Occupation: Actress, Model
Date of Birth: February 9, 1979
Place of Birth: Newport, R.I., USA
Sign: Sun in Aquarius, Moon in Cancer
Relations: Husband: Robert Brinkmann (cinematographer); mother: Candice (nurse); father: Ando (retired psychiatrist); has three older brothers
Education: Graduated from Providence High School in Burbank, Calif.

Personal quotes:

"I was scared people would be like, 'Nice breasts,' [but] it's funny - the only people that recognized me were five women."
- Mena Suvari, commenting on her topless love scene with Kevin Spacey in American Beauty.

"Though I've turned 21, I don't drink. I'm an old hag now. I'm just an old fart."
- Mena Suvari

"Sometimes I don't feel like the person that I'm supposed to be. I don't feel like I deserve any of this." 
- Mena Suvari - Premiere. June 2000.