Anna Paquin Bio, Height & Age
William Smith
Updated on April 04, 2026
Who Is Anna Paquin?
Anna Paquin is a talented actress born in Canada and brought up in her native country New Zealand. Anna Paquin became an instant worldwide sensation when she landed the role of Flora McGrath in the film ‘The Piano.’
She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the age of 11, making her the second-youngest Oscar Award winner in history. She won a Golden Globe for her role as Sookie Stackhouse in the vampire drama TV series, True Blood.
Education
Anna Paquin attended Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School in Belmont, New Zealand. She later enrolled into Wellington Girls College before relocating to the United States, where she attended Windward School.
Finally, Anna attended Columbia University, from which she dropped out to focus on her acting career.