Biography
Mena Alexandra Suvari (; born February 13, 1979) is an American actress, producer, fashion designer and model. After beginning her career as a model and guest-starring on several television shows, she made her film debut in the 1997 drama Nowhere.Suvari rose to international prominence with her appearances in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama American Beauty (1999), for which she received a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and in three of the American Pie films (1999–2001, 2012). Her other notable film credits include Kiss the Girls (1997), Slums of Beverly Hills (1998), The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999), Loser (2000), Sugar & Spice, The Musketeer (both 2001), Sonny (2002), Spun (2003), Trauma (2004), Beauty Shop, Domino, Rumor Has It (all 2005), Factory Girl (2006), Brooklyn Rules, Stuck (both 2007), Day of the Dead (2008), and You May Not Kiss the Bride (2010).Suvari played recurring roles on the fourth season of the HBO drama series Six Feet Under (2004), for which she earned a Screen Actors Guild nomination, and on the second season of Chicago Fire (2013). She also portrayed Elizabeth Short in the anthology series American Horror Story: Murder House (2011), and reprised the part in American Horror Story: Apocalypse (2018). Her other television credits include the supernatural horror series South of Hell (2015) and the short-lived Paramount sitcom American Woman (2018).Suvari has been a model for Lancôme cosmetics and print ads for Lancôme Paris Adaptîve, as well as a long-time supporter and activist for the Starlight Children's Foundation and the African Medical and Research Foundation. She is married and has one child.
Personal Life
Suvari married German-born cinematographer Robert Brinkmann on March 4, 2000. Brinkmann was 17 years her senior. On April 24, 2005, she filed for legal separation, citing irreconcilable differences; the divorce was finalized in May 2005.In 2007 Suvari began dating Italian Canadian concert promoter Simone Sestito, whom she met at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival. Suvari and Sestito became engaged in July 2008 during a vacation to Jamaica. They were married on June 26, 2010, in a private chapel in Rome. On January 13, 2012, Suvari filed for divorce from him in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences and listing November 1, 2011 as the date of separation. The divorce was finalized in October 2012.In late 2017 Suvari became a vegan. Since then she has only used cruelty-free and environmentally friendly products, as well as sustainable clothing.Suvari married set decorator Michael Hope in October 2018. On October 16, 2020, they announced that they were expecting their first child. In April 2021 it was announced that she had given birth to a boy named Christopher.
Early Life
Suvari was born in Newport, Rhode Island on February 13, 1979, the daughter of nurse Candice (née Chambers) and psychiatrist Ando Suvari. Her mother is of Greek descent, while her father was an Estonian from Pärnu. She has three older brothers. Suvari began modeling with Millie Lewis Models and Talent as a preteen and soon after appeared in a Rice-A-Roni commercial. The family later relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, where her brothers attended The Citadel. When Suvari was twelve, she was raped by her 16-year old boyfriend. Suvari was considering becoming an archaeologist, astronaut, or doctor when a modeling agency stopped by her all-girls school, Ashley Hall, to offer classes. By the time she started acting, she had been modeling for the New York-based Wilhelmina agency for five years. Suvari relocated to California and attended Providence High School in Burbank, graduating in 1997.
Filmography
All 85
Movies 61
TV shows 24
Self 11
Voice 2
Alma

The Accursed (2022)
Movie
Deb

Deadly Cheer Mom (2022)
Movie
Rachel Dubose

The Greatest Inheritance (2022)
Movie
Mena Vulpes (voice)

Back Home Again (2021)
Movie
Treya Wilber

Grace and Grit (2021)
Movie
Maggie

Locked In (2021)
Movie
1
Tracey

Paradise Cove (2021)
Movie
Michelle Wells

What Lies Below (2020)
Movie
Carol

Don't Tell a Soul (2020)
Movie
Nicole Brown Simpson

The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson (2020)
Movie
Anna

Apparition (2019)
Movie
Self - Guest

Tamron Hall (2019)
TV show
Kathleen Callahan

American Woman (2018)
TV show
6.3
Elyse

Becks (2018)
Movie
6
Allison Cowley

Psych: The Movie (2017)
Movie
Killer Frost (voice)

