Biography
Who is Riley Keough?
Early life and family
Riley Keough was born at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica, California. She is the first daughter of musician Danny Keough and singer Lisa Marie Presley. Her grandparents are Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. Growing up, she spent time in Hawaii and Los Angeles, though she also stayed at the Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee.
The daughter of Lisa Marie Presley experienced various family dynamics during her childhood. Her parents divorced when she was five years old. Following the divorce, she was primarily raised by her father. She attended public school in the San Fernando Valley before transitioning to homeschooling due to frequent travel between her parents' residences.
Modeling and film career
Before acting, Riley worked as a model between 2004 and 2008. During this time, she appeared in fashion shows for Dolce & Gabbana and Christian Dior. She also graced the covers of several magazines, including Vogue and Elle Japon. In 2013, she served as a brand ambassador for the Australian label Bonds.
Her transition to cinema began with a role in the 2010 musical biopic The Runaways. She later appeared in films such as The Good Doctor, Magic Mike, and Mad Max: Fury Road. In 2016, she received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her performance in the drama American Honey. Her filmography also includes horror titles like It Comes at Night and The House That Jack Built.
Television and production work
On television, she earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the first season of The Girlfriend Experience. She also starred in the Amazon Prime Video series The Terminal List and the miniseries Daisy Jones & the Six. Her work on the latter musical drama brought her additional nominations for an Emmy and a Golden Globe.
Beyond acting, Riley Keough is a film producer and director. She co-founded the production company Felix Culpa alongside Gina Gammell. The company aims to adapt various literary works into film. She also co-directed the drama War Pony, which was awarded the Caméra d'Or in 2022.
Birthday and age
Riley Keough was born on May 29, 1989, which makes Riley 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Riley shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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