Taissa Farmiga Overview

Born in Readington, New Jersey, Taissa Farmiga has acting in her blood — she's the younger sister of successful actress Vera Farmiga. Taissa is the youngest of seven children, born to Ukrainian American parents. She attended public school until the fourth grade and then was subsequently homeschooled. Taissa initially had no interest in acting, until, at age 15, her sister Vera convinced her to take a role in her directorial debut, Higher Ground (2011). In the film, she (fittingly) played a... See All