Danielle Macdonald
Actress
Danielle Macdonald is an Australian actress born on May 19, 1991, in Sydney, New South Wales. She gained international attention for her lead role in the independent film Patti Cake$ (2017), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Macdonald has since worked across both film and television in the United States, taking on a range of dramatic and comedic roles. She appeared in the Netflix series Unbelievable (2019) among other projects. Her career has grown steadily since her breakout performance.
Danielle Macdonald
Actress
Danielle Macdonald is an Australian actress born on May 19, 1991, in Sydney, New South Wales. She gained international attention for her lead role in the independent film Patti Cake$ (2017), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Macdonald has since worked across both film and television in the United States, taking on a range of dramatic and comedic roles. She appeared in the Netflix series Unbelievable (2019) among other projects. Her career has grown steadily since her breakout performance.
Movies (17 titles)
Plays Another Young Lady
Lady Bird
2017
Plays Olympia
Bird Box
2018
Plays Josie
Saccharine
2026
Plays Caroline
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
2025
Plays Tess
The East
2013
Plays Madeleine the Medium
French Exit
2021
Plays Alice Manning
Every Secret Thing
2014
Plays Willowdean
Dumplin'
2018
Plays Millie Cantwell
Falling for Figaro
2021
Plays Julie Price
Skin
2019
Plays Chloe
Paradise Hills
2019
Plays Lillian Roxon
I Am Woman
2020
Plays Delia
Trust Me
2013
Plays Patricia Dombrowski
Patti Cake$
2017
Plays Christa
Skin
2019
TV Shows (10 titles)
Plays Helen Chambers
The Tourist
2022
Plays Veronika
The Last Anniversary
2025
Plays Amber Stevenson
Unbelievable
2019
Plays Grace
Easy
2016
Plays Mandy
Poker Face
2023
Plays Amy RA
The Middle
2009
Plays Cathy
Pretty Little Liars
2010
Plays Ashlin
2 Broke Girls
2011
Plays Bristol Windows
American Horror Story
2011
Plays Girl #1
Glee
2009
Latest Trailers
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Saccharine
Full Filmography 27
Saccharine
Josie
2026
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Caroline
2025
The Last Anniversary
Veronika · 6 episodes
2025–
Poker Face
Mandy
2023Season 1
The Tourist
Helen Chambers · 12 episodes
2022–
Falling for Figaro
Millie Cantwell
2021
French Exit
Madeleine the Medium
2021
I Am Woman
Lillian Roxon
2020
Unbelievable
Amber Stevenson
2019–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Danielle Macdonald and where are they from?
Danielle Macdonald is 35 years old, born on May 19, 1991 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Danielle Macdonald?
Danielle Macdonald is best known for roles in Bird Box, Lady Bird, Dumplin'.
How many movies has Danielle Macdonald been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Danielle Macdonald has appeared in 17 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Danielle Macdonald's first movie?
The career of Danielle Macdonald began with The Thief (2011).
What is Danielle Macdonald's most recent movie or series?
Danielle Macdonald's most recent release is Evil Genius, which premiered on September 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Danielle Macdonald appeared in?
On television, Danielle Macdonald has appeared in American Horror Story, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Pretty Little Liars, 2 Broke Girls.
Danielle Macdonald
1991-05-19 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Danielle Louise Macdonald (born 19 May 1991) is an Australian actress, known for her lead roles as Patricia "Patti" Dombrowski in the drama film Patti Cake$ (2017), and Willowdean Dickson in Dumplin' (2018). She is also known for her roles in the post-apocalyptic thriller film Bird Box as Olympia, the film Skin (2018) as Julie, the Netflix series Unbelievable as Amber, and the BBC One/Stan/HBO Max thriller series The Tourist as Helen.