Pollyanna McIntosh

Pollyanna McIntosh

46 · Born: Mar 15, 1979

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 10"
BornMar 15, 1979 Scotland, UK
Spouse
  • Bobcat Goldthwait

    ( Apr 1, 2024 to Dec 7, 2025 )
  • Grant Show

    ( Jul 17, 2004 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Judith McIntosh
  • David McIntosh

Biography

Pollyanna McIntosh, a talented actress born in Scotland, began her career in theatre and indie filmmaking at a young age. She performed on stage at The Edinburgh Festival and later moved to London, where she continued to work in theatre and film.

McIntosh's breakthrough role came in 1998 when she appeared in Irvine Welsh's film "The Acid House". She then moved to Los Angeles in 2004 and continued to work in theatre, directing a production of "The Woolgatherer" that received great reviews.

In 2005, McIntosh landed her first US movie role in "Headspace", followed by a notable performance in "Sex and Death 101" in 2007. Her critically acclaimed performance in "Exam" in 2009 earned her a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Debut.

McIntosh has since appeared in a range of films, including "Como Quien No Quiere La Cosa" (2013),"Burke and Hare" (2010),"The Woman" (2011),and "Filth" (2013). She has also worked in television, starring in the BBC comedy "Bob Servant Independent" and the Sundance TV series "Hap and Leonard".

In addition to her film and television work, McIntosh has appeared in several stage productions, including a production of "The Woolgatherer" that she directed. She has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances, including three Best Actress awards for her role in "The Woman".

McIntosh's upcoming projects include the film "Blood on Wheels", in which she will play the role of Trigga, a vicious biker gang leader.

Career

2024
Double Blind
Double Blind as Dr. Burke
The Walking Dead: The Return
The Walking Dead: The Return as Jadis Stokes / Anne (archive footage)
2023
2022
Vikings: Valhalla
Vikings: Valhalla as Queen Ælfgifu
2020
2019
Darlin'
Darlin' as The Woman
Deathcember
Deathcember as Radio Host (voice)
2017
2016
2015
2014
Let Us Prey
Let Us Prey as PC. Rachel Heggie
M.I.High
M.I.High as Crime Minster
2013
Love Eternal
Love Eternal as Naomi Clarke
Prevertere
Prevertere as Irene
Blue Dream
Blue Dream as Amanda
I Do
I Do as Catherine
Filth
Filth as Size Queen
2011
The Woman
The Woman as The Woman
2010
2009
Offspring
Offspring as The Woman
Exam
Exam as Brunette
Land of the Lost
Land of the Lost as Pakuni Woman
Sex and Death 101
Sex and Death 101 as Thumper (#64)
2005
Headspace
Headspace as Stacy
2023
Quicksand
Quicksand as Director
2019
Deathcember
Deathcember as Director, Writer
Darlin'
Darlin' as Director, Screenplay