Taissa Farmiga

Biography

Taissa Farmiga (born August 17, 1994) is an American actress. Born in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, she is the younger sister of actress Vera Farmiga. Her numerous appearances in horror films have established her as a scream queen. Farmiga was encouraged to begin acting by her sister, and subsequently made her debut in her sister's film Higher Ground (2011). Thereafter, she rose to prominence for her work on the anthology series American Horror Story, starring in the seasons Murder House (2011), Coven (2013–2014), Roanoke (2016) and Apocalypse (2018). Her early film roles include the romantic comedy At Middleton (2013), the crime drama The Bling Ring (2013) and the psychological thriller Mindscape (2013), the latter of which was her first starring film role. Farmiga was lauded for her performances in the comedy slasher film The Final Girls (2015), and the drama films 6 Years (2015)...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
    Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

    Self - (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 2024
    She Taught Love

    Samantha • Acting

  3. 2023
    The Nun II

    Sister Irene • Acting

  4. 2021
    John and the Hole

    Laurie • Acting

  5. 2020
    Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

    Rachel Roth / Raven (voice) • Acting

  6. 2020
  7. 2019
    We Have Always Lived in the Castle

    Merricat Blackwood • Acting

  8. 2018
    The Nun

    Sister Irene • Acting

Taissa Farmiga - Aperture