's Tisch School of Arts offered Lohman a scholarship but she chose instead to move to Los Angeles and pursue a career in films and television.