Justice League Action (2016)
TV show
3.5
Jackie Foster

I'll Be Home for Christmas (2016)
Movie
1
Maria Abascal

South of Hell (2015)
TV show
Jessica Dawson

Badge of Honor (2015)
Movie

Lip Sync Battle (2015)
TV show
4.17
Jane

The Opposite Sex (2014)
Movie
8
Tracy

Don't Blink (2014)
Movie
6
Logan Harlen

Hysteria (2014)
TV show
Enid / Ginger

Lakewood Plaza Turbo (2013)
Movie
Ivy

Stalkers (2013)
Movie
Isabella

Chicago Fire (2012)
TV show
6.56
Sarah

The Knot (2012)
Movie
Heather

American Reunion (2012)
Movie
6.06
Heather

Restitution (2011)
Movie
Tonya

You May Not Kiss the Bride (2011)
Movie
Amelia Davis

No Surrender (2011)
Movie
Tracey Jerrod / Dice

The Cape (2011)
TV show
6
Self

The Talk (2010)
TV show
5.79
Sandy Murphy

Sex and Lies in Sin City (2008)
Movie
Sarah Bowman

Day of the Dead (2008)
Movie
6.22
Phlox Lombardi

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
Movie
Catherine Hill Bourne

Garden of Eden (2008)
Movie
Brandi Boski

Stuck (2007)
Movie
Ellen

Brooklyn Rules (2007)
Movie
Vanessa

Caffeine (2007)
Movie
Richie Berlin

Factory Girl (2006)
Movie
Jules

The Dog Problem (2006)
Movie
6
Allison Cowley

Psych (2006)
TV show
6.27
Self

Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party (2006)
Movie

Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up (2006)
TV show
Sue Ellen

Orpheus (2006)
Movie
Annie Huttinger

Rumor Has It... (2005)
Movie
6
Kimmie

Domino (2005)
Movie
6
Whore

Edmond (2005)
Movie
Joanne

Beauty Shop (2005)
Movie
6.55
Lana

Standing Still (2005)
Movie
Charlotte

Trauma (2004)
Movie
Herself

American Pie: Revealed (2004)
Movie
5.9
Herself

American Pie Revealed: The Complete Story of All Three Comedies (2004)
Movie

World Poker Tour (2003)
TV show

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
TV show
6.3
Carol

Sonny (2002)
Movie
Cookie

Spun (2002)
Movie

V Graham Norton (2002)
TV show
Francesca Bonacieux

The Musketeer (2001)
Movie
Heather

American Pie 2 (2001)
Movie
5.93
Edie

Six Feet Under (2001)
TV show
6.14
Kansas Hill

Sugar & Spice (2001)
Movie
8
Self

American Beauty: Look Closer... (2000)
Movie
Dora Diamond

Loser (2000)
Movie
Katrina

American Virgin (2000)
Movie
Angela Hayes

American Beauty (1999)
Movie
6.93
Heather

American Pie (1999)
Movie
6.86
Grace Seger

Atomic Train (1999)
TV show
8
Self

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999)
TV show
Lisa Parker

The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
Movie
5.05
Rachel Hoffman

Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)
Movie
Coty Pierce

Kiss the Girls (1997)
Movie
5.42
Self - Guest / Self

The View (1997)
TV show
6
Geli Raubal

Snide and Prejudice (1997)
Movie
Zoe

Nowhere (1997)
Movie
2
Laura-Lee Armitage

ER (1994)
TV show
5.7

Chicago Hope (1994)
TV show
6

Boy Meets World (1993)
TV show
5.47
Self - Guest

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
TV show
6
Self - Host

Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV show
6.36
Self

The Oscars (1953)
TV show

American Pie 5
Movie
Jane Wyman

Reagan
Movie
Maya

Anne, with Love
Movie
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Information
Known for Acting
Gender Female
Birthday 1979-02-13 (43 years old)
Place of birth Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Lifestyle Veganism
Relationships Simone Sestito (2010-06-26 - 2012-10-01), Robert Brinkmann (2000-03-04 - 2005-05-01)
Father Ando Suvari
Citizenships United States of America
Awards Young Hollywood Awards

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