Isabelle Fuhrman is an American actress. She’s best recognized for starring in Orphan (2009) and Orphan: First Kill (2022) as Esther.
Other prominent acting projects under her name are including The Hunger Games (2012) and The Novice (2021).
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Career
Isabelle Fuhrman made her acting debut at the age of seven when she joined the cast of the TV series Justice (2006). Then, she appeared in the movie Hounddog in 2007.
That very year, she also voiced the main character in the video game Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey. For the next few years, she was very active in several television projects.
Some of the TV series and movies she starred in as a teenage actress include The Cleveland Show (2009), Ghost Whisperer (2008), Band Rehearsal (2007), and numerous others.
Her big breakthrough came in 2009 when she played the role of Esther in the chilling movie Orphan. It was the turning point in his career as an actress as the movie soon became a hit.
Throughout the years, she had taken on a lot of different roles that were no less challenging than the others. One of her notable roles was in the TV series Masters of Sex (2015).
She also has experience acting on the stage as she was once involved in the theatrical plays titled MacBeth in 2019 and All the Fine Boys in 2017.
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Profile
- Real Name: Isabelle Joyce Fuhrman
- Stage Names: Isabelle Fuhrman
- Also Known as: –
- Nickname: Isabelle
- Birthday: February 25, 1997
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Nationality: American
- Religion: Judaism
- Profession: Actress
- Education: Stanford Online High School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, The Buckley School
- Hobbies: Singing, crafting, playing musical instruments
- Facebook: Isabelle Fuhrman Official
- Twitter: @isabellefuhrman
- Instagram: @isabellefur
- TikTok: –
- YouTube: –
Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 160 cm (5’3”)
- Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Blood Type: –
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Green
- Body Measurements: 33-25-34 (Bust -33, Waist -25, and Hips -34 inches)
- Shoe Size: 7 (US)
- Dress Size: 6 (US)
Family
- Father: Nick Fuhrman
- Mother: Elina Fuhrman
- Brother: –
- Sister: Madeline Fuhrman
Boyfriend & Dating History
Colin Ford
Around 2012, she’s reportedly dating Colin. They are said to be childhood best friends.
That being said, not much is actually known about their rumored relationship.
Joel Courtney
Isabelle was rumored to date Joel, who’s her co-star in The Healer, in 2014. Similiarly, little to none information is known about their relationship.
Net Worth
According to different sources on the internet, her estimated net worth is approximately $500 thousand. She appeared primarily earn her income through her career as an actress.
Facts
- Isabelle can sing and play the guitar at the same time.
- She is a huge fan of The Hunger Games (2008) book series by Suzanne Collins.
- Isabelle is a part of the Advisory Board of the Love & Art Kids Foundation.
- Her father, Nick Fuhrman, is a business consultant and a former political candidate while her mother, Elina Fuhrman, is an author who has worked for CNN.
- She has an elder sister.
- Isabelle started acting when she was still seven years of age.
- She is very active in charity work.
- Isabelle is an avid lover of animals.
- She has a pet dog.
- Isabelle is mostly known for her role in the movie Orphan (2009).
- She has freckles on her face.
- Isabelle is an actress under the Management 360 Talent Agency.
- She is friends with her ex-boyfriend who is also an actor, Colin Ford.
- Isabelle is of Russian and American descent.
