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Actor
Gender
Female
Birthday
20 March
Location
New South Wales, Australia
Edit pageLeila George
Biography
Leila George is an Australian-American actress known for her captivating performances in both film and television. Born on March 20, 1992, in Sydney, Australia, she is the daughter of acclaimed actors Vincent D’Onofrio and Greta Scacchi. Growing up in a family deeply immersed in the arts, George developed an early appreciation for storytelling and performance.
She studied acting at Sydney Film School and later continued her training at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City. This foundation helped her cultivate a versatile and expressive acting style that has become a hallmark of her work.
Leila George made her feature film debut in Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? (2016), a reimagined version of the 1996 television thriller.
She went on to star in the romantic drama The Long Home (2017) and gained wider attention for her performance in Mortal Engines (2018), a post-apocalyptic adventure film produced by Peter Jackson. Her portrayal of Katherine Valentine showcased her ability to bring intelligence and emotional nuance to complex roles.
In 2019, George appeared in The Kid, a Western directed by Vincent D’Onofrio, alongside Ethan Hawke and Dane DeHaan, further demonstrating her range and depth as an actress. She later earned critical praise for her work in the hit television series Animal Kingdom (2020–2022), where she played the young version of Janine “Smurf” Cody — a role that highlighted her intensity and charisma on screen.
