Mackenzie Davis

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Name:
Mackenzie Davis
Real name:
Mackenzie Rio Davis
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Birth date:
(38 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Vancouver
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
121 lb (55 kg)
Relationship:
single
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Mackenzie Davis Biography

Mackenzie Davis is a Canadian actress who shot to fame starring in films like "What If", "The Martian", "Blade Runner 2049", and hit TV series "Halt and Catch Fire," "Black Mirror," and "Station Eleven".
Canadian actress Mackenzie Davis
Canadian actress Mackenzie Davis

Early Life

Mackenzie Rio Davis was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her mother, Lotte, is a graphic designer from South Africa, and her father, John Davis, is a hairdresser from Liverpool. Her parents own AG Hair Care, a hair care product company.
Mackenzie Davis as a child with her family
Mackenzie Davis as a child with her family
After high school, Mackenzie enrolled at McGill University in Montreal. She later studied acting at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse School in New York, whose alumni include Kim Basinger, Diane Keaton, and Leslie Nielsen.

Acting Career

Davis made her film debut in the short film "Alex" (2011) by Annalise Voza. She quickly landed supporting roles in the dramas "Smashed" with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul, and "Breathe In" starring Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce.
Mackenzie Davis in the movie 'Breathe In'
Mackenzie Davis in the movie 'Breathe In'
She grabbed audiences' attention with the romantic comedy "What If" (2013), starring alongside Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, and Adam Driver, who played her character's husband.
Mackenzie Davis in the movie 'What If'
Mackenzie Davis in the movie 'What If'
She followed up with roles in the comedy "That Awkward Moment" (2014), the fantasy horror "Freaks of Nature" (2015), and the sci-fi blockbuster "The Martian" (2016) with Matt Damon, where she played a NASA employee.
Mackenzie Davis in the movie 'That Awkward Moment'
Mackenzie Davis in the movie 'That Awkward Moment'
Davis also landed a starring role in the drama series "Halt and Catch Fire," which explored the explosive computer industry of the 1980s and the dawn of the tech era. Her character, programmer Cameron Howe, was a central figure throughout the show's four-season run on AMC from 2014 to 2017. Critics praised the show as a masterpiece that carried on the legacy of iconic series like "Mad Men."
Cameron Howe: The Characters of Halt and Catch Fire
Davis earned major recognition for her starring role in an episode of the now-iconic dystopian series "Black Mirror." In the season 3 episode "San Junipero," she played shy Yorkie, who falls in love with Kelly (played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and chooses to use consciousness-uploading technology to live forever with her partner in the virtual city of San Junipero.
Mackenzie Davis in the series 'Black Mirror'
Mackenzie Davis in the series 'Black Mirror'
In 2017, Davis appeared in Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic "Blade Runner 2049," the sequel to the legendary 1982 Ridley Scott film. Davis delivered a small but memorable performance as Mariette, a prostitute who served as the 'body' for AI character Joi (Ana de Armas) – the virtual lover of protagonist K, played by Ryan Gosling.
Mackenzie Davis on the set of 'Blade Runner 2049'
Mackenzie Davis on the set of 'Blade Runner 2049'
On July 12, 2018, the American dramedy "Tully," directed by Jason Reitman, hit theaters. Charlize Theron played an overwhelmed mother of multiple children, while Mackenzie Davis starred as the family's nanny, Tully. The two characters develop a complex relationship.
Jason Reitman, Mackenzie Davis & Ron Livingston Discuss The Film «Tully»
In 2019, Mackenzie Davis took center stage in "Terminator: Dark Fate," the franchise reboot that served as a direct sequel to "Terminator 2." Many believed Davis would become the new face of the legendary machine uprising saga. However, the film's box office disappointment put the franchise's future in question.
Mackenzie Davis on the set of Terminator
Mackenzie Davis on the set of Terminator
Mackenzie also starred in the horror film "The Turning," directed by Floria Sigismondi, who's helmed music videos for David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry. The movie also starred "It" and "Stranger Things" actor Finn Wolfhard and young actress Brooklynn Prince. In the 2020 release, Mackenzie played Kate, a governess hired to care for two orphaned siblings.
Scene from the movie 'The Turning'
Scene from the movie 'The Turning'
"Happiest Season" hit Hulu in November 2020, with Mackenzie and Kristen Stewart playing Harper and Abby, a couple in love. Davis's character, Harper, comes from a very conservative family and hasn't yet come out to her parents. Naturally, their Christmas family dinner doesn't go as planned.
Scene from the movie Happiest Season
Scene from the movie Happiest Season
In December 2021, HBO premiered the post-apocalyptic miniseries "Station Eleven". Mackenzie Davis landed the lead role as Kirsten, a young woman who survived a pandemic that nearly wiped out humanity. Now, she travels with a theater group across a desolate America, performing Shakespeare plays for the few survivors.
Scene from the series Station Eleven
Scene from the series Station Eleven

Mackenzie Davis' Personal Life

For years, Mackenzie Davis kept her dating life private, or at least out of the media spotlight. She's told journalists that she doesn't have many admirers and spends too much time focused on work for romantic relationships. There's been speculation about a relationship with model Gus Thompson since they're often spotted together at social events, though neither has publicly addressed the rumors.
Mackenzie Davis and Gus Thompson
Mackenzie Davis and Gus Thompson

Mackenzie Davis Now

In 2023, Mackenzie Davis debuted a short horror film that she wrote, directed, and produced. Titled "WOAKA" (an acronym for Women of a Certain Age), it stars Sidse Babett Knudsen. The plot centers on the main character's daily skincare routine gone wrong.
Mackenzie Davis in the play 'Phaedra'
Mackenzie Davis in the play 'Phaedra'
At the same time, the actress worked on psychological thriller "Speak No Evil," a remake of the 2022 Danish film. She also performed on the stage of the National Theatre in London in the play "Phaedra," portraying Isolde.
  • In order to act in such a cool popular film as «Terminator», you need to have a sickly talent. Well done, Davis!
    2021-05-15 11:44:30
  • In the movie «Breathe In» I appreciated the play of the beautiful Mackenzie Davis, a cool blonde actress
    2021-05-14 21:01:52
  • Quite a lot of actors took part in the TV series «Black Mirror», but Davis did not impress me at all.
    2021-05-11 11:25:48
  • Mackenzie has incredible appeal and magical beauty...
    2021-05-04 15:23:02
  • I first saw this stunning actress in the movie «The Martian» and I really regret not having found her earlier.
    2021-03-14 18:54:16
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