Dominique Swain

Name: Dominique Swain
Birth Name: Dominique Ariane Swain
Height: 5' 9"
Sex: F
Nationality: American
Birth Date: August 12, 1980
Birth Place: California, USA
Profession: actress
Education: Malibu High School
Sister: Chelse Swain
   
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8942 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills CA 90211-1934
USA

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DOMINIQUE SWAIN NEWS AND TRIVIA
  • Auditioned for the role of Claudia on INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, came up under the ice.
  • Dominique is also active in sports like soccer, softball, swimming and track-field. And her past six summers she has been a volunteer in a State Junior Lifeguard program.
  • Appeared in the Sean Mullins music video Lullaby
  • She was a 15-year-old Malibu High School sophomore when she made her film debut in LOLITA (1997). She was selected after a six month search from more than 2,500 girls considered for the role.
  • The stunt double for Quinn Culkin in THE GOOD SON in the scene where she came up under the ice.
  • As she was under age 18 when LOLITA was filmed, an adult body double had to be used for some of the sex scenes.
  • Since she was only 15 at the time of LOLITA'S (1997) filming, a pillow had to be placed between her and Jeremy Irons' lap during all their scenes together.
  • Made her debut in LOLITA in 1997. She beat out over 2,500 other girls for the sensuous pre-teen desire.
  • Her natural hair color is dark brown.
  • Wasn't born in a hospital, but on the way to one. She was delivered in her father's Datsun along the freeway.
  • Was the stunt double for Quinn Culkin in THE GOOD SON.
  • Eye color: Blue
  • Hobbies: Art, sculpture, creative writing
  • Sports: Soccer, track athletics, swimming, softball
  • Music: Chemical Brothers, The Orb
  • Is a spokesperson for Peta.
  • Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for LOLITA (1999) - shared with Jeremy Irons

Quotes
  • "I do love acting, so if there was the opportunity to do a part I wanted to do, I'd put off college."
  • "Since I've had time off from movies, it's made me appreciate what I love about it... I get to experience all these different walks of life without having to deal with the consequences."
  • "Boys always like to see girls kiss. I don't get it; girls don't want to see boys kiss." - FHM. Sept. 2000.
  • "I'm open to anything. I think everyone should enjoy every moment that they experience." - FHM. Sept. 2000.
  • "Sometimes I think I might insult people by being openly flirtatious, then snatching it back." - FHM. Sept. 2000.
  • On the controversy surrounding her 1997 film debut, LOLITA: "Things that bring out your emotions are what should be in theaters and in books. That's what art is. It makes you feel things."

Awards
  • Young Artist Awards: Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series - Leading Young Actress, LOLITA (1999)
FAN SITES  
  • The Dominique Swain Webpage
    http://www.dominiqueswain.org/
    Comprehensive site with news, biography, pictures, downloads and links.
  • Dominique Swain Page
    http://members.aol.com/Prodige1/ds.html
    Biography, fan mail address, Dominique Poll, chat room, multimedia, related links and birthday countdown.
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    Includes news, biography and pictures.
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    Contains biography, pictures and fan mail address.