Angourie Rice

Angourie Rice first garnered significant industry attention at the age of eleven for her lead role in Zak Hilditch’s short film ‘Transmission’ in 2012, for which she won a Best Actress award at the St Kilda Film Festival. This early success propelled her into feature films, making her debut in the apocalyptic thriller ‘These Final Hours’ in 2013 and appearing in ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ the same year. Her television career also progressed with appearances in ‘The Doctor Blake Mysteries’ and ‘Worst Year of My Life Again’ in 2014, followed by ‘Mako: Island of Secrets’ in 2015. A pivotal moment arrived in 2016 when she starred as Holly March in the action-comedy ‘The Nice Guys,’ performing alongside Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe and receiving positive reviews for her performance.

In 2019, Rice also appeared in the critically acclaimed ‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too,’ further showcasing her versatility. She delivered a critically praised performance as Siobhan Sheehan in the HBO miniseries ‘Mare of Easttown’ in 2021, working alongside Kate Winslet, which led to her recognition in Variety magazine’s coveted ‘Actors to Watch’ list. Most recently, Angourie Rice starred as Cady Heron in the musical film ‘Mean Girls’ in 2024, based on the hit Broadway show. Beyond her acting roles, Rice has expanded her creative endeavors, co-authoring the book ‘Stuck Up & Stupid’ with her mother, Kate Rice, which was shortlisted for the 2024 Young Adult Indie Book Award.

She also hosts the podcast ‘The Community Library,’ which she launched in 2019, focusing on critical reading and literary discussions.