Nora Arnezeder

Nora Arnezeder was born in Paris, France, on May 8, 1989, to an Austrian father and an Egyptian mother. Her early education included comprehensive studies in acting, dancing, and singing at the Cours Florent drama school in Paris. Her initial significant acting role came in 2008 with “Paris 36” (Faubourg 36), a film that earned her the Lumières Award and the Étoile d’Or award. Her performance in the film also included singing “Loin de Paname,” a song that received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 82nd Academy Awards. This early success established her presence in the French film industry and paved the way for international recognition.

Following her foundational success, Arnezeder expanded her career into Hollywood productions. In 2012, she appeared in the action-thriller “Safe House” alongside Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington. The same year, she played Celia in “The Words,” a film screened at the Sundance Film Festival, and also featured in the horror film “Maniac” with Elijah Wood. These roles marked her entry into diverse genres and larger-scale projects. Her career progression continued with leading roles such as Angélique in the costume drama “Angélique” in 2013 and Chloe Tousignant in the CBS series “Zoo” from 2015 to 2017.

Her career highlights also include her recurring role as Anna Maria in “Mozart in the Jungle,” a series that won two Golden Globes, and playing Evelyn Rey in the science fiction series “Origin” (2018). More recently, Arnezeder has taken on prominent roles such as Lilly ‘The Coyote’ in Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” (2021) and Francoise Glazer in the Paramount+ miniseries “The Offer” (2022). She also played the lead, Blake, in the English-language German-Swiss science fiction thriller “Tides” (The Colony) in 2021, and Gloria in “American Star” (2024), demonstrating a consistent engagement with significant projects across film and television.