Mia Goth
Biography
Mia Gypsy Mello da Silva Goth is an English and Brazilian actress born on October 25, 1993, in Southwark, London, England. She was born to a Brazilian mother and a Canadian father. Before pursuing a career in acting, she worked as a model after being discovered at the age of 14 at the Underage Festival in London by photographer Gemma Booth, who signed her to Storm Model Management. Goth is recognized for her work in film, having established a career that spans over a decade. She is noted for her performances in various genres, particularly within the horror and drama categories, and has gained significant attention for her roles in auteur-directed projects.
Career overview
Mia Goth made her professional acting debut in the 2013 erotic drama Nymphomaniac, directed by Lars von Trier. Following this initial appearance, she continued to build her filmography with roles in projects such as The Survivalist in 2015. She earned further recognition for her performances in A Cure for Wellness in 2016, as well as High Life and Suspiria, both released in 2018. Her work in the 2020 film Emma also contributed to her growing profile within the industry. Goth is frequently associated with dark and disturbing thematic material, often collaborating with distinct directorial voices.
Her career reached a significant breakthrough with her involvement in the X horror trilogy directed by Ti West. In this series, which spans from 2022 to 2024, Goth portrayed the characters Maxine Minx and Pearl. The trilogy includes the films X and Pearl, both released in 2022, and MaXXXine, released in 2024. Through these roles, she has solidified her standing as a prominent figure in contemporary cinema. With 29 known acting credits, Goth continues to be recognized for her contributions to film.
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- Star Wars: Starfighter (2027)
- The Odyssey (2026) as Melantho
- Skip Intro (2026) as Self - Guest
- Frankenstein (2025) as Elizabeth / Claire Frankenstein
- Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson (2025) as Self - Elizabeth
- MaXXXine (2024) as Maxine Minx
- MaXXXine (2024) Producer
- Infinity Pool (2023) as Gabi Bauer
- Pearl (2022) as Pearl
- Pearl (2022) Executive Producer
- Pearl (2022) Writer
- X (2022) as Maxine / Pearl
- The House (2022) as Mabel (voice)
- The Farmer's Daughters (2022) as Daughter 2
- Mayday (2021) as Marsha
- Emma. (2020) as Harriet Smith
- The Staggering Girl (2019) as Young Sofia
- Suspiria (2018) as Sara
- High Life (2018) as Boyse
- A Cure for Wellness (2017) as Hannah
- Marrowbone (2017) as Jane Marrowbone
- Everest (2015) as Meg Weathers
- The Survivalist (2015) as Milja
- Magpie (2014) as The Girl
- Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013) as P
- The Tunnel (2013) as Sophie Campbell
- Wallander (2008) as Hannah Hjelmqvist
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA (1995) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Fonda
- Hey Bear as Claire