Phillipa Soo
Biography
Phillipa Soo is an American actress and singer born on May 31, 1990, in Libertyville, Illinois, United States. She is also known as Phillipa Anne Soo. Her notable stage credits include originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in the Broadway musical Hamilton, An American Musical, which earned her a nomination for the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She also originated the role of Natasha Rostova in New York productions of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 in 2012 and 2013, the title role in Amélie on Broadway in 2017, and a role in The Parisian Woman on Broadway from November 2017 to March 2018. Additionally, she is known for her work in film, including appearances in Hamilton, Na vejšce, and tick, tick... Boom!
Career overview
Phillipa Soo is an American actress and singer born on May 31, 1990, in Libertyville, Illinois. She is best known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in the Broadway musical Hamilton, An American Musical, a performance that earned her a nomination for the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
In addition to her work in Hamilton, Soo has built a substantial list of stage credits. She originated the role of Natasha Rostova in a number of New York productions of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 in 2012 and 2013. She also originated the title role in Amélie on Broadway in 2017 and appeared on Broadway in The Parisian Woman, which ran from November 2017 to March 2018.
Alongside her extensive stage career, Soo has worked in film and television, with known credits that include appearances in the films Hamilton, Na vejšce, and tick, tick... Boom!. Across her various stage and screen projects, she has accumulated numerous known acting credits.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- I'm Gonna Kill You (2026) as Pairing Counselor (voice)
- Hamilton (2025) as Eliza Hamilton
- Hamilton (2025) Songs
- Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution (2025) as Self
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) as Avery Morgan
- One True Loves (2023) as Emma Blair
- One True Loves (2023) Executive Producer
- Shining Girls (2022) as Dr. Jin-Sook 'Jinny' Gwansun
- Blue's Big City Adventure (2022) as Auidition Person #4
- Dopesick (2021) as Amber Collins
- tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) as "Sunday" Legend #15
- The Bite (2021) as Cydni Estereo
- Show of Titles (2021) as "No Strings" Performer
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Some Good News (2020) as Self
- The One and Only Ivan (2020) as Thelma (voice)
- Over the Moon (2020) as Chang'e (voice)
- Over the Moon (2020) Songs
- The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020) as Nadine
- Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You (2020)
- The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth (2020) as Self
- The Code (2019) as Harper Rein
- On Broadway (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The 8th Year of the Emergency (2019) as Ruthie
- Here and Now (2018) as Oona
- Hamilton's America (2016) as Self
- Smash (2012) as Lexi
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Run as Gaby
- Octet as Karly
- Octet Songs
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phillipa Soo best known for?
Phillipa Soo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I'm Gonna Kill You (2026), Hamilton (2025), Hamilton (2025), Doctor Odyssey (2024).
When and where was Phillipa Soo born?
Phillipa Soo was born on May 31, 1990 in Libertyville, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Phillipa Soo have?
Phillipa Soo has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2026.
What is Phillipa Soo's background in cinema and television?
Phillipa Soo is an American actress and singer born on May 31, 1990, in Libertyville, Illinois, United States. She is also known as Phillipa Anne Soo. Her notable stage credits include originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in the Broadway musical Hamilton, An American Musical, which earned her a nomination fo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dopesick (2021) as Amber Collins — aged about 31
- Hamilton (2025) as Eliza Hamilton — aged about 35
- tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) as "Sunday" Legend #15 — aged about 31
- Shining Girls (2022) as Dr. Jin-Sook 'Jinny' Gwansun — aged about 32
- The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth (2020) as Self — aged about 30
- The One and Only Ivan (2020) as Thelma (voice) — aged about 30
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