Onata Aprile
| Onata Aprile | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohnton, Pennsylvania |
| Residence | New York City |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010-present |
Onata Aprile is an American child actress, best known for playing the title role in the 2012 film What Maisie Knew, and a supporting role in the 2015 film About Scout.
Early life and education
Aprile was born in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, and at the age of two she moved to New York City.[1]
Career
Aprile started her career in 2010 by appearing in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and then starred in the films like Yellow and The History of Future Folk.[1] In 2012, she played the titular role in the drama film What Maisie Knew, along with Julianne Moore and Alexander Skarsgård.[1] Her role was praised by critics.[2][3]
Personal life
Aprile's father David Statler has a Dragonfly Studio and Gallery in West Reading, Pennsylvania, while she lives in New York with her mother, also an actress, Valentine Aprile.[1] Her paternal grandmother is Japanese.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Choose | Hayley | Short film |
| 2011 | Twist | Short film | |
| 2012 | The History of Future Folk | Wren | |
| 2012 | What Maisie Knew | Maisie | |
| 2012 | Yellow | Linda | |
| 2013 | Big Girl | Hannah | Short film |
| 2014 | Almost Family | Lauren | |
| 2015 | About Scout | Tallulah 'Lulu' Havers | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Lizzie Holbart | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Boardwalk Empire | Susan Thompson | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Chicago P.D. | Amy | 1 episode |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Rasmussen, Tracy (June 11, 2013). "Young Berks native earns raves in title role of 'Maisie'". ReadingEagle. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- 1 2 Shoji, Kaori (January 30, 2014). "Crushing drama through the eyes of little Maisie". The Japan Times. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- ↑ Aftab, Kaleem (August 30, 2013). "Onata April: The What Maisie Knew child star outshines Julianne Moore". The Independent. Retrieved May 3, 2016.