Thora Birch Biography: Awards, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Age, Husband

Thora Birch, is an American actress, producer, and director best known for her performances in American Beauty, Ghost World, Hocus Pocus, Now and Then, Monkey Trouble, and The Walking Dead.

Beginning her career as a child actress, she became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars during the 1990s before successfully transitioning into mature dramatic roles.

Thora Birch
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Thora Birch
Born:	March 11, 1982 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Mixed (German, Italian, Scandinavian, and French-Canadian)
Height:	5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Jack Birch and Carol Connors
Siblings:	Bolt Birch
Spouse:	Michael Benton Adler (m. 2018)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actress, Producer, Director
Net Worth:	$8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Thora Birch was born on March 11, 1982, in Los Angeles, California. She was raised by her parents, Jack Birch and Carol Connors, both of whom had worked in the entertainment industry.

She grew up with her younger brother, Bolt Birch. She follows Christianity and is of German, Italian, Scandinavian, and French-Canadian ancestry.

Encouraged by a family babysitter who recognized her talent, she began appearing in television commercials at the age of four. Information regarding her formal college education is unknown, as she focused on building her acting career from childhood.

Career

Thora Birch began her acting career with television commercials before making her film debut in Purple People Eater (1988), earning a Young Artist Award.

She quickly became one of Hollywood’s leading child actresses with memorable performances in Paradise, Patriot Games, Hocus Pocus, Monkey Trouble, Now and Then, and Alaska.

Her breakthrough into adult roles came with American Beauty (1999), where she portrayed Jane Burnham, earning a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

She followed this success with the critically acclaimed Ghost World, which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.

In later years, she expanded her career into producing and directing while appearing in projects such as The Walking Dead, Wednesday, The Gabby Petito Story, and The Chronology of Water.

Awards and Nominations

• Young Artist Awards – Best Actress Under Nine Years of Age – Winner (Purple People Eater)
• BAFTA Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Nominee (American Beauty)
• Golden Globe Awards – Best Actress – Nominee (Ghost World)
• Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture – Winner (American Beauty)

Social Media

She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Thora Birch, 44 years old, is married to Michael Benton Adler, whom she married in December 2018. The couple do not have any children.

Outside acting, she enjoys writing, directing, travelling, and supporting independent filmmaking.

In recent years, she has expanded her work behind the camera as a producer and director while continuing to take on acting roles in film and television. Thora Birch‘s height is 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).

Net Worth

Thora Birch has an estimated net worth of $8 million USD. She earns her income through acting, film production, directing, and other entertainment ventures.

Her long career, spanning from successful child roles to acclaimed adult performances in American Beauty, Ghost World, Hocus Pocus, and later directing and producing projects, has been the primary source of her wealth.

Filmography

• Purple People Eater (1988)
• Paradise (1991)
• Patriot Games (1992)
• Hocus Pocus (1993)
• Monkey Trouble (1994)
• Now and Then (1995)
• Alaska (1996)
• American Beauty (1999)
• Ghost World (2001)
• Silver City (2004)
• The Hole (2009)
• The Walking Dead (2019)
• The Gabby Petito Story (2022)
• Wednesday (2022)
• The Chronology of Water (2025)