Eliza Scanlen
Biography
Eliza Scanlen is an Australian actress born on 6 January 1999 in Sydney, Australia. She rose to prominence in the Australian soap opera Home and Away, portraying Tabitha Ford, and received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a troubled teenager in the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects. Scanlen also starred in the Showtime series The First Lady as young Eleanor Roosevelt. She made her film debut in 2019 with starring roles in the drama Babyteeth and Greta Gerwig's period drama Little Women. Scanlen's acting credits include multiple roles in television and film, with a total of 24 known credits.
Career overview
Eliza Scanlen is an Australian actress who rose to prominence in the Australian soap opera Home and Away, where she portrayed Tabitha Ford. She then gained critical acclaim for her portrayal of a troubled teenager in the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects.
Scanlen made her film debut in 2019 with starring roles in the drama Babyteeth and the period drama Little Women, directed by Greta Gerwig. Her performances in these films showcased her acting abilities and versatility.
In addition to her film work, Scanlen has also appeared in the Showtime series The First Lady, where she played a young Eleanor Roosevelt. Throughout her career, Scanlen has demonstrated her range as an actress, taking on diverse roles in both television and film. Her performances have garnered attention and praise from critics and audiences alike, solidifying her position as a talented and emerging actress in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- Dope Girls (2025) as Violet Davies
- National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (2025) as Cecily Cardew
- Caddo Lake (2024) as Ellie
- Body of Water (2024)
- Body of Water (2024) Director of Photography
- Body of Water (2024) Writer
- Body of Water (2024) Editor
- Body of Water (2024) Director
- Mayfair Witches (2023) as Jessica
- The Starling Girl (2023) as Jem Starling
- How Can I Help You (2023) Director
- How Can I Help You (2023) Writer
- The First Lady (2022) as Young Eleanor Roosevelt
- Old (2021) as Kara Aged 15
- Fires (2021) as Natasha 'Tash' Jasic
- The Devil All the Time (2020) as Lenora Laferty
- Babyteeth (2020) as Milla
- Mukbang (2020) Writer
- Mukbang (2020) Director
- Little Women (2019) as Beth March
- Sharp Objects (2018) as Amma Crellin
- Love and Other Places (2018) as Claude
- Grace (2017) as Grace
- Lacuna (2016) as Zoe
- Home and Away (1988) as Tabitha
- Unspeakable as Lil
- Let It Come Down
- All That I Am
- Fear Is the Rider
- Margin of Error Director
- Margin of Error Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eliza Scanlen best known for?
Eliza Scanlen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Caddo Lake (2024), Mayfair Witches (2023), Old (2021), The Devil All the Time (2020).
When and where was Eliza Scanlen born?
Eliza Scanlen was born on January 6, 1999 in Sydney, Australia.
How many credits does Eliza Scanlen have?
Eliza Scanlen has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is Eliza Scanlen's background in cinema and television?
Eliza Scanlen is an Australian actress born on 6 January 1999 in Sydney, Australia. She rose to prominence in the Australian soap opera Home and Away, portraying Tabitha Ford, and received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a troubled teenager in the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects. Scanlen also starred in the Showtime...