Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie (born 26 July 2000) is a New Zealand actress. She rose to prominence and garnered critical acclaim for playing the lead role in Debra Granik’s 2018 drama film Leave No Trace. She has also appeared in supporting roles in Jojo Rabbit and True History of the Kelly Gang.
Early life and career
Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie was born in Wellington, New Zealand to actress Miranda Harcourt and director Stuart McKenzie. She is the granddaughter of actress Dame Kate Harcourt (née Fulton) and Peter Harcourt. Peter’s family founded the Australian real estate company Harcourts International. Thomasin made her acting debut in 2014, portraying the teenage Louise Nicholas in the television film Consent. In 2015, she played Pixie Hannah in the soap opera Shortland Street, and in 2016, she played the titular character in the children’s comedy web series Lucy Lewis Can’t Lose.
Personal life
McKenzie lives in Wellington. She graduated from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in 2018.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Existence | Scraps | |
| 2014 | Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story | Young Louise | |
| A Long Beside | Kate (young) | Short film | |
| The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Astrid | ||
| 2015 | The Boyfriend Game | Edith | |
| End of Term | Annabel | ||
| 2017 | The Changeover | Rose Keaton | |
| 2018 | Leave No Trace | Tom | National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated – Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Actor/Actress Nominated – Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated – Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor Nominated – Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female |
| 2019 | The King | Queen Philippa of Denmark | |
| Jojo Rabbit | Elsa Korr | Nominated – Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Actor/Actress | |
| True History of the Kelly Gang | Mary | ||
| 2020 | Lost Girls | Sherre Gilbert | |
| 2021 | Old | Amanda | Post-production |
| Last Night in Soho | Eloise | Post-production | |
| The Power of the Dog | Lola | Post-production | |
| TBA | The Justice of Bunny King | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | Shortland Street | Pixie Hannah | Recurring role, 28 episodes |
| 2016 | Bright Summer Night | Petra Quince | 4 episodes (2–3, 6 and 10) |
| 2016 | Jean | Young Jean | Television film |
| 2017 | The Cul De Sac | Willa | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Lucy Lewis Can’t Lose | Lucy Lewis | Lead role |