Lorelei Linklater
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If longevity counts for anything, Lorelei Linklater is a Mexican actress whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. 'Boyhood' is the title most people reach for first, with Samantha at the center of it. 'Waking Life' is the other credit most often cited. The start came early, at 7.
Lorelei Linklater
26 Movies
If longevity counts for anything, Lorelei Linklater is a Mexican actress whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. 'Boyhood' is the title most people reach for first, with Samantha at the center of it. 'Waking Life' is the other credit most often cited. The start came early, at 7.
Movies
Plays Samantha
Boyhood
2014
Plays Young Girl Playing Paper Game
Waking Life
2001
Plays Pandora / Amelia
Lost Media
Plays The Trinidad Lady
Laceration Lounge
Plays Valentina
Rent Free
2024
Plays Rome
Bomb City
2017
Plays Marianne
Skate to Hell
2026
Plays Dawn
Desert Fiends
2024
Plays Casey
Amityville Bigfoot
2024
Plays Melissa
American Trash
2024
Plays Laura
Autumn Road
2021
Plays Caroline
Buck Alamo or (A Phantasmagorical Ballad)
2023
Plays Lucia
Woods Witch
2023
Plays Katie
We the Coyotes
2018
Plays Dr. Jane McGregor
Old Man Jackson
2023
Plays Claire Baker
Occupy, Texas
2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lorelei Linklater and where are they from?
Lorelei Linklater is 32 years old, born on May 29, 1994 in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.
What are the most famous roles of Lorelei Linklater?
Lorelei Linklater is best known for roles in Boyhood, Waking Life, Bomb City.
How many movies has Lorelei Linklater been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Lorelei Linklater has appeared in 26 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Lorelei Linklater's first movie?
The career of Lorelei Linklater began with Waking Life (2001).
What is Lorelei Linklater's most recent movie or series?
Lorelei Linklater's most recent release is Amityville Toothache, which premiered on April 4, 2026.
Lorelei Linklater
1994-05-29 · San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
Lorelei Grace Linklater (born May 29, 1994, in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico) is an American actress, best known for her role in the film Boyhood (2014), which was shot over a period of twelve years. She is the daughter of director Richard Linklater.
Linklater made her debut in Waking Life (2001), an animated film by her father. Her breakthrough came with Boyhood (2014), in which she played the role of Samantha over a period of twelve years. The film won numerous awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlinale. Her other films include Bomb City (2017); Anywhere With You (2018); After the Night with Valerie (2019); Teenage Vampire 2 (2022); Mission from Outer Space 2037 (2023); American Trash (2024).
She has appeared in several films directed by her father. Although she was born in Mexico, she is a US citizen and grew up in Texas.