Alison Lohman — Official Site | Actress, Signed Photos, Acting Lessons

Official website of Alison Lohman (born September 18, 1979, Palm Springs, California) — American actress known for White Oleander (2002), Big Fish (2003), Matchstick Men (2003), Flicka (2006), and Drag Me to Hell (2009). She has worked with directors Tim Burton, Ridley Scott, and Sam Raimi, and co-starred opposite Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicolas Cage, Ewan McGregor, Renée Zellweger, and Halle Berry. Her highest-grossing film, Drag Me to Hell, earned $90.8 million worldwide. She began performing at age 9 and won the Desert Theater League award for Most Outstanding Actress in a Musical at age 11. She also voiced the English-language lead of Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (2005 Studio Ghibli release). She is married to filmmaker Mark Neveldine and has three children.

Shop — Signed Photos, Spotlight Videos & Acting Lessons

Autographed Photos

Purchase a personally signed 8×10 photograph from Alison Lohman. Two options: Signed Photo ($100) — an 8×10 glossy signed in-person by Alison, shipped via USPS First Class within 7–10 business days; or Signed with Personalized Message ($150) — hand-signed with a handwritten note of your choice (recipient's name, quote, or custom message).

Spotlight Personalized Videos

Order a personalized in-house video filmed by Alison in her home. Three options: Personalized Spotlight ($88) — a personal video message for you, a fan, or someone special; Holiday Spotlight ($100) — a seasonal holiday greeting from Alison; Business Spotlight ($2,500) — a professional endorsement or promotional video for your brand. All videos are delivered digitally after production.

Private Acting Lessons with Alison Lohman

Book a one-on-one virtual acting lesson with Alison Lohman via Skype. 30-minute session ($200) or 1-hour session ($300). Alison teaches five major acting methods: Meisner Technique, Stanislavski System, Stella Adler Method, Lee Strasberg Method, and Michael Chekhov Technique. Sessions cover scene study, audition preparation, self-tape coaching, on-camera technique, character development, and emotional recall. Suitable for beginners and working professional actors. International students welcome — lessons available worldwide via Skype.

About Alison Lohman

Alison Marion Lohman (born September 18, 1979, Palm Springs, California) trained at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Her breakthrough role was Astrid Magnussen in White Oleander (2002) opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Renée Zellweger — Variety called the performance "the year's most auspicious screen acting début." She won the Hollywood Film Award and Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance for that role. She beat out Natalie Portman for the English-language voice lead of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (2005, Studio Ghibli/Disney). She is married to filmmaker Mark Neveldine (Crank, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance) and has three children. Most recently she appeared in Back to Black (2024) as Cynthia Winehouse (Amy Winehouse's mother).

Filmography

  • White Oleander (2002) — Lead as Astrid Magnussen, with Michelle Pfeiffer & Renée Zellweger. Hollywood Film Award + Young Hollywood Award, Breakthrough Performance. Variety: "the year's most auspicious screen acting début."
  • Big Fish (2003) — Lead as young Jenny, directed by Tim Burton, co-starring Ewan McGregor & Jessica Lange.
  • Matchstick Men (2003) — Lead as Angela, directed by Ridley Scott, co-starring Nicolas Cage & Sam Rockwell.
  • Flicka (2006) — Lead as Katy McLaughlin.
  • Drag Me to Hell (2009) — Lead as Christine Brown, directed by Sam Raimi, co-starring Justin Long. $90.8M worldwide gross.
  • Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (2005) — English voice lead, Studio Ghibli/Disney. Beat Natalie Portman for the role.
  • Where the Truth Lies (2005) — Lead, directed by Atom Egoyan, co-starring Kevin Bacon & Colin Firth.
  • Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) — Supporting, with Halle Berry & Benicio del Toro.
  • The Eye (2008) — Lead as Ana Cristina Martinez, with Jessica Alba.
  • Beggars and Choosers (1999–2001) — Series regular, Showtime.
  • Back to Black (2024) — As Cynthia Winehouse (Amy Winehouse's mother).

Acting Methods Taught in Lessons

  • Meisner Technique — truthful spontaneous response through repetition exercises and emotional preparation
  • Stanislavski System — emotional recall, imagination, given circumstances, and the magic "what if"
  • Stella Adler Method — imagination over emotional memory, physical action, script analysis, and character research
  • Lee Strasberg Method (Method Acting) — sense memory, affective memory, and deep emotional connection to character
  • Michael Chekhov Technique — psychological gesture, imagination, the higher self, and atmosphere

Frequently Asked Questions

Are acting lessons available for beginners?

Yes. Alison works with all levels — complete beginners with no experience through to working professional actors. She adapts each session to where you are in your journey.

How do I book an acting lesson?

Go to actwithalison.com/#marketplace and select the 30-minute ($200) or 1-hour ($300) acting lesson. After purchase, Alison will contact you to schedule your Skype session.

Can I take lessons if I live outside the United States?

Yes. Lessons are conducted via Skype and are available to students worldwide. Students from Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America are welcome.

What does a signed photo look like?

Alison signs high-quality 8×10 glossy photographs. You can request a personalized message including your name and a custom note. Photos ship via USPS First Class within 7–10 business days.

Is Alison Lohman still acting?

Yes. Alison appeared in Back to Black (2024) as Cynthia Winehouse (Amy Winehouse's mother). She is also actively coaching and teaching private acting lessons via Skype.

What is a Spotlight video?

A Spotlight video is a personalized video filmed by Alison in her home — similar to a Cameo. Options start at $88 for a personal message, $100 for a holiday greeting, or $2,500 for a professional business video.

Does Alison have social media?

Yes. Find Alison on X at @actwithalison (https://x.com/actwithalison), on Instagram at @alisonlohmanofficial (https://www.instagram.com/alisonlohmanofficial/), and on Facebook at @actwithalison (https://www.facebook.com/actwithalison). Her IMDB page is at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517844/

Pages on This Site

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  • Blog — Acting Advice & Behind-the-Scenes from Alison Lohman
  • Why I Coach — Alison Lohman on Her Approach to Teaching Acting
  • The 5 Acting Methods Explained by Alison Lohman
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