Alana Haim facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alana Haim
Alana Haim in 2022
Born	Alana Mychal Haim (1991-12-15) December 15, 1991 (age 33) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Parent(s)	Moti Haim (father)
Relatives	Este Haim (sister) Danielle Haim (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Indie rock folk rock pop rock
Instruments	Vocals guitar drums piano keyboard mandolin
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Polydor Columbia

Alana Mychal Haim (born December 15, 1991) is an American musician and actress. She is a member of the popular pop rock band Haim. She plays piano, guitar, and sings alongside her two older sisters, Este and Danielle.

In 2020, their third album, Women in Music Pt. III, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Alana also became a successful actress. In 2021, she starred in the movie Licorice Pizza. For her role, she received many awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Alana Haim was born on December 15, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. Her family is Jewish. Her father, Mordechai "Moti" Haim, was a professional soccer player from Israel. Her mother, Donna Rose, was an art teacher and folk singer. Alana has two older sisters, Este (born 1986) and Danielle (born 1989).

Alana grew up in a very musical home in the San Fernando Valley. Her parents taught their daughters to play many instruments. Alana started playing percussion when she was only four years old. The family loved listening to classic rock and Americana music. The sisters also enjoyed '90s R&B.

In 2000, the Haim family formed their own band called Rockinhaim. They played their first concert at Canter's Deli in Los Angeles. Her dad played drums, and her mom sang. For the next ten years, they performed '70s and '80s rock songs. They often played at local fairs and fundraisers.

Alana went to the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. She graduated in 2010. She briefly attended college but left to focus on her music career.

Music Career with Haim

Alana Haim performing with Haim in 2013

In 2007, Alana and her sisters officially formed the band Haim. They released their first collection of songs, an EP called Forever, in 2012. Haim started playing at many music festivals. One of these performances caught the attention of famous artist Jay-Z. He signed them to his record label, Roc Nation, in 2012.

Haim released their first full album, Days Are Gone, in September 2013. It was very popular and successful. They even performed as musical guests on the TV show Saturday Night Live. Their second album, Something to Tell You, came out in July 2017.

In June 2020, Haim released their third album, Women in Music, Pt. III. This album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. One of its songs, "The Steps", was nominated for Best Rock Performance. Many music critics listed the album as one of the best of the year.

Acting Career

Alana Haim made her acting debut in the 2021 movie Licorice Pizza. This comedy-drama film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. He had previously directed several of Haim's music videos.

In Licorice Pizza, Alana plays the main role opposite Cooper Hoffman. The movie is set in 1973. Critics praised Alana's performance. One reviewer called her "the star of this boisterous, bighearted movie." Another said she was "an incandescent presence that marks the arrival of a fully formed screen star."

For her amazing acting, Alana was nominated for several major awards. These included a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress.

Alana lives in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Alana Haim para niños