Milly Alcock is a renowned Australian actress who has gained international recognition and acclaim for her outstanding performances in various television series and films. Her most recent and notable role was as the young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first season of the highly anticipated HBO television series House of the Dragon, which premiered in 2022 and serves as a prequel to the immensely popular HBO series Game of Thrones, which originally aired from 2011 to 2019.
For her exceptional portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alcock received a prestigious nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress. Additionally, she has also garnered recognition for her role in the Australian television series Upright, for which she was nominated for the Best Comedy Performer award at the 10th AACTA Awards.
Alcock's impressive acting career has also seen her appear in a range of other notable television shows, including Janet King, A Place to Call Home, Pine Gap, Fighting Season, Les Norton, Reckoning, and The Gloaming, showcasing her remarkable ability to adapt to diverse roles and genres.
