Biography
Who is Pollyanna McIntosh?
Early life
Pollyanna McIntosh was born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, on March 15, 1979. Her birthplace is Edinburgh, and she grew up with her family moving to various locations during her childhood. From ages two to five, she lived in Portugal before moving to Edinburgh and later to Colombia. Her father worked as a businessman for a thread company after previously working as an actor.
During her school years, Pollyanna attended Boroughmuir High School and St. George's School for Girls. She developed an interest in the arts early in life and began her professional career at a young age. Her foundational education in Scotland helped shape her early artistic pursuits in independent film and theatre.
Career highlights
Pollyanna McIntosh began her professional acting and directing career in London's independent film and theatre scene at age 16. In 2004, she relocated to Los Angeles and directed the stage production The Woolgatherer. Her first film role came in the 2005 movie Headspace, followed by a starring role in the 2009 thriller Exam, which earned her a nomination for Best Work of a Rookie at the BAFTA Awards.
She gained further recognition for starring in the horror film The Woman in 2011, receiving a Best Actress nomination at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. In 2016, she appeared in the television series Hap and Leonard. She achieved widespread prominence by playing the character Jadis in The Walking Dead franchise starting in 2017, and later appeared as Queen Ælfgifu of Denmark in Vikings: Valhalla.
Directing and other work
Expanding her creative work behind the camera, Pollyanna McIntosh wrote, directed, and starred in the social issue horror film Darlin'. The movie premiered at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in March 2019. In addition to her film and television projects, she has pursued a career in fashion and modelling.
Outside of her entertainment work, Pollyanna supports charitable causes. She has worked in support of the Joshua Nolan Foundation, a charity focused on young people. Her diverse professional background spans acting on stage and screen, film direction, modelling, and charitable advocacy.
Personal life
Pollyanna McIntosh stands at a height of 180 centimetres. Her past personal life includes a marriage to actor Grant Show, which lasted from 2004 until their divorce in 2011. She later married Bobcat Goldthwait in 2024.
As a British national with roots in Edinburgh, Pollyanna has lived and worked across multiple countries throughout her life. She maintains her career in the entertainment industry as an established actor, stage performer, model, and film director.
Birthday and age
Pollyanna McIntosh was born on March 15, 1979, which makes Pollyanna 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Pollyanna shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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