Visra Vichit-Vadakan - Actor Profile

Visra Vichit-Vadakan

Writing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
1Total Films
6.1 Highest Rated
Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

About Visra Vichit-Vadakan

Visra Vichit-Vadakan is a filmmaker based in California and Bangkok. She was born in the United States (San Francisco) but moved to Bangkok with her parents at age 9. She graduated in biology and education from the University of Stanford, and completed her film education at the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Her granddaughter is Luang Wichitwathakan, a Thai politician, historian, novelist and playwright. Vichit-Vadakan married a fellow Stanford University grad in 2010, Christopher Cox, who serves as chief of staff to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on product development and is responsible for its "family of apps": Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. She makes social-issue films that combine both documentary and fiction, since hopes to use her background in education and film to bring positive social change. She has made several short films that were previously screened in Rotterdam and her first feature film, 'Karaoke Girl', was based on the life of a young sex worker in Bangkok. It premiered in competition at the 'International Film Festival Rotterdam' and traveled to various festivals around the world. Visra also co-founded the 'Southeast Asia Fiction Film Lab', a script lab aimed to support Southeast Asian filmmakers by developing and advancing their scripts.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Visra Vichit-Vadakan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Visra Vichit-Vadakan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Visra Vichit-Vadakan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in By the Time It Gets Dark, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Visra Vichit-Vadakan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Visra Vichit-Vadakan's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Visra Vichit-Vadakan.

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Visra Vichit-Vadakan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Visra Vichit-Vadakan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Visra Vichit-Vadakan is "By the Time It Gets Dark" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has Visra Vichit-Vadakan acted in?

Visra Vichit-Vadakan has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.