Celebrity Info
Eliza Scanlen came into the world on January 6, 1999, in Sydney, Australia. After finishing high school, she made the decision to skip traditional higher education in favor of pursuing a career in acting. It didn’t take long for her to land a recurring role on the long-running Australian soap opera Home and Away (Seven Network, 1988–present), marking her early entry into the entertainment industry.
As her career began to take shape, Eliza became involved in a couple of short films, one of which was Grace (2018), directed by Alex Holmes, who was previously known for his work as an art director on The Babadook (2014). Her growing experience and talent soon led to a major opportunity—an American television project that would serve as her breakout role.
That role came in the form of Sharp Objects (HBO, 2018–present), a gripping mystery-drama miniseries. Starring alongside Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson, Eliza played a central part in the show, which was brought to life by Marti Noxon—formerly a writer and producer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (The WB/UPN, 1997–2003)—and based on the novel by Gillian Flynn, the author of Gone Girl (2012). This marked a significant milestone in Eliza Scanlen’s career and introduced her to a broader, international audience.
Eliza Scanlen’s most acclaimed film to date is undoubtedly Little Women (2019), which received widespread praise and recognition. On the other hand, her performance in Old (2021) garnered more mixed reactions and is generally considered her least favorably reviewed work. While Eliza Scanlen has been part of several notable projects, these two films represent the high and low points in terms of critical reception. Fans of Eliza Scanlen often point to Little Women as a standout in her career, while discussions about Old tend to highlight the challenges she faced in that particular role. As Eliza Scanlen continues to grow as an actress, these two films serve as markers of her evolving journey in the industry.
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