Jessica Alba
Biography
Jessica Alba is an American actress who started acting as a teenager and became known for roles in sci-fi, action, and comedy. Born in Pomona, California, she made her film debut at 13 in Camp Nowhere (1994) and soon appeared in television series such as The Secret World of Alex Mack and Flipper. Her breakthrough came as Max Guevara in Dark Angel, earning her a Golden Globe nomination and a Saturn Award. She then starred in Honey (2003) and built a film career with Sin City (2005), Fantastic Four (2005), Good Luck Chuck (2007), Valentine's Day (2010), Little Fockers (2010), and Mechanic: Resurrection (2016). She frequently collaborated with director Robert Rodriguez, appearing in Machete (2010), Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011), and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014). She also starred in the series L.A.'s Finest from 2019 to 2020.
45years old
Turns 46 on April 28in 197 days
- Born Pomona
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Jessica Marie Alba (birth name)Also credited as Jessica Warren and Jessica Marie Warren
Movie Career
- Films
- 35
- Career span
- 30 years1994 to 2024
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Big break
James Cameron chose Alba for the lead in Dark Angel from more than 1000 candidates, a role that brought her a Golden Globe nomination.
First role
Alba was hired for two weeks on Camp Nowhere, but the part grew into a two-month job after a prominent actress dropped out.
Behind the camera
In January 2012, Alba started the Honest Company with business partner Christopher Gavigan. It sells household goods, diapers and body care products.
Jessica Alba movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Robert Rodriguez directed four of these films, Frank Miller two and Tim Story two. Gabriel Basso appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Gabriel Basso's page
Danny Trejo's page
Robert De Niro's page
Bruce Willis's page
Christopher Lloyd's page
Ray Liotta's page
All films by Robert Rodriguez
All films by Frank Miller
All films by Tim Story
Also two films together24 more actors
- Mickey RourkeSin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) and Sin City (2005)
- Rosario DawsonSin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) and Sin City (2005)
- Jeremy PivenSin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) and Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D (2011)
- Josh BrolinSin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) and Into the Blue (2005)
- Dennis HaysbertBaby, Baby, Baby (2015) and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)
- Jane LynchA.C.O.D. (2013) and Escape from Planet Earth (2013)
- Bradley CooperBaby, Baby, Baby (2015) and Valentine's Day (2010)
- Chris EvansFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Fantastic Four (2005)
- Crystal LoweFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Good Luck Chuck (2007)
- Kerry WashingtonFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Fantastic Four (2005)
- George LopezEscape from Planet Earth (2013) and Valentine's Day (2010)
- Kevin McNultyFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Fantastic Four (2005)
- Jaime KingBarely Lethal (2015) and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)
- Dan FoglerBarely Lethal (2015) and Good Luck Chuck (2007)
- Ioan GruffuddFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Fantastic Four (2005)
- Sean WhalenIdle Hands (1999) and Never Been Kissed (1999)
- Tommy FlanaganKillers Anonymous (2019) and Sin City (2005)
- Ricky GervaisEscape from Planet Earth (2013) and Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D (2011)
- Powers BootheSin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) and Sin City (2005)
- Jude CiccolellaSin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) and Sin City (2005)
- Michael ChiklisFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Fantastic Four (2005)
- Sam HazeldineKillers Anonymous (2019) and Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)
- Daryl SabaraSpy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D (2011) and Machete (2010)
- Julian McMahonFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Fantastic Four (2005)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Jessica Alba's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$2.1 billion
25 of the 35 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 35 films: 25 worldwide figure; 1 us gross only; 3 never in cinemas; 6 figure not found.
- 25Worldwide figure
- 1US gross only
- 3Never in cinemas
- 6Figure not found
Top grosser
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 78% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$334M16.1% of the total
- 2$311M15.0% of the total
- 3$302M14.6% of the total
- 4$217M10.5% of the total
- 5$159M7.7% of the total
- 6$126M6.1% of the total
- 7$86M4.1% of the total
- 8$85M4.1% of the total
$453 millionfrom the other 17 films with a worldwide figure, 22% of the total
Awards
Three awards and honors from 2001 to 2011.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2011 | ALMA Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress | Valentine's Day | Won |
| 2001 | Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television | Dark Angel | Won |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.