Teresa Palmer

Teresa Mary Palmer was born on February 26, 1986, in Adelaide, South Australia. She completed her high school education at Mercedes College in 2003. Her career in acting began unexpectedly when she was discovered and cast in her feature film debut, “2:37” (2006), without an audition while working at a Cotton On store. This breakthrough role showcased her talent and led to her nomination for the 2006 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Lead Actress. Following this, she took on various roles, including “December Boys” (2007) alongside Daniel Radcliffe, and the psychological thriller “Restraint” (2008).

Palmer made her Hollywood debut in “The Grudge 2” (2006) and later appeared in the comedy “Take Me Home Tonight” (2011) and the Disney children’s film “Bedtime Stories” (2008). She gained further recognition for her roles in action and sci-fi films like “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (2010) and “I Am Number Four” (2011), where she performed extensive stunt work. Her career progression saw her take on a range of genres, from the acclaimed zombie romance “Warm Bodies” (2013) to critical dramas like “Berlin Syndrome” (2017).

A significant turning point came with her role as Dorothy Schutte in the epic biographical war film “Hacksaw Ridge” (2016), which earned her an AACTA nomination. She established herself in the horror genre with films like “Lights Out” (2016) and “The Twin” (2022). More recently, Palmer has garnered praise for her leading roles in television, notably as Diana Bishop in “A Discovery of Witches” (2018–2022) and Freya Heywood in “The Clearing” (2023), for which she received another AACTA Award nomination. She also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in “The Ever After” (2014) with her husband, Mark Webber.