Thomasin McKenzie's Biography
Thomasin McKenzie is a rising New Zealand actress who's made a name for herself with standout performances in "Leave No Trace" (2018) and "Last Night in Soho" (2021). She also caught major attention for her role in the Oscar-nominated "Jojo Rabbit" (2019).
Childhood and Youth
Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie was born on July 26, 2000, in Wellington, New Zealand. Acting runs in the family. Her grandmother, Kate Harcourt, is a well-known New Zealand actress, as is her mother, Miranda Harcourt. Her father, Stuart McKenzie, is a director. Both her older brother Peter and her younger sister Davida also work in the film industry.
Acting Career
Thomasin made her film debut at the age of 12 in a short film called "Existence" (2012). She then took on roles in other short films like "Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story" (2014) and "A Long Beside" (2014).
In 2014, Thomasin landed a small role in "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," which filmed in New Zealand. Unfortunately, most of her scenes ended up on the cutting room floor due to time constraints.


Her breakthrough came when she landed the lead role in "Leave No Trace" (2018), a drama about a father (Ben Foster) and his daughter living off-grid in a forest park. Thomasin said she felt right at home during filming since it was outdoors, reminding her of her native New Zealand.



In 2021, she also starred in "The Power of the Dog" with Benedict Cumberbatch and in M. Night Shyamalan's thriller "Old."


Personal Life
Thomasin is currently single. She's either completely dedicated to her career or keeps her romantic life under wraps. In 2023, rumors arose about her relationship with New Zealand actor Simon Mead after they were spotted together at a Dior fashion show in Paris. Neither actor addressed the rumors.
Thomasin McKenzie Now
Thomasin currently calls New Zealand home and studied the country's history at Victoria University in Wellington, though she's taking on more and more Hollywood roles. The drama "Eileen" hit theaters in January 2023, with Thomasin in the starring role. The film adapts a novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, one of Thomasin's favorite authors. Her co-star in the film is Anne Hathaway.
Interesting Facts
- Thomasin's grandfather's family founded the Australian real estate company Harcourts International in 1888. Today, it's one of Australia's largest development organizations, employing over 10,000 people.
- Thomasin has a dog named Totoro, named after a character from her favorite anime by Hayao Miyazaki, "My Neighbor Totoro." The film always reminds her of home and family.
- Thomasin dreams of playing an elf or a fairy.