Anna Paquin is a Canadian-New Zealand actress who became famous for her role as Sookie Stackhouse in the HBO series “True Blood”. Paquin won a Golden Globe for her performance in the series, which aired from 2008 to 2014.
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Her portrayal of Sookie, a telepathic waitress in a town teeming with vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures, earned her critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.
Before her breakout role in “True Blood”, Paquin had already made a name for herself in Hollywood.
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Her performance as Flora McGrath in the 1993 film “The Piano” earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Paquin was the second-youngest actress to win an Oscar when she was 11 years old.
Anna Paquin is an advocate for a variety of causes, including LGBT rights and animal welfare, in addition to her acting career. She appeared in a PSA for the “Give a Damn” campaign, which promotes LGBT equality, in 2010.
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