Fairuza Balk has been a fixture in motion pictures since she was 11 years old. She burst onto the American film scene in 1985 when she played the lead role of Dorothy in Walter Murch’s RETURN TO OZ, and her career has been steady ever since. Her tastes have ranged from broad studio comedy to fiercely dramatic independent films, and she has been a fixture on the film festival circuit for many years. Her credits include Allision Anders’ GAS FOOD LODGING, THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE DEAD, THE CRAFT, THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU with Val Kilmer and Marlon Brando, Tony Kaye’s AMERICAN HISTORY X, THE WATERBOY, Cameron Crowe’s ALMOST FAMOUS, Rebecca Miller’s PERSONAL VELOCITY, and Wim Wender’s DON’T COME KNOCKING.
Fairuza also likes to drive fast and can sing the bejesus out of a jazz tune.
