Anya Taylor-Joy

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

12.1127

Gender

Female

Birthday

16-Apr-1996

Age

(30 years old)

Place of Birth

Miami, Florida, USA

Also Known As
  • Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy

Biography

Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy (/ˈænjə/; born 16 April 1996) is an actress. Born in Miami and raised in Buenos Aires and London, she left school at 16 to pursue an acting career. After several minor television roles, her breakthrough came with a leading role in the horror film The Witch (2015). Her career progressed with roles in the horror film Split (2016) and its sequel Glass (2019), the black comedy film Thoroughbreds (2017), and playing Emma Woodhouse in the period drama Emma (2020).  Taylor-Joy featured in the television crime drama series Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) and earned international recognition for playing Beth Harmon in the period drama miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020), winning a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award, in addition to a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. She then starred in the horror film Last Night in Soho (2021), the action films The Northman (2022) and The Gorge (2025), and the black comedy The Menu (2022). She also voiced Princess Peach in the animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). She starred as Imperator Furiosa in the apocalyptic film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Anya Taylor-Joy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Crossmaglen Crossmaglen (2018) Character: Ana
In the aftermath of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, Conor Hurt confesses his involvement in the IRA to a reporter who is more involved in Conor's past than she realizes.
The Making of 'Split' The Making of 'Split' (2017) Character: Self
A piece in which Shyamalan discusses his growth as a person and a filmmaker, how the film reflects his growth, casting, script secrecy, characters, the film's style, influences (namely It Follows), locations and set design, and budget.
The New Mutants The New Mutants (2020) Character: Illyana Rasputin
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
Love, Antosha Love, Antosha (2019) Character: Self
From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton's impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man.
Sacrifice Sacrifice (2026) Character: Joan
During a star-studded charity gala brimming with celebrities, billionaires and empty speeches, a movie star in the midst of an existential crisis is taken hostage by a radical warrior and her devoted followers. As the night descends into chaos, both an inward journey and an outward adventure ensue, where the line between performance and belief, salvation and sacrifice, begins to blur.
Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa (2024) Character: Self
A behind the scenes look at the making of Furiosa.
Emma. Emma. (2020) Character: Emma Woodhouse
In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.
L'apocalypse selon Mad Max L'apocalypse selon Mad Max (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
Emerging from the depths of the film industry, the Mad Max saga became an instant cult classic after the release of the first film in 1979. These five critically acclaimed films have continued to captivate audiences. They shaped the identity of Australian cinema, launched a movie star – Mel Gibson – and propelled George Miller as one of the greatest directors of his generation. Above all, Mad Max has left an indelible mark on our collective unconscious, redefining our vision of the apocalypse and human civilization. This documentary tells the story of this phenomenon, from the small production of the first film to the monumental later installments, drawing on interviews and rare archives.
Creating The Queen's Gambit Creating The Queen's Gambit (2021) Character: Self - Beth Harmon
A fascinating character. Exquisite sets. A wig for every era. The stars, creators and crew reveal how the hit series about a chess prodigy came to life.
Barry Barry (2016) Character: Charlotte Baughman
A young Barack Obama forges his identity while dealing with race, divergent cultures and ordinary life as a New York City college student.
The Menu The Menu (2022) Character: Margot
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Dune: Part Three Dune: Part Three (2026) Character: Alia Atreides
As Emperor, Paul Atreides grapples with the consequences of his rise to power as political conspiracies and a galaxy-spanning holy war threaten the future he alone can foresee.
Thoroughbreds Thoroughbreds (2018) Character: Lily
Lily and Amanda, two high school students living in suburban Connecticut, rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of drifting apart. Together, they devise a plan to kill Lily's abusive stepfather by hiring a lowlife drug dealer.
Playmobil: The Movie Playmobil: The Movie (2019) Character: Marla
Marla is forced to abandon her carefully structured life to embark on an epic journey to find her younger brother Charlie who has disappeared into the vast and wondrous animated world of Playmobil toys.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Character: Princess Peach (voice)
Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Character: Princess Peach (voice)
