Mia Wasikowska

Australian actress Mia Wasikowska plays Sophie, a suicidal gymnast, on the HBO series In Treatment. In 2008, director Tim Burton cast Wasikowska in his adaptation of the children's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.¹

Fast Facts

1. Born: 1989
2. Birthplace: Canberra, Australia
3. Feature film debut: Suburban Mayhem

Notable Roles

• Lily Watson in All Saints (2004–2005)
• Girl in Lens Love Story (2006)
• Lilya in Suburban Mayhem (2006)
• Emma in Skin (2007)
• Amelia Hamilton in September (2007)
• Sherry in Rogue (2007)
• Sarah Jane in I Love Sarah Jane (2008)
• Sophie in In Treatment (2008)
• Chaya in Defiance (2008)
• Alice in Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Quotes

"I have lived in Canberra my whole life and it's probably the most opposite you can get (to Hollywood). When I leave to come home I will be ready to come home, but it will be so strange going from a busy, crazy life to sleepy Canberra."—Mia Wasikowska, on returning to her home town²

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