- Her ideal type is…
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Movies
- Littlemouth (-), as…
- Unit 234 (-), as Laurie Saltair
- Sheroes (-), as Ezra
- Orphan: First Kill (2022), as Esther Albright and the producer
- The Last Thing Mary Saw (2021), as Eleanor
- Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021), as Claire
- The Novice (2021), as Alex
- Tape (2020), as Pearl
- Tracks (2019), as Martha
- Hellbent (2018), as Danni Frost
- Otherland (2018), as Rose
- Good Girls Get High (2018), as Morgan
- The Delta Girl (2018), as Magnolia
- Down a Dark Hall (2018), as Izzy
- Ink (2016), as Ink
- Let It Die (2016), as Mushroom Magistrate
- 1 Night (2016), as Bea
- Dear Eleanor (2016), as Max
- Cell (2016), as Alice Waxman
- The Snow Queen 2 (2014), as Alfida
- All the Wilderness (2014), as Val
- Happenstance (2014), as the writer
- After Earth (2013), as Rayna
- Don’t Let Me Go (2013), as Michelle
- Hitman: Absolution (2012), as Victoria
- The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games (2012), as self
- The Hunger Games (2012), as Clove
- From Up on Poppy Hill (2011), as Sora Matsuzaki
- Salvation Boulevard (2011), as Angie Vandermeer
- Chiller 13: Horror’s Creepiest Kids (2011), as self
- Chiller 13: The Decade’s Scariest Movie Moments (2010), as self
- Pleading Guilty (2010), as Carrie
- Sammy’s Adventures: The Secret Passage (2010), as Hatchling Shelly
- Mama’s Little Devils: Bad Seeds and Evil Children (2009), as self
- Children of the Corn (2009), as Additional Voices
- Straight from the Horses Mouth (2009), as self
- Orphan (2009), as Esther
- Band Rehearsal (2007), as Lucy
- Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey (2007), as Princess of Gentlehaven
- Hounddog (2007), as Grasshopper
TV Series
- The Edge of Seventeen (Netflix | -), as…
- Adventure Time: Distant Lands (Cartoon Network | 2021), as Shoko
- EXTRAS – The Hunger Games (YouTube | 2016), as self
- Masters of Sex (Showtime | 2015), as Tessa Johnson
- Adventure Time (Cartoon Network | 2013), as Shoko
- The Whole Truth (ABC | 2011), as Lyric Byrne
- The Cleveland Show (Fox | 2009), as Girl
- Ghost Whisperer (CBS | 2008), as Gretchen Dennis
- Justice (CTV | 2006), as Grace O’Neil
TV Shows
- Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz (YouTube | 2022), as a guest
- SoulBlazing with Lisa Haisha (YouTube | 2018), as a guest
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2012 (Nickelodeon | 2012), as a guest
- The Wendy Williams Show (BET | 2012), as a guest
- 17th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards (TBS | 2012), as a guest
- Piper’s Picks TV (YouTube | 2010), as a guest
- Piper’s QUICK Picks (YouTube | 2010), as a guest
- Entertainment Tonight (YouTube | 2009), as a guest
- Días de cine (La 2 | 2009), as a guest
- Cinema 3 (Nova | 2009), as a guest
- Good Day L.A. (Fox | 2009), as a guest
- Access Hollywood (NBC | 2009), as a guest
- KTLA Morning News (KTLA | 2009), as a guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC | 2006), as a guest
Theaters
- MacBeth (2019), as Macbeth
- All the Fine Boys (2017), as Emily
Awards
- 2021 Tribeca Film Festival – Best Actress in a Leading Role – The Novice
- 2009 Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Awards – Best Actress (4th place) – Orphan
- 2009 Fright Meter Awards – Best Actress – Orphan
Nominations
- 2022 Independent Spirit Awards – Best Female Lead – The Novice
- 2016 Madrid International Film Festival – Best Lead Actress – Don’t Let Me Go
- 2014 Behind the Voice Actors Awards – Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special – From Up on Poppy Hill
- 2010 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Orphan
- 2009 Young Artist Awards – Best Performance in a TV Series (Guest Starring Young Actress) – Ghost Whisperer
Quotes
“People pretend to know me when they don’t. I feel uncomfortable when I feel like I don’t remember someone.”
“I’d love to play more challenging roles, characters that would stretch my comfort zone and imagination.”
“I think it’s a good idea to take samples and live with them a little. So far I’m liking Creed’s Spring Flower. I think I’m going to make it my regular scent.”
“Well, I’m still experimenting, trying to figure out my style. I’m trying lots of things from many designers including Christian Siriano.”
“I never let anyone pluck, including myself, unless my mom approves. She guards my eyebrows. She’s like the eyebrow police!”
“Twilight’ has a supernatural reference to it with werewolves and vampires. ‘Harry Potter’ has magic. ‘The Hunger Games’ is about real people put into extreme situations and circumstances”
“I really like Calvin Klein for his classic simplicity. I also think Prabal Gurung designs some great pieces that work well for me. My mom has such great style; she’s my biggest influence.”
“I knit for Caps for Good – a charity that gives hats to Third World babies – while I watch movies with friends.”
“One of my favorite authors, Garbrielle Zevin, she did a book called ‘Elsewhere,’ that is one of my favorites, and I think they’re making that into a movie too. I really want to be in that one just because the story is so beautiful.”
“Meryl Streep is awesome.”
“I’m obsessed with Greek mythology. My favorite goddess is Artemis. She’s strong and reminds me of Katniss, the heroine of ‘The Hunger Games.'”
“I really love the story in ‘Twilight.'”
“Now I want to work with Octavia Spencer, because I met her and she’s really funny.”
“I really want to work with Emma Stone; she is adorable.”
Isabelle Fuhrman has long cemented her place in the entertainment industry as the Queen of Horror. However, she never shied from other challenging roles coming her way.