Anna Baryshnikov
An actress with a famous last name who has carved her own distinct path with sharp, nuanced performances in indie films and period dramas.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American actress·Birthday: May 22·Millennials
Biography
Anna Baryshnikov carries a name synonymous with ballet greatness, but her artistic domain is the intimate close-up and the subtle gesture. The daughter of dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, she studied theater at Northwestern University, deliberately building her craft away from the spotlight. Her screen career began with a whisper in small, potent indie films like 'Manchester by the Sea,' where her brief scene held a quiet emotional gravity. She found a wider audience playing the earnest, lovestruck Lavinia Dickinson on the anachronistic series 'Dickinson,' bringing a modern spark to Emily Dickinson's younger sister. Baryshnikov consistently chooses roles that are offbeat and psychologically textured, from a troubled young mother in 'The Kindergarten Teacher' to a gritty, determined figure in 'Love Lies Bleeding.' Her presence is defined not by flash but by a compelling, watchful intelligence, proving that the most powerful inheritance an artist can have is their own unique sensibility.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Anna was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anna Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Anna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Lavinia Dickinson, a central and modernized character, across three seasons of the acclaimed series 'Dickinson'.
- Delivered a critically noted supporting performance in Kenneth Lonergan's Oscar-winning drama 'Manchester by the Sea'.
- Starred as Maya in the first season of the CBS sitcom 'Superior Donuts'.
- Played a key supporting role in Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut 'The Kindergarten Teacher'.
Did You Know?
She is the daughter of ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov and former ballerina Lisa Rinehart.
She is a trained cellist.
She performed in a stage production of 'The Oldest Boy' at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center.
She graduated from the Northwestern University School of Communication.
“I'm drawn to characters who are a little off, a little broken, and finding the truth in that.”
