Christina Ricci Biography

Christina Ricci Quick Details:

Full Name: Christina Ricci
Date of Birth: February 12, 1980
Place of Birth: Santa Monica, California
Profession: Actress, Producer, Advocate
Parents: Ralph Ricci (father), Sarah née Murdoch Ricci (mother)
Notable Roles:
- Wednesday Addams in Barry Sonnenfeld’s The Addams Family and Addams Family Values
- Katrina Van Tassel in Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow
- Adult Misty Quigley in Yellowjackets
Awards:
- 1991: Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Best Young Supporting Actress
- 1995: ShoWest Convention, Star of the Year
- 1998: National Board of Review, Best Supporting Actress, Buffalo 66
Music: Provided backing vocals for the song “Hell Yes” on musician Beck’s album “Guero.”
Trivia:
- Known as a muse of the artist Mark Ryden
- Has no formal acting training

Christina Ricci's Early Life and Background:

Born on February 12, 1980, in Santa Monica, California, to Ford Agency model and real estate agent Sarah and gym teacher, lawyer, drug counselor, and primal scream therapist Ralph Ricci, she has three older siblings, Rafael, Dante, and Pia
She attended Edgemont Elementary School, Glenfield Middle School, Montclair High School, Morristown–Beard School, and the Professional Children's School in New York City.

Christina Ricci's Entry into the Acting World:

Film debut in 1990 at the age of nine in Mermaids, co-starring with Cher and Winona Ryder
1991 breakthrough role as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family

Christina Ricci'’s career highlights, including what new movies Christina Ricci' is working on and what upcoming roles Christina Ricci' will be playing:

Cheri, in the Supernatural horror film Bless the Child
Selby Wall, in Patty Jenkins’ Monster
Ellie Myers, in Wes Craven’s Cursed
Lizzie Borden, in Lizzie Borden Took an Axe and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles
Alice, Guns Up
Dr. Dresden Corliss, The Dresden Sun