Odessa Young

Odessa Young

27 · Born: Mar 6, 1998

Personal Details

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BornMar 6, 1998 Sydney, Australia
Parents
  • Adam Young
  • Rachel Young

Biography

Odessa Young is a talented Australian actress, renowned for her captivating performances in various feature films and web series. Her notable roles include the 2015 films "Looking for Grace" and "The Daughter", with the latter earning her an Aacta Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Her impressive portrayal in the 2017 web series "High Life" also garnered her additional accolades.

In 2018, Young expanded her repertoire by starring in the films "Assassination Nation" and "A Million Little Pieces". Additionally, she made her off-Broadway debut in "Days of Rage" that same year. In 2020, she took on the role of Frannie in the post-apocalyptic miniseries "The Stand", based on Stephen King's 1978 novel of the same name. Furthermore, she co-starred alongside Elisabeth Moss in the film "Shirley" (2020),a biographical drama about the celebrated novelist Shirley Jackson.

Career

2025
2024
The Order
The Order as Zillah Craig
2023
2022
The Staircase
The Staircase as Martha Ratliff
2021
Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday as Jane Fairchild
2020
The Man in the Woods
The Man in the Woods as Paula Hayward
Shirley
Shirley as Rose Nemser / Paula
The Stand
The Stand as Frannie Goldsmith
The Giant
The Giant as Charlotte
2018
The Professor
The Professor as Olivia Brown
Celeste
Celeste as Rita
2017
Sweet Virginia
Sweet Virginia as Maggie Russell
2016
Highway
Highway as Hester
2015
2012
Tricky Business
Tricky Business as Emma Christie