Haley Lu Richardson

Haley Lu Richardson launched her professional acting career with a recurring role as Tess in the ABC Family series ‘Ravenswood’ (2013–2014), alongside a guest appearance on Disney Channel’s ‘Shake It Up.’ By 2014, she secured her first lead film roles in both ‘The Last Survivors’ and ‘The Young Kieslowski,’ demonstrating her versatility early on. Her momentum continued to build with impactful supporting performances in the acclaimed coming-of-age film ‘The Edge of Seventeen’ (2016) and M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller ‘Split’ (2016), which garnered significant box office success. A career-defining moment arrived in 2017 with her starring role in the independent drama ‘Columbus,’ opposite John Cho, for which she earned a prestigious Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Actress nomination.

Her work in the Emmy-winning series further elevated her international profile and garnered widespread critical attention and audience appreciation. In 2023, Richardson demonstrated her evolving career trajectory by starring in the romantic comedy film ‘Love at First Sight,’ for which she also served as an executive producer, marking her significant expansion into behind-the-scenes creative leadership. The same year, she made a notable appearance in the Jonas Brothers’ music video for ‘Wings,’ further diversifying her creative endeavors and reach. Building on her executive producing experience, Richardson is currently slated to co-produce the upcoming feature film ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,’ which is anticipated for release in 2025, underscoring her commitment to shaping projects from concept to screen.

Further expanding her artistic expression beyond the screen, Richardson has a poetry collection, ‘I’m Sad and Horny,’ scheduled for publication in November 2025, highlighting her multifaceted talent and creative depth. Known for bringing nuanced, authentic, and memorable performances to diverse characters across film and television, Richardson continues to solidify her position as a compelling and versatile talent in the global entertainment industry.