Siobhan Fallon Hogan
A character actress of remarkable versatility, bringing grounded, memorable humanity to both Hollywood blockbusters and avant-garde European films.
Born 1961 (age 65)·American actress·Birthday: May 13·Baby Boomers
Biography
Siobhan Fallon Hogan possesses the kind of familiar face you can't quite place, a testament to her chameleonic skill across decades of film and television. A former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member, she quickly pivoted to a career defined not by starring roles, but by stealing scenes. She can be the sweetly naive Dorothy Harris in 'Forrest Gump,' the bizarrely alien-infatuated Beatrice in 'Men in Black,' or the harrowing, morally complex mother in Lars von Trier's 'Dogville.' This range is her signature—she moves effortlessly from broad studio comedy to searing drama, often with a naturalistic, unvarnished quality that makes her characters feel instantly real. Based in New York and raising a family, she has built a formidable resume by being the reliable, interesting choice for directors seeking authenticity, whether in a suburban comedy or a challenging art-house experiment.
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
The largest generation in history at the time. Shaped by postwar prosperity, the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, and Watergate. They questioned every institution their parents built — then ran them.
Siobhan was born in 1961, placing them squarely in the Baby Boomers. The events that shaped this generation — postwar prosperity, civil rights, Vietnam, and the counterculture — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Siobhan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1961
#1 Movie
101 Dalmatians
Best Picture
West Side Story
#1 TV Show
Wagon Train
Siobhan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1961Born
Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $12,500Min wage: $1.15/hrPresident: John F. Kennedy"Tossin' and Turnin'" — Bobby LewisBest Picture: West Side Story
1966Started school
Star Trek premieres on television
Gas: $0.32/galHome: $14,200Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"The Ballad of the Green Berets" — SSgt Barry SadlerBest Picture: A Man for All Seasons
1974Became a teenager
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1977Could drive
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1979Could vote
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1982Turned 21
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1991Turned 30
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
2001Turned 40
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2011Turned 50
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 60
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 65 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Appeared in three critically acclaimed films by director Lars von Trier: 'Dancer in the Dark,' 'Dogville,' and 'The House That Jack Built.'
- Played memorable supporting roles in major American films including 'Forrest Gump,' 'Men in Black,' and 'Holes.'
- Was a featured cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' during the 1991-1992 season.
- Starred in and co-wrote the independent film 'Rushed,' a dramatic thriller about a mother seeking justice.
Did You Know?
She was a high school English and drama teacher before her acting career took off.
She is a longtime resident of Cazenovia, New York, where she and her husband raised their children.
She turned down a role in 'Seinfeld' early in her career.
Her daughter, Bernadette, is also an actress.
“I love playing real people, the kind you'd meet at the bus stop.”