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
The Gorge The Gorge (2025) Character: Drasa
Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.
Split Split (2017) Character: Casey Cooke
Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him — as well as everyone around him — as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.
Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2020) Character: Cinderella
Olivia Colman leads a stellar cast of actors, entertainers and comedians in a very special ‘stay-at-home’ adaptation of Cinderella for Comic Relief.
The Miniaturist The Miniaturist (2017) Character: Petronella 'Nella' Oortman
A woman moves to live with her new husband in 17th century Amsterdam, but soon discovers that not everything is what it seems.
Mad Max and the Genius of George Miller Mad Max and the Genius of George Miller (2025) Character: Self
The improbable story of how one 1970s Australian film grew into the country’s biggest ever cultural export, and the intertwined story of its creator, George Miller, his singular cinematic vision and how it set him on an unlikely journey from outback Queensland to the pinnacle of Hollywood success.
The Northman The Northman (2022) Character: Olga of the Birch Forest
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father.
Viking Quest Viking Quest (2014) Character: Mani
Erick, a young Viking warrior, joins forces with a rival clan in order to rescue a kidnapped princess from the great Midgard Serpent. It's a perilous task with a risk far greater than merely their own lives; by rescuing the princess, they might cause Ragnarök - the end of the world.
Vampire Academy Vampire Academy (2014) Character: Feeder Girl
Rose, a rebellious half-vampire/half-human guardian-in-training and her best friend, Lissa -- a mortal, royal vampire Princess - have been on the run when they are captured and returned to St. Vladamirs Academy, the very place where they believe their lives may be in most jeopardy. Rose will sacrifice everything to protect Lissa from those who intend to exploit her from within the Academy walls and the Strigoi (immortal, evil vampires) who hunt her kind from outside its sanctuary.
Radioactive Radioactive (2020) Character: Irène Aged 18
The story of Nobel Prize winner Maria Skłodowska-Curie and her extraordinary scientific discoveries—through the prism of her marriage to husband Pierre—and the seismic and transformative effects their discovery of radium had on the 20th century.
Amsterdam Amsterdam (2022) Character: Libby Voze
In the 1930s, three friends—a doctor, a nurse, and an attorney—witness a murder, become suspects themselves and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.
Here Are the Young Men Here Are the Young Men (2021) Character: Jen
Dublin teenagers Matthew, nihilistic Rez, and the deranged Kearney, leave school to a social vacuum of drinking and drugs, falling into shocking acts of transgression.
El secreto de Marrowbone El secreto de Marrowbone (2017) Character: Allie
A young man and his three younger siblings are plagued by a sinister presence in the sprawling manor in which they live.
Last Night in Soho Last Night in Soho (2021) Character: Sandie
A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences.
Nighthawk Nighthawk (2024) Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
A film based on an original concept by John Galliano and directed by Sasha Kasiuha. Founded in the proposition that opened the 2024 Artisanal Show in January 2024 – “Would you like to take a walk with me, offline?” – the cinematic experience elucidates and elaborates the haute couture collection for posterity. In a fast-paced culture, it serves as an articulated desire to be present in the moment, and in the memory; values key to Maison Margiela.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Character: Furiosa
As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
Glass Glass (2019) Character: Casey Cooke
In a series of escalating encounters, former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Meanwhile, the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.
Morgan Morgan (2016) Character: Morgan
A corporate risk-management consultant must determine whether or not to terminate an artificial being's life that was made in a laboratory environment.
The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of the Worst Year The Netflix Afterparty: The Best Shows of the Worst Year (2020) Character: Self
David Spade, Fortune Feimster and London Hughes welcome guests from Tiger King, Emily in Paris, The Queen's Gambit, and more.
Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Two (2024) Character: Alia Atreides (uncredited)
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
The Witch The Witch (2016) Character: Thomasin
In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.
Her Dior Her Dior (2025) Character: Herself
In celebration of International Women's Day, the House reveals "Her Dior", a documentary by ‪Loïc Prigent‬ chronicling Maria Grazia Chiuri's radical collaborations with renowned female figures since becoming Dior's Creative Director for womenswear in 2016. The film charts her journey from Rome to the global stage, distilling the essence of these poignant artistic exchanges in a single word: sisterhood.



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