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Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy (/ˈænjə/; born 16 April 1996) is an actress. Born in Miami and raised in Buenos Aires and London, she left school at 16 to pursue an acting career. After several minor television roles, her breakthrough came with a leading role in the horror film The Witch (2015). Her career progressed with roles in the horror film Split (2016) and its sequel Glass (2019), the black comedy film Thoroughbreds (2017), and playing Emma Woodhouse in the period drama Emma (2020). 

Taylor-Joy featured in the television crime drama series Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) and earned international recognition for playing Beth Harmon in the period drama miniseries The Queen’s Gambit (2020), winning a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award, in addition to a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. She then starred in the horror film Last Night in Soho (2021), the action films The Northman (2022) and The Gorge (2025), and the black comedy The Menu (2022). She also voiced Princess Peach in the animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). She starred as Imperator Furiosa in the apocalyptic film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).

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Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy

🎂 Apr 16, 1996 (30) Miami, Florida, USA
Working since the 2010s, Anya Taylor-Joy is an actress from Miami, Florida, USA. They are internationally recognised for roles such as Casey Cooke in Split, Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Casey Cooke in Glass. They have also starred in Peaky Blinders and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Over more than 12 years they have gathered close to 41 films and 24 TV productions, working mainly across genres like adventure, horror, drama. Their accolades include a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Anya Taylor-Joy?
Anya Taylor-Joy is 30 years old, born on April 16, 1996 in Miami, Florida, USA.
Where is Anya Taylor-Joy from?
Anya Taylor-Joy was born in Miami, Florida, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Anya Taylor-Joy?
Anya Taylor-Joy is best known as an actor for Split, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Glass.
How many movies has Anya Taylor-Joy been in?
Anya Taylor-Joy has appeared in 37 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Anya Taylor-Joy's first movie?
Anya Taylor-Joy's first credited film was Vampire Academy (2014).
What is Anya Taylor-Joy's most recent movie?
Anya Taylor-Joy's most recent movie is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).
What are Anya Taylor-Joy's best movies?
Anya Taylor-Joy's most acclaimed films include: Split (2017), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), Glass (2019), Dune: Part Two (2024), The Witch (2016).
What TV shows has Anya Taylor-Joy appeared in?
Anya Taylor-Joy is known for TV work including: Peaky Blinders, The Queen's Gambit, Saturday Night Live, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Does Anya Taylor-Joy have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Anya Taylor-Joy's upcoming work includes: Sacrifice (2026), Dune: Part Three (2026).
How long has Anya Taylor-Joy been working in film?
Anya Taylor-Joy has been active since 2014 — a career spanning 12 years.
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Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy
1996-04-16 · Miami, Florida, USA

Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy (/ˈænjə/; born 16 April 1996) is an actress. Born in Miami and raised in Buenos Aires and London, she left school at 16 to pursue an acting career. After several minor television roles, her breakthrough came with a leading role in the horror film The Witch (2015). Her career progressed with roles in the horror film Split (2016) and its sequel Glass (2019), the black comedy film Thoroughbreds (2017), and playing Emma Woodhouse in the period drama Emma (2020). 

Taylor-Joy featured in the television crime drama series Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) and earned international recognition for playing Beth Harmon in the period drama miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020), winning a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award, in addition to a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. She then starred in the horror film Last Night in Soho (2021), the action films The Northman (2022) and The Gorge (2025), and the black comedy The Menu (2022). She also voiced Princess Peach in the animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). She starred as Imperator Furiosa in the apocalyptic film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).Anya Taylor-Joy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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