Alison Marion Lohman, also known as Alison Lohman, is an American former actress known for her breakout role as the teenage con artist Astrid in White Oleander (2002) and her leading performance as a young woman trapped in a deceptive relationship in Matchstick Men (2003). She retired from acting after a successful early career to focus on family life.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Alison Marion Lohman
- Stage Name: Alison Lohman
- Born: September 18, 1979
- Age: 46 years old
- Birthplace: Palm Springs, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Unknown
- Occupation: Former Actress
- Height: 1.57 m
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. Lohman and Mrs. Lohman
- Siblings: One
- Spouse: Mark Neveldine
- Children: One
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $3 million USD
Early Life and Education
Alison Lohman was born on September 18, 1979, in Palm Springs, California, United States. She was raised by her parents, Mr. Lohman and Mrs. Lohman. Details about siblings are not publicly available. She grew up in a supportive family environment in the Coachella Valley and showed an early talent for performing.
She began acting in local theatre productions and school plays as a child. She attended Palm Desert High School, where she continued to develop her interest in drama and performing arts. After high school, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally, choosing not to attend college in order to focus on her career in film and television.
Career
Alison Lohman started her career as a child actress, appearing in commercials and guest roles on television shows including The Pretender and Tucker. She gained early recognition with a recurring role in Pacific Blue (1996–1997).
Her breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed White Oleander (2002), where she played Astrid Magnussen opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Renée Zellweger, earning praise for her emotional depth and maturity. She followed with a starring role in Matchstick Men (2003) alongside Nicolas Cage, directed by Ridley Scott, showcasing her ability to portray vulnerability and intelligence.
Other notable films include White Boy (2002), Big Fish (2003), The Big White (2005), and Beowulf (2007, voice). She appeared in television series including Tucker and Dragnet. After 2010, she largely retired from acting to focus on raising her family, with her last credited role in the short film The After Party (2010). She has since maintained a private life away from the entertainment industry.
Social Media
Alison Lohman does not have social media accounts.
Personal Life
Alison Lohman is currently 46 years old. She is married to director and cinematographer Mark Neveldine since 2009. No past relationships are widely detailed publicly. They have two children together. After starting a family, she chose to step away from acting to prioritize motherhood and family life, living a low-profile existence focused on raising her children and supporting her husband’s work behind the camera.
Net Worth
Alison Lohman‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her acting career through salaries and residuals from major films such as White Oleander and Matchstick Men, television roles in series like Pacific Blue and Tucker, and early career work in commercials and guest appearances. Additional earnings may come from investments or family resources following her retirement from acting in the 2010s.