Nora Arnezeder facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nora Arnezeder by Renato Campora
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![]() Arnezeder in 2021
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Born | Paris, France
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8 May 1989
Alma mater | Cours Florent |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
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Nora Arnezeder (born on May 8, 1989) is a talented French actress. She is well-known for her exciting roles in movies like the science fiction thriller Tides (2021). She also starred in the zombie heist film Army of the Dead (2021) and the action-packed thriller American Star. Nora has won an important award called the Lumières Award for Most Promising Actress, which recognizes new and exciting acting talent.
Early Life and Training
Nora Arnezeder was born in Paris, France. Her father is from Austria, and her mother is a Jewish Egyptian. While she was in high school, Nora loved to learn about acting. She also studied dancing and singing. She went to a special drama school called Cours Florent to develop her skills.
Acting Career Highlights

Nora Arnezeder got her first big acting job in 2008. This was in the movie Paris 36 (also known as Faubourg 36). A famous director named Christophe Barratier directed the film. For her role, Nora won two special awards: a Lumières Award and an Étoile d'Or Award. These awards celebrate great achievements in French cinema.
In Paris 36, Nora also sang a song called "Loin de Paname". This song was so good that it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The Academy Awards are very famous movie awards.
In 2009, Nora became the face of a perfume called L'Idylle by Guerlain.
Movies and TV Shows
In 2012, Nora appeared in an American action movie called Safe House. She played the girlfriend of the character played by Ryan Reynolds. In the same year, she was in the mystery film The Words. This movie was shown at the famous Sundance Film Festival. Also in 2012, Nora starred in a horror film called Maniac.
In 2013, Nora took on the main role in an adventure movie called Angélique. Later, from 2015 to 2017, she played Chloe Tousignant. This was a French intelligence investigator in the TV series Zoo on CBS.
Nora also appeared in the TV series Mozart in the Jungle. She played the character Anna Maria in several episodes between 2014 and 2018.
In 2018, she had the main role of Evelyn Rey in the science fiction TV series Origin. This show was available on YouTube Premium.
In 2021, Nora Arnezeder played a character named Lilly "The Coyote". This was in Zack Snyder's exciting Netflix movie Army of the Dead. She also joined the cast of The Offer, a miniseries on Paramount+.
She also starred in the 2021 science fiction thriller film Tides. In this movie, she played the lead role of Blake.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Commissaire Valence | Chloé | |
2007 | Les deux mondes | Lyri | |
2008 | Faubourg 36 | Douce | First major role |
2011 | Louis la Chance | Katia (voice) | |
La croisière | Chloé | ||
2012 | What the Day Owes the Night | Émilie | Major role |
The Words | Celia | ||
Maniac | Anna | ||
Safe House | Ana Moreau | ||
2013 | Angélique | Angélique | First lead role |
2014 | Fiston | Sandra | |
Mozart in the Jungle | Anna Maria | TV series; seasons 1–2, 4, recurring | |
Inside Me | Madeleine | Short film | |
2015–2016 | Zoo | Chloe Tousignant | TV series, seasons 1–2 |
2017 | Riviera | Nadia | TV series |
2018 | In the Cloud | Z | |
Origin | Evelyn Rey | TV series, Main role | |
2020 | Here After | Honey Bee | Lead role |
2021 | Army of the Dead | Lilly "The Coyote" | |
Blast | Sonia | Lead role | |
Tides (The Colony) | Louise Blake | Lead role | |
2022 | The Offer | Francoise Glazer | Mini-series |
Le Musk | Juliet | Lead role | |
Leopard Skin | Sierra Loba | TV series, Main role | |
2024 | American Star | Gloria | |
TBD | Tin Soldier | Evoli | Post-production |
See also
- List of French Jews
- List of Jewish musicians
- List of French Academy Award winners and nominees
- List of Jewish Academy Award winners and nominees