Onata Aprile | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 24, 2005 (age 18) Mohnton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Onata Aprile is an American 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 on April 24, 2005, 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 performance 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, artist and 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 | |
| 2020 | The Last Thing He Wanted | Cat McMahon | |
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 |
| 2017 | Madam Secretary | Julie Harberts | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Instinct | Madison | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Manifest | Hallie Pyler | 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. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
External links
- Onata Aprile at IMDb