Alicia Roanne Witt is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and pianist. "Talking by age two and reading by the age of four", Witt has been described as a child prodigy. Her acting talent was recognized by director David Lynch discovered her when he heard her recite Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet on the television show That's Incredible! at age 5. This led Lynch to cast her in the role of Alia, the "flame-haired" sister of Paul Atreides, in Dune (1984). She turned 8 during filming. He would begin working with her in film and television even before Witt earned her high school equivalency credential (at age 14). She did undergraduate work in piano at Boston University and competed nationally.
Known For
Dune
(1984)
Alia
Longlegs
(2024)
Ruth Harker
Urban Legend
(1998)
Natalie Simon
Vanilla Sky
(2001)
Libby
Four Rooms
(1995)
Kiva
Last Holiday
(2006)
Ms. Burns
Ring of the Nibelungs
(2004)
Kriemhild
88 Minutes
(2007)
Kim Cummings
Two Weeks Notice
(2002)
June Carter
I Care a Lot
(2021)
Dr. Amos
Mr. Holland's Opus
(1995)
Gertrude Lang
Gen 13
(2000)
Caitlin Fairchild (voice)
Cowgirls n' Angels
(2012)
Elaine
Alice
(2022)
Rachel
The Upside of Anger
(2005)
Hadley Wolfmeyer
Peep World
(2010)
Amy
Full Filmography
Acting
Dune
(1984)
Alia
Liebestraum
(1991)
Girl in Dream
Bodies, Rest & Motion
(1993)
Elizabeth
The Disappearance of Vonnie
(1994)
Janine
Fun
(1994)
Bonnie
Mr. Holland's Opus
(1995)
Gertrude Lang
Four Rooms
(1995)
Kiva
Citizen Ruth
(1996)
Cheryl Stoney
Urban Legend
(1998)
Natalie Simon
Bongwater
(1998)
Serena
Passion's Way
(1999)
Sophy Viner
Playing Mona Lisa
(2000)
Claire Goldstein
Gen 13
(2000)
Caitlin Fairchild (voice)
Cecil B. Demented
(2000)
Cherish
Vanilla Sky
(2001)
Libby
American Girl
(2002)
Barbie
Two Weeks Notice
(2002)
June Carter
Ten Tiny Love Stories
(2002)
Ring of the Nibelungs
(2004)
Kriemhild
The Upside of Anger
(2005)
Hadley Wolfmeyer
Last Holiday
(2006)
Ms. Burns
88 Minutes
(2007)
Kim Cummings
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
(2007)
Reena Hale
Edgar Floats
(2010)
Sandra
Peep World
(2010)
Amy
Backyard Wedding
(2010)
Kim Tyler
Joint Body
(2011)
Michelle Page
The Flight of the Swan
(2011)
Maria
Cowgirls n' Angels
(2012)
Elaine
Bending The Rules
(2012)
D.A. Roslyn Wohl
The Pond
(2012)
Shelly
A Madea Christmas
(2013)
Amber
Cold Turkey
(2013)
Nina
A Snow Globe Christmas
(2013)
Meg
Wiener Dog Nationals
(2013)
Melanie West
A Very Merry Mix-Up
(2013)
Alice
Playdate
(2013)
Grace
Flat Chested
(2013)
Amanda
I Do
(2013)
Mya Edwards
Christmas at Cartwright's
(2014)
Nicky
Away From Here
(2014)
Lily
I'm Not Ready for Christmas
(2015)
Holly Nolan
Christmas List
(2016)
Isobel Gray
The Bronx Bull
(2016)
Denise Baker
Six L.A. Love Stories
(2016)
Terry Kerr
The Mistletoe Inn
(2017)
Kim
Mississippi Requiem
(2018)
Spare Room
(2018)
Ginny
Urban Legacy: The Story Behind Urban Legend
(2018)
Self
Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane
(2018)
Emma Reynolds
Our Christmas Love Song
(2019)
Melody Jones
Christmas Tree Lane
(2020)
Meg Reilly
Modern Persuasion
(2020)
Wren Cosgrove
I Care a Lot
(2021)
Dr. Amos
Dune (1984): The Alternative Edition Redux 4K Remaster
(2021)
Alia Atreides
Alice
(2022)
Rachel
The Disappearance of Cari Farver
(2022)
Liz Goylar
Fuzzy Head
(2023)
Mother
Longlegs
(2024)
Ruth Harker
Switch Up
(2024)
Agent Larson
Writing
Production