Actress

Danielle Macdonald

Danielle Macdonald has worked on 20 movies and 11 TV shows, between 1997 and 2026. On Nahoko: 14 movies and 11 TV shows. Best known for Bird Box, The East and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.

Born: 19 May 1991 (35 years old)
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Also known as: Danielle Louise Macdonald
Nationality: Australia
Career start: 2009
Education: Mater Maria Catholic College

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Known for

★ 6.6

Bird Box2018

★ 6.8Rent/BuyThe East2013

★ 6.6

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You2025

★ 6.5

Dumplin'2018

★ 7.1

The Tourist2022

★ 6.8

Skin2018

★ 5.3

Paradise Hills2019

★ 6.8Rent/BuyPatti Cake$2017

★ 6.1

Every Secret Thing2014

★ 5.9Rent/BuyFrench Exit2020

★ 5.9

Saccharine2026

★ 6.5

Falling for Figaro2020

Where to watch

United States

21 of their 25 titles are streaming right now in United States.

Stream

Availability: JustWatch · TMDB

Biography

Danielle Louise Macdonald (born 19 May 1991) is an Australian actress, known for her lead roles as Patricia "Patti" Dombrowski in the drama film Patti Cake$ (2017), and Willowdean Dickson in Dumplin' (2018). She is also known for her roles in the post-apocalyptic thriller film Bird Box as Olympia, the film Skin (2018) as Julie, the Netflix series Unbelievable as Amber, and the BBC One/Stan/HBO Max thriller series The Tourist as Helen.

Career in figures

Career

Active since: 2011
Titles on Nahoko: 14 movies and 11 TV shows
Main genres: Drama, Mystery, Horror

Ratings and box office

Average rating: ★ 6.5 IMDb
Most voted: Bird Box
Box office: $4.7M, led by The East ($2.4M)

Filmography 25

2026

SaccharineMovieMovie · as Josie★ 5.9

2025

If I Had Legs I'd Kick YouMovieMovie · as Caroline★ 6.6
The Last AnniversaryTV showTV show · as Veronika · 6 episodes★ 7.0

2023

Poker FaceTV showTV show · as Mandy · 1 episode★ 7.7

2022

The TouristTV showTV show · as Helen Chambers · 12 episodes★ 7.1

2020

French ExitMovieMovie · as Madeleine the MediumRent/Buy★ 5.9
Falling for FigaroMovieMovie · as Millie Cantwell★ 6.5

2019

UnbelievableTV showTV show · as Amber Stevenson · 5 episodes★ 8.3
Paradise HillsMovieMovie · as Chloe★ 5.3
I Am WomanMovieMovie · as Lillian Roxon★ 6.6
Extracurricular ActivitiesMovieMovie · as Becky Wallace★ 6.2

2018

Bird BoxMovieMovie · as Olympia★ 6.6
Dumplin'MovieMovie · as Willowdean★ 6.5
SkinMovieMovie · as Julie Price★ 6.8

2017

Lady BirdMovieMovie · as Another Young Lady★ 7.4
Patti Cake$MovieMovie · as Patricia DombrowskiRent/Buy★ 6.8

2016

EasyTV showTV show · as Grace · 2 episodes★ 6.9

2014

Every Secret ThingMovieMovie · as Alice Manning★ 6.1

2013

The EastMovieMovie · as TessRent/Buy★ 6.8

2011

American Horror StoryTV showTV show · as Bristol Windows · 1 episode★ 7.9
2 Broke GirlsTV showTV show · as Ashlin · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.7

2010

Pretty Little LiarsTV showTV show · as Cathy · 1 episode★ 7.3

2009

GleeTV showTV show · as Girl #1 · 1 episode★ 6.8
The MiddleTV showTV show · as Amy RA · 1 episode★ 7.7

1997

DavidTV showTV show · as Natalie Tanzillo · 1 episode★ 6.9

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