Krisha Fairchild Explained

Krisha Fairchild
Birth Place:Texas, United States[1]
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1976 - present
Relatives:Trey Edward Shults (nephew)

Krisha Fairchild is an American actress, best known for starring in her nephew Trey Edward Shults' critically acclaimed film Krisha (2015).[2] [3] [4] [5] She is also known for her role as Louise Lispector in Syfy's horror anthology series Channel Zero: Butcher's Block.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991DogfightTruckstop Cook
1991Past MidnightDr. Zastoupil
1992Adventures in SpyingMom
1998Under HeavenCynthia's Motheralso known as In the Shadow
2002HighwayNaomi
2006The Killing of John LennonChapman's Mother
2010Mother and SonMother Short film
2011Two to OneWomanShort film
2014KrishaKrishaShort film
2015KrishaKrisha
2017American FolkScottie
2017InheritanceBonnie
2019WavesEnglish Teacher
2020FreelandDevi
2024In Our BloodAna Stuart

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Chips, the War DogDFD WomanTelevision film
1991Claymation Comedy of HorrorsRegistration MonsterTelevision short; voice role
1992–1994Northern ExposureTownswoman / Sturdy Woman Guest role; 2 episodes
1992Crazy in LoveVivienTelevision film
1992The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus StoryTeriTelevision film
1993Better Off DeadLurlineTelevision film
2018Channel Zero: Butcher's BlockLouise LispectorMain role; 6 episodes
2019The ActPrison Doctor Episode: "Free"

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
1995Torin's PassageMrs. Plant / OdalisqueVoice role
1996HellbenderAmatsu Logic System / Clarendon BaseVoice role
1996Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When it's Dark OutsideWishing Well / WinkVoice role
1997Betrayal in AntaraMaria Liana / NaomiVoice role
1998Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch ShellUncle BlennyVoice role
1998Police Quest: Swat 2Suspect / Gangster / Hostage / Patient / Newscaster / Female LinepersonVoice role
1998Blood II: The ChosenVoice role
1999StarsiegeSquadmate #4Voice role

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2015Connect Film Festival, AUSBest Actor (Female)Krisha
Nashville Film FestivalBest ActressKrisha
2016International Online Cinema AwardsBest Actress
Los Angeles Film Critics AssociationNew Generation Award (shared with Trey Edward Shults)
2020Sidewalk Film FestivalHonorable Mention for ActingFreeland
2021Fargo Film FestivalBest Actress
RiverRun International Film FestivalBest Actress

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Great Read: Krisha Fairchild is a breakout star - at age 64. Los Angeles Times. 2015-05-22. 2015-05-22.
  2. News: Krisha star Krisha Fairchild: 'I’m 65. I got no time for fear'. Smith. Nigel M.. 2016-03-23. The Guardian. 2017-02-26. en-GB. 0261-3077. 2017-02-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20170226131814/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/23/krisha-fairchild-interview-movie. live.
  3. News: The haunting eyes of Krisha Fairchild. Phalen-Tomaselli. Kathleen. Glens Falls Post-Star. 2017-02-26. en. 2016-10-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20161026082802/http://poststar.com/lifestyles/the-haunting-eyes-of-krisha-fairchild/article_5c275672-03a7-5503-8b0e-828cb82abcac.html. live.
  4. News: Krisha Fairchild, Star of Krisha, on Getting the Spotlight at Age 65. Vogue. 2017-02-26. en. 2017-02-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20170226131546/http://www.vogue.com/article/krisha-fairchild-interview. live.
  5. News: 'Krisha' review: Terrific portrait of a recovering alcoholic. Phillips. Michael. Chicago Tribune. 2017-02-26. en-US. 2017-02-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20170226132350/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-krisha-mov-rev-0324-20160324-column.html. live.