Alison Sudol: Biography in Details
Who is Alison Sudol?
Alison Sudol is an alternative singer-songwriter who goes by the name A Fine Frenzy. She has released singles like Almost Lover and Fever of the Dan in Real Life soundtrack.
She played a recurring role in the Amazon series Transparent. Moreover, she was cast on Dig, the USA murder mystery series.
How old is Alison Sudol?
Alison was born on 23rd December 1984 in Seattle, Washington, US. She is 39 years old as of 2023. Her father’s name is John Sudol, and her mother’s name is Sandra West Moore. However, she had to go through her parents’ divorce when she was only five years old.
Likewise, Sudol grew up listening to a wide range of music, including Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, and swing.
Alison Sudol: Education/University
Alison graduated from high school at the age of 16. She was “nerdy and quiet” in school and was so nervous about going to college.
Alison Sudol fell in love with music as a teen and thus she took two years to find out what was going on with the music. At 18, she decided to pursue a career in music and she didn’t go to college.
Alison Sudol: Professional life/career
On October 31, 2011, Sudol stated via Twitter that the band was mastering its record. Several song titles, including “Avalanches” and “Riversong”, were confirmed during Sudol’s appearance at the Sundance Film Festival.
In the March 2012 issue of Lucky magazine, she revealed the third albums were Pines. Previously scheduled for release in September 2012.
Along with Pines, she released an animated short film and a companion book illustrated by Jen Lobo. In September 2012, A Fine Frenzy was featured in a campaign called 30 Songs/30 Days.
Which supports Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, a multi-platform media project inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s book.
Afterward, Alison Sudol stated that she will no longer perform as A Fine Frenzy, although she continues to write songs: “I put A Fine Frenzy to bed”.
2014–present: Acting
In 2014, Alison Sudol focused on her acting career and starred as Kaya in the recurring cast of the first season of the Amazon Video series Transparent. Similarly, she also starred in the main cast of the television series Dig, as the archeologist Emma Wilson.
Elle named Sudol one of “The 7 Most Exciting Newcomers on TV this Season” in January 2015. In 2015, Sudol was cast in the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series of five Harry Potter prequel films written by J. K. Rowling.
Sudol plays Queenie Goldstein, the younger sister of Tina (Katherine Waterston), alongside Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). The film is set in New York approximately seventy years before Harry Potter’s story starts.
Literature and writing
Alison has often referred to the literary influences on her music. Recently she disclosed that she is also pursuing a second career as a writer. In an interview, Sudol said she is working on a children’s story in the “Narnia” tradition, a fantasy featuring animals.
In an interview with Ladygunn magazine, Sudol revealed the title of her fantasy adventure book to be Three Sails and the Family Moss.
How much is the net worth of Alison Sudol?
As of 2023, her estimated net worth of Alison is $1 million. As an American singer, she earns an average salary of $21,621 – $207,938. She also earns from her YouTube channel.
Alison was part of the 2016 movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them which made a box office collection of $812.5 million. Sadly, The Last Full Measure made a collection of only $2.1 million.
Rumors and Controversy
Alison defended her character’s dark new direction in the second movie The Crimes of Grindelwald. It was a controversial decision of Queenie. Alison admitted that the decision made was not a form of manipulation.
Other than that, she has not been part of any rumors and controversies.
Body Features
Alison Sudol has blue eyes with blonde hair. She stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 52 kg.
Social media
Alison Sudol has around 272K followers on Facebook, 180k followers on Instagram, and 1.5 million followers on Twitter.
She is active on Twitter since April 2007 and on Facebook since 9th October 2007. On Instagram, she is following personalities like Aviva Romm, Livia Firth, Ruth Crilly, and David Shrigley.
Alison Sudol’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | December | Monday |
| 2025 | December | Tuesday |
| 2026 | December | Wednesday |
| 2027 | December | Thursday |
| 2028 | December | Saturday |