Evan Rachel Wood, born on September 7, 1987, is a talented American actress known for her versatile performances across film and television. She began her acting career in the 1990s, making her mark in several television series, most notably in the critically acclaimed show Once and Again from 1999 to 2002.
Wood made her film debut at the young age of nine in Digging to China (1997) and gained significant recognition for her role as a troubled teenager in the drama Thirteen (2003), which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Her filmography includes a mix of independent films and mainstream successes, such as The Wrestler (2008), Whatever Works (2009), and The Ides of March (2011).
In addition to her film work, Wood returned to television with a memorable role as Sophie-Anne Leclerq on HBO's True Blood from 2009 to 2011. She showcased her talent further in the HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce (2011), receiving nominations for both a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Wood is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Dolores Abernathy, a sentient android, in the groundbreaking HBO series Westworld, which aired from 2016 to 2022. Her performance in this role earned her a Critics' Choice Award and nominations for both the Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. Additionally, she lent her voice to the character in Disney's animated film Frozen 2 (2019) and portrayed Madonna in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022).