Mirrah Foulkes
Biography
Mirrah Foulkes is an Australian director, screenwriter, and film and television actress who was raised on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. Her film credits include Animal Kingdom in 2010, Sleeping Beauty in 2011, the Australian anthology film The Turning in 2013, and The Crown. For her work in The Turning, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2014 Aacta awards. On television, she played Jo Mathieson on the Australian series All Saints, appearing in every 2009 episode until the series was cancelled in October 2009. In 2013, she played Simone in the mystery drama mini-series Top of the Lake. In 2014, she joined the cast of the CBS remake series Hawaii Five-0 in the recurring role of lawyer Ellie Clayton.
Career overview
Mirrah Foulkes is an Australian director, screenwriter, and film and television actress who was raised on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. Her film acting credits include Animal Kingdom in 2010, Sleeping Beauty in 2011, the Australian anthology film The Turning in 2013, and The Crown. For her work in The Turning, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2014 AACTA awards.
On television, Foulkes played the role of Jo Mathieson on the long-running Australian television series All Saints, appearing in every 2009 episode before the series was cancelled in October 2009. In 2013, she played Simone in the mystery drama television mini-series Top of the Lake.
In 2014, Foulkes joined the cast of the CBS remake television series Hawaii Five-0 in the recurring role of Ellie Clayton, a lawyer connected to Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett, played by Alex O'Loughlin, through his father.
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43 titles- My Brilliant Career (2026) as Lucy Melvyn
- Wilderness (2026) as Allie
- Christy (2025) Executive Producer
- Christy (2025) Screenplay
- Eden (2021) Director
- Fires (2021) Writer
- Upright (2019) Director
- Judy & Punch (2019) Director
- Judy & Punch (2019) Screenplay
- Harrow (2018) as Soroya Dass
- Mr Inbetween (2018) as Kate Hall
- War Machine (2017) as Captain Barbara Floss
- The Crown (2016) as Helen King
- Trespass (2016) Director
- Trespass (2016) Writer
- The Gift (2015) as Wendy Dale
- The Principal (2015) as Kellie Norton
- Secrets & Lies (2014) as Vanessa Turner
- Secrets & Lies (2014) as Nicole Hoebel
- Vote Yes (2014) as Susan
- Florence Has Left the Building (2014) Director
- Florence Has Left the Building (2014) Writer
- The Turning (2013) as Fay Keenan
- Power Games: The Packer-Murdoch Story (2013) as Patricia Murdoch
- The Outlaw Michael Howe (2013) as Maria Lord
- Cryo (2012)
- Dumpy Goes to the Big Smoke (2012) Writer
- Dumpy Goes to the Big Smoke (2012) Director
- Eugene (2012) Writer
- Sleeping Beauty (2011) as Sophie
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Ellie Clayton
- Animal Kingdom (2010) as Catherine Brown
- Happy Sushi (2010) as Girl at Sushi Bar
- Dying Breed (2008) as Nina
- Netherland Dwarf (2008) as Rebecca
- Little Deaths (2007) as Caroline
- Spider (2007) as Jill
- Crossbow (2007) as Cop #1
- Long Road To Heaven (2007) as Hannah Catrelle
- Ezra White, LL.B. (2006) as Teacher
- All Saints (1998) as Jo Mathieson
- I Am Sybil Director
- I Am Sybil Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mirrah Foulkes best known for?
Mirrah Foulkes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Brilliant Career (2026), Christy (2025), Christy (2025), Harrow (2018).
When and where was Mirrah Foulkes born?
Mirrah Foulkes was born in Queensland, Australia.
How many credits does Mirrah Foulkes have?
Mirrah Foulkes has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Mirrah Foulkes's background in cinema and television?
Mirrah Foulkes is an Australian director, screenwriter, and film and television actress who was raised on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. Her film credits include Animal Kingdom in 2010, Sleeping Beauty in 2011, the Australian anthology film The Turning in 2013, and The Crown. For her work in Th...
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