Anna Schafer, a multifaceted individual with a passion for acting, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, was born and raised in the vibrant city of New York.
As a student at New York University, Anna balanced her academic pursuits with her family's real estate business, all while finding time to hone her acting skills at Stella Adler and HB studios.
In 2010, Anna made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where she immersed herself in the acting and producing world under the guidance of Michelle Danner of Larry Moss Studios.
Throughout her career, Anna has demonstrated her versatility as an actress, taking on a wide range of roles in various genres. Her breakthrough came when she landed a supporting role in the indie comedy "Father of Invention", alongside the esteemed Kevin Spacey.
Anna's subsequent performances have been met with critical acclaim, including her role in the gripping political thriller "The Whistleblower", which co-starred Rachel Weisz, Monica Bellucci, and Vanessa Redgrave, and was directed by Larysa Kondracki.
Anna's first starring role was in the independent thriller "Flutter", where she shared the screen with Luke Evans, Billy Zane, and Joe Anderson. Her powerful performance in "The Trials of Cate McCall", alongside Kate Beckinsale and Nick Nolte, and directed by Karen Moncrieff, further solidified her reputation as a talented actress.
In "Elizabeth Blue", Anna delivered a tour-de-force performance as a young woman struggling with severe mental health issues, opposite Oscar-nominated actress Kathleen Quinlan and Screen Actor's Guild Award winner Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
Anna's portrayal of Elizabeth, a woman plagued by hallucinations and voices in her head, to the extent of emotional paralysis, received widespread critical acclaim from esteemed publications such as Variety, Los Angeles Times, and The Hollywood Reporter.
