Vera Farmiga is an Academy Award-nominated American actress who portrayed Norma Bates on Bates Motel. Farmiga, the second of seven children, was born in Clifton, New Jersey. She is the daughter …

Bates Motel is the longest-running original scripted drama series in the channel's history. [9] The series's lead actors, Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore, received particular praise for their performances in …

Bates Motel is a binge worthy, down and dirty, yet artfully crafted masterpiece. Add the talents of Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore and Nestor Carbonell and you have the holy grail.

Vera Farmiga stars as Norma Louise Bates in A&E's series Bates Motel. Find out more about Norma Louise Bates and the rest of the cast on A&E.

Sep 17, 2025 · In recent years, Vera Farmiga has blossomed into the ultimate horror protagonist, especially as Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring universe. However, fans may also recognize her as …

Aug 29, 2025 · Vera, who was born in Clifton, N.J., is the second oldest of seven children. Her parents, systems analyst turned landscaper dad Mykhailo and schoolteacher mom Luba, are Ukrainian.

Feb 12, 2014 · She’s wrapped her second season on A&E’s Bates Motel, the modern-day prequel to Psycho in which she plays Norma Bates, the embodiment of maternal madness. At once strong and …

Sep 5, 2023 · Bates Motel, a modern-day prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's iconic film Psycho, provided Farmiga with a challenging and meaty role as the enigmatic and emotionally troubled Norma Bates.

May 13, 2016 · Vera Farmiga is the TV Performer of the Week for her role as Bates Motel, playing Norma Bates in legendary and truly definitive fashion.

Cast and characters Main Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, and Max Thieriot (left to right) portray Norma Louise Bates, Norman Bates, and Dylan Massett, respectively. Olivia Cooke, Nestor …