Eliza Scanlen
Eliza Scanlen | |
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Born | Eliza Jane Scanlen 6 January 1999 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2015–present |
Eliza Jane Scanlen (born 6 January 1999) is an Australian actress. She rose to prominence portraying
She made her film debut in 2019, with starring roles in the drama Babyteeth and Greta Gerwig's period drama Little Women.
Early life
Scanlen was born in
Career
While in high school, Scanlen was cast in the recurring role of
Scanlen made her professional theatre debut in
In 2020, Scanlen portrayed Lenora in Antonio Campos' thriller The Devil All the Time, based on Donald Ray Pollock's book. In the same year she made her directional debut with the Australian short film Mukbang which received much controversy, she also wrote the screen play.[9] In 2021, Scanlen co-starred in M. Night Shyamalan's thriller Old, which was released on 23 July.[10]
In 2023, Scanlen had the lead role of Jem Starling in Laurel Parmet's directorial debut The Starling Girl. She received critical acclaim for her performance, with Ben Travers of IndieWire writing: "It helps that Scanlen's performance refuses to let this movie feel trite."[11] Jason Bailey for The Playlist wrote: "Scanlen's work here is just as good, just as steeped in the feeling of a real-life being lived right in front of you."[12]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Babyteeth | Milla Finlay | |
Little Women | Elizabeth "Beth" March | ||
2020 | The Devil All the Time | Lenora Laferty | |
2021 | Old | Kara (15 years old) | |
2023 | The Starling Girl | Jem Starling | |
TBA | Caddo Lake † | TBA | Post-production[13] |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Short
Year | Title | Role | Director | Writer | Ref |
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2018 | Grace | Grace | [3] | ||
2020 | Mukbang | - | [citation needed] | ||
2022 | How Can I Help You | - | [14] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Home and Away | Tabitha Ford
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Recurring role |
2018 | Sharp Objects | Amma Crellin | Main cast, miniseries |
2021 | Fires | Tash | Main cast, miniseries |
2022 | The First Lady | Eleanor Roosevelt (young) | [15] |
TBA | Dope Girls | TBA | In production[16] |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | William Golding's Lord of the Flies | Eric | Sydney Theatre Company |
To Kill a Mockingbird | Mayella Ewell | Shubert Theatre
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References
- ^ Smith, Krista (August 2018). "Sharp Objects Star Eliza Scanlen Holds Her Own Opposite Her Childhood Idol". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Joanna (26 August 2018). "Sharp Objects Star Eliza Scanlen on Working with Greta Gerwig for Little Women". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d Clayton, Cy (4 July 2018). "From Home and Away to Hollywood, Eliza Scanlen sharpens her talent". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ Dow, Steve (23 July 2019). "Reinventing Lord of the Flies: chaos, cruelty and not an alpha male in sight". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2 June 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (15 October 2019). "Eliza Scanlen Drama 'Babyteeth' Lands at IFC for North America (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ Harrison, Ellie (29 December 2019). "Eliza Scanlen: 'I'm tired of making excuses for young male actors – everyone should know what it means to be professional'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ Grady, Constance (13 January 2020). "In 2020, Little Women has a men problem. But it used to be seen as a story for everyone". Vox. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Little Women (2019)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Quinn, Karl (8 July 2020). "Mukbang film controversy: 'Thin line between appropriation and homage'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (23 June 2020). "M. Night Shyamalan Thriller Gets 2021 Release Date". Deadline. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ Travers, Ben (21 January 2023). "'The Starling Girl' Review: Eliza Scanlen Shines as a Christian Teen Who Sins with Her Sexy Pastor". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Bailey, Jason (21 January 2023). "'The Starling Girl' Review: Eliza Scanlen Shines in This Deeply Felt Coming-Of-Age Drama [Sundance]". The Playlist. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- Variety Insight. 22 November 2021. Archived from the originalon 27 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ "How Can I Help You". Sydney Film Festival. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (23 July 2021). "'The First Lady': Ellen Burstyn, Eliza Scanlen, Cailee Spaeny To Recur On Showtime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 23 July 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy; Whittock, Jesse; Goldbart, Max (15 November 2023). "'Dope Girls': Julianne Nicholson & Eliza Scanlen To Lead BBC Drama About Female Crime Boss In Soho; Filming Underway". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
External links
- Eliza Scanlen at IMDb