Anna Pniowsky is a remarkable and multifaceted young actress who has been garnering widespread critical acclaim for her impressive performances on both the big and small screens.
Anna's breakout role was as Rag in the emotionally charged drama Light of My Life (2019),where she shared the lead alongside Academy Award winner Casey Affleck and Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss. Her portrayal of Rag was met with widespread praise, with many critics drawing comparisons to fierce young actresses such as Tatum O'Neal, Kristy McNichol, and Jodie Foster.
In addition to her work in film, Anna has also made a significant impact in television. She played the popular and complex character Heather on the Emmy-nominated Hulu original series PEN15 (2019),and was a series regular on NatGeo's The Hot Zone (2019),opposite Emmy winners Julianna Margulies and Noah Emmerich.
Anna's impressive range and versatility were further showcased in her starring role opposite Alicia Silverstone and Rob Corddry in the heartfelt comedy Bad Therapy (2020). In this film, she brought a refreshing authenticity to her portrayal of a 13-year-old, earning the praise of the LA Times, who described her as "one of the realest 13-year-olds to appear on screen in a long time".
Throughout her career, Anna has consistently demonstrated her ability to convey vulnerability, curiosity, and anger with remarkable nuance and depth. Her performances are often described as heartbreaking, and she has earned a reputation as a talented and fearless young actress who is capable of bringing complex characters to life with ease.
