# Act With Alison — Alison Lohman Official Site > https://actwithalison.com ## Who Is Alison Lohman? Alison Marion Lohman (born September 18, 1979, Palm Springs, California) is an American actress and private acting coach. She is known for her lead roles in 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 in musical theatre, winning 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), beating out Natalie Portman for the role. She is married to filmmaker Mark Neveldine (Crank, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance) and has three children. ## Career Highlights - **White Oleander (2002)** — Lead role as Astrid Magnussen alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Renée Zellweger. Variety called her performance "the year's most auspicious screen acting début." Won the Hollywood Film Award and Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance. - **Big Fish (2003)** — Played the young Sandra Bloom in Tim Burton's magical-realist fable, opposite Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney. - **Matchstick Men (2003)** — Played a con man's daughter opposite Nicolas Cage in Ridley Scott's acclaimed drama. Won the Young Hollywood Award for Best Supporting Actress. Walked into the audition so convincingly as a 14-year-old that Ridley Scott didn't realize she was 24 until she told him afterward. - **Flicka (2006)** — Lead as Katy McLaughlin in the beloved family adventure film set in Wyoming. - **Drag Me to Hell (2009)** — Lead as Christine Brown in Sam Raimi's horror-comedy. Grossed $90.8 million on a $30 million budget. Roger Ebert praised Lohman's performance and wrote that "Stanley Kubrick would have needed only a day with her on The Shining." Nominated for Saturn Award for Best Actress and Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress. - **Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (2005)** — English-language lead voice role, beating Natalie Portman. - Additional credits: Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) with Halle Berry and Benicio del Toro; Beowulf (2007). ## Awards & Recognition - Hollywood Film Award — Breakthrough Performance (White Oleander, 2002) - Young Hollywood Award — Breakthrough Performance (White Oleander, 2002) - Young Hollywood Award — Best Supporting Actress (Matchstick Men, 2003) - Saturn Award for Best Actress — Nominated (Drag Me to Hell, 2009) - Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress — Nominated (Drag Me to Hell, 2009) - MTV Movie Award for Best Scared-As-Shit Performance — Nominated (Drag Me to Hell, 2009) - National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts — High school recognition ## Act With Alison — One-on-One Acting Coaching Alison Lohman now offers private, one-on-one virtual acting lessons at actwithalison.com. Sessions are conducted via Skype and are tailored entirely to the individual actor — whether they are a complete beginner or an experienced professional preparing for a major role or audition. ### Lesson Formats & Pricing - **30-Minute Session — $200**: Focused coaching for audition prep, scene polishing, or targeted technique questions. - **1-Hour Session — $300**: In-depth scene study, character development, on-camera technique, and comprehensive personalised feedback. ### What Acting Lessons Cover - Scene study and script analysis - Audition preparation and strategy - On-camera technique and presence - Character development and backstory - Emotional truth and vulnerability in performance - The five foundational acting methods: Stanislavsky, Strasberg (Method), Stella Adler, Meisner, and Uta Hagen - Helping each actor find their personal blend of techniques ### Alison's Coaching Philosophy Alison teaches from the inside out — drawing on two decades of professional screen experience rather than theory alone. She helps actors discover which of the five major acting methods (or blend thereof) unlocks their most truthful work, then applies it to real scenes and real auditions. She is known for creating a focused, personal coaching environment where the entire session is dedicated to the individual student. ### How to Book Visit https://actwithalison.com/#marketplace and select an acting lesson session. After checkout you will receive scheduling instructions within 48 hours. ## Social Media & Online Presence - **X (Twitter)**: https://x.com/actwithalison — official account @actwithalison - **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/alisonlohmanofficial/ — @alisonlohmanofficial - **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571001696213 — Act With Alison official page - **IMDb**: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517844/ - **Wikipedia**: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison_Lohman - **Rotten Tomatoes**: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/alison_lohman ## Site Pages - [Homepage](https://actwithalison.com/): Biography overview, filmography, shop for signed photos, Spotlight videos, and one-on-one acting lessons. - [About](https://actwithalison.com/about): Full biography and career history. - [Blog — Why I Coach](https://actwithalison.com/blog/why-i-coach): Alison's personal essay on what two decades on set taught her — and why she now coaches actors one-on-one. Covers her work with Ridley Scott, Tim Burton, and Sam Raimi. - [Blog — The 5 Acting Methods Explained](https://actwithalison.com/blog/acting-methods-explained): A guide to Stanislavsky, Strasberg, Stella Adler, Meisner, and Uta Hagen — and how to find which one is right for you. - [Blog](https://actwithalison.com/blog): All articles by Alison Lohman on acting, craft, and the industry. - [FAQ](https://actwithalison.com/faq): Questions about Spotlight videos, autographed photos, acting lessons, shipping, and Alison's biography. - [Privacy Policy](https://actwithalison.com/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://actwithalison.com/terms) ## Products & Services - **Autographed 8×10 Photo** — $100 signed / $150 signed with personalized handwritten message. Three exclusive images. Shipped via USPS First Class within 7–10 business days. - **Spotlight Video (Personalized)** — $88. In-house video message for birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion. Delivered within 5–7 business days. - **Spotlight Video (Holiday)** — $100. - **Spotlight Video (Business)** — $2,500–$3,500 for corporate promotions, team shoutouts, and client appreciation. - **30-Minute Acting Lesson** — $200 via Skype. - **1-Hour Acting Lesson** — $300 via Skype.