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Thomasin McKenzie Biography / Wiki

Thomasin McKenzie is a New Zealand actress. After a minor role in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, she rose to critical prominence for playing a young girl living in isolation in Debra Granik’s drama film Leave No Trace, winning the National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance.

In 2019, McKenzie’s recognition grew thanks to her supporting roles in historical dramas. The King and True History of the Kelly Gang, in addition to her portrayal as Elsa Korr, a Jewish girl in the satirical movie Jojo Rabbit. She starred in Edgar Wright’s psychological horror picture Last Night in Soho, M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller Old, and Jane Campion’s western The Power of the Dog in 2021. Since then, she has portrayed Rose Davenport in the historical satire comedy Fackham Hall (2025), Mary Partington in the historical musical drama The Testament of Ann Lee (2025), embryologist Jean Purdy in the biographical drama Joy (2024), and the title part in the thriller Eileen (2023).

Thomasin McKenzie Age

How old is Thomasin? She is 26 years old as of 2026. Thomasin was born on July 26, 2000 in Wellington, New Zealand. She celebrates her birthday on July 26th every year.

Thomasin McKenzie Education

In 2018, McKenzie attended and graduated from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in Wellington’s Karori suburb. ALSO READ: Ian Lee CBS News, Bio, Age, Height, Education, Parents, Partner, Salary and Net Worth

Thomasin McKenzie Height / Measurements

How tall is Thomasin? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65m). She also maintains a body weight of 50 kilograms (110 lbs).

Thomasin McKenzie Nationality / Ethnicity

Thomasin holds New Zealand nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. She is of Mixed Scottish, English, and Jersey ethnicity/heritage.

Thomasin McKenzie Parents / Family

McKenzie was born and raised by her parents in Wellington, New Zealand. Her parents are actress and acting coach Dame Miranda Harcourt, and director Stuart McKenzie. Thomasin has an elder brother, Peter, who is a journalist, and a younger sister, Davida an actress.

Thomasin McKenzie Married / Boyfriend

Is Thomasin married? She is dating Benjamin Sarikaya, a fellow New Zealand native and stills photographer. The couple met in London in 2024. McKenzie does not have any children yet.

Thomasin McKenzie Salary

McKenzie is a New Zealand actress earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $110,000.

Thomasin McKenzie Net Worth

Thomasin is a New Zealand actress and has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $5 million.

Thomasin McKenzie Actress

McKenzie is a New Zealand actress. After a minor role in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, she rose to critical prominence for playing a young girl living in isolation in Debra Granik’s drama film Leave No Trace, winning the National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance.

In 2019, McKenzie’s recognition grew thanks to her supporting roles in historical dramas. The King and True History of the Kelly Gang, in addition to her portrayal as Elsa Korr, a Jewish girl in the satirical movie Jojo Rabbit. She starred in Edgar Wright’s psychological horror picture Last Night in Soho, M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller Old, and Jane Campion’s western The Power of the Dog in 2021. Since then, she has portrayed Rose Davenport in the historical satire comedy Fackham Hall (2025), Mary Partington in the historical musical drama The Testament of Ann Lee (2025), embryologist Jean Purdy in the biographical drama Joy (2024), and the title role in the thriller Eileen (2023).