Pollyanna McIntosh

Pollyanna McIntosh was born in Portugal and Colombia, but she returned to Scotland where she began performing on stage at The Edinburgh Festival. After 16 she relocated to London where she quickly got involved in indie filmmaking. (Her first gig as a paid actor in The Acid House was as an actor with Irvine Welsh (1998)). She has also participated in theater, as an actor as well as a director. In 2004, her move to Los Angeles in 2004 led to more stage work. She directed Anne Dudek (a regular star on Mad Men/Big Love (2006)) as and David Dayan Fisher (a regular part in 24 (2001/NCIS 2003)) to praises of awe. Then she landed her first US movie role as the manipulative woman who is a new Christian, "Stacy", in Headspace (2005). The role was later recast as "Thumper Wint", a wild, born-again Christian in Sex and Death 101 (2006) (Simon Baker/Winona Rider) in Heathers (1988). The reviewers were impressed by her unique blend of power sexuality and irreverent humor. Exam (2009), which she worked in London and LA followed. Awarded a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Debut and winner at the Santa Barbara Film Fest of Best Independent, Pollyanna's performance was "smart and sassy at the same time." parts the heart of the movie" as well as her ability to recognize the "emotional vulnerability" of her ambitious and tough character. GQ simply said that Pollyanna McIntosh, a brilliant actress who is "extremely skilled". Como Quien No Quiere La Cosa (2013) (As if you Don't Like it! ), is a hilarious South American farce in which she plays Brit actor Trevor Lock's disgruntled wife. Filmed in Peru She speaks Spanish throughout. John Landis directs Burke and Hare (2010). She portrays Isla Fisher's friend, as well as Andy Serkis and Jessica Hynes and Tom Wilkinson. Her gruelling performance as the lead role in Lucky McKee's The Woman (2011) made an impact at Sundance 2011, brought great reviews and took the top spot in the New York Times readers' favorite movies poll. For her work, she was awarded three Best Actress awards, including Total Film's Frightfest Award and Fright Meter's.






 

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