About
Alicia Witt is an American actress and musician who gained early recognition as a child actress after being discovered by David Lynch. She appeared in Lynch's works such as Dune and Twin Peaks. Witt is also known for her role as Zoey Woodbine on the sitcom Cybill. Throughout her career, she has taken on diverse roles in film and television, including critically acclaimed performances in Fun and appearances in Mr. Holland's Opus, Urban Legend, Vanilla Sky, and more recently, I Care A Lot and Longlegs.
Career Timeline
Discovered by David Lynch
Discovered by David Lynch, with early roles in Dune and Twin Peaks.
'Mr. Holland's Opus' Success
Appears in 'Mr. Holland's Opus', gaining recognition.
'Urban Legend' Role
Stars in 'Urban Legend', increasing her visibility.
'Vanilla Sky' Appearance
Appears in 'Vanilla Sky', solidifying her presence in Hollywood.
Television Guest Appearances
Guest stars on TV shows like 'The Mentalist' and 'Friday Night Lights'.
'The Walking Dead' Role
Appears in 'The Walking Dead', gaining further recognition.
'I Care A Lot' Appearance
Appears in film 'I Care A Lot' .
Working Actress and Musician
Alicia Witt continues her career as an actress and musician.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026