Canadian actress Mackenzie Davis first appeared in the drama film Smashed (2012) as her feature film debut. The following year, she was in The F Word and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Canadian Screen Awards. She then went on to play computer programmer Cameron Howe in the AMC period drama Halt and Catch Fire from 2014 to 2017.
Early Life & Education
Mackenzie Davis was born on April 1, 1987, and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia with her parents, Lotte and John Davis. Lotte is a graphic designer, while John is a hairdresser from Liverpool, England. They are the proud owners of AG Hair.
Davis completed her high school education at Collingwood School in West Vancouver in 2005 before moving on to attend McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. She then pursued acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City.
Mackenzie Davis’ Movies
In the early 2010s, Davis started to secure roles in both film and television. She made her debut in the short film “Alex” in 2011, and then went on to star in her first feature film “Smashed” in 2012. She also had a guest appearance on the show “I Just Want My Pants Back” in the same year.
In 2013, Mackenzie Davis was cast in five films, including “Breathe In,” “The F Word,” and “Bad Turn Worse.” The following year, 2014, she landed roles in “That Awkward Moment” and “Emptied.”
She portrayed the character Cameron Howe in the series “Halt and Catch Fire” from 2014 to 2017. While working on the show, she also took on film roles.
In 2015, she starred in “Freaks of Nature,” “A Country Called Home,” and “The Martian.” Additionally, she made guest appearances in an episode of “Black Mirror” in 2016 and an episode of “No Activity” in 2017.
Mackenzie Davis received multiple accolades for her role in the 2016 movie “Always Shine,” including the Tribeca Film Festival’s Best Actress Award and the Monster Fest Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film.
She was also selected to star in the 2017 film “Blade Runner 2049,” alongside renowned actors such as Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright, and Jared Leto. In 2017, she portrayed the character Izzy in “Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town,” earning the Special Jury Award for Best Breakout Performance at the Napa Valley Film Festival.
Mackenzie Davis made several appearances in 2018, including a short film called “Boomerang” and the feature film “Tully.” She also landed a role in “Terminator: Dark Fate,” a 2019 release in which she played an enhanced military operative. Later that year, she was chosen for the main part in the HBO Max limited series “Station Eleven,” which debuted in 2021.
In 2020, she played the character of Kate in “The Turning” alongside Finn Wolfhand and Brooklynn Prince. This movie is a contemporary version of Henry James’ 1898 novella “Turn of the Screw.”
She also appeared in Jon Stewart’s film “Irresistible,” which explores the impact of finances on the American voting process. During the same year, she co-starred with Kristen Stewart in the romantic comedy “Happiest Season.”
Personal Life
Mackenzie Davis is known for keeping her personal life out of the public eye, leading a more private lifestyle. Although it has not been officially announced, it is believed that she has been dating Gus Thompson since 2015. While they have been seen together in public, both have chosen not to disclose the nature of their relationship.
Net Worth
Mackenzie Davis is a Canadian actress, producer, and model, who has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Her notable roles include appearances in “Breathe In,” “The F Word,” “The Martian,” and “Blade Runner 2049,” among other movies.
