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Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Tonkin

7 movies on Netflix

Biography

Phoebe Tonkin is an Australian actress whose career began on Australian television. Born and raised in Sydney, she had her breakthrough as Cleo Sertori in the fantasy series H2O: Just Add Water (2006 to 2010), a role that brought acclaim and an AACTA Award nomination. She first appeared on film as Fiona Maxwell in Tomorrow, When the War Began (2010), then starred in the horror film Bait 3D (2012). After moving to America, she earned praise as Faye Chamberlain in The Secret Circle (2011 to 2012) and as Hayley Marshall in The Vampire Diaries (2012 to 2013) and The Originals (2013 to 2018). Tonkin directed the short film Furlough (2016), appeared in Safe Harbour (2018), Bloom (2019 to 2020), and Babylon (2022). In 2024, she starred in Boy Swallows Universe, winning an AACTA Award for her leading role in a drama series, and in Kid Snow.

37years old

Turns 38 on July 12in 273 days

  • Born Sydney
  • Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
  • Phoebe Jane Elizabeth Tonkin (birth name)

Movie Career

Films
7
Career span
13 years2010 to 2023

Genres

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  1. Behind the camera

    In 2019, Tonkin wrote and directed Furlough, her first short film. The following year, it was shown at film festivals worldwide.

  2. Getting ready for a role

    In 2005, Tonkin was cast as Cleo Sertori on the Australian children's series H2O: Just Add Water, about three teenage girls who become mermaids. During pre-production, she trained to get better at swimming.

  3. Early training

    At 12 years old, Tonkin started taking courses at the Australian Theatre for Young People, known as ATYP, at the Wharf Theatre.

  4. Behind the award

    Tonkin earned a 2024 Logie Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Drama for Boy Swallows Universe, and she took home the 2025 AACTA Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the same role.

Phoebe Tonkin movies on Netflix

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. Tomorrow, When the War Began2010 Action, Adventure, Dramaas Fiona Maxwell

    IMDb rating 6.133K votes

  2. Babylon2022 Comedy, Drama, Historyas Jane Thornton

    IMDb rating 7.1210K votes

  3. Bait2012as Jaimie

    IMDb rating 5.221K votes

  4. Night Shift2023as Gwen Taylor

    IMDb rating 5.54.5K votes

  5. Take Down2016as Amy Tilton

    IMDb rating 5.54.2K votes

  6. Transfusion2023as Justine

    IMDb rating 5.13.9K votes

  7. We Are Gathered Here Today2022as Brenda Stone

    IMDb rating 5.851 votes

Worked with

Phoebe Tonkin shares two films with Lincoln Lewis, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Lincoln Lewis, 2 films togetherSee the 2 films with Lincoln LewisLin Shaye, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with Lin ShayeBrad Pitt, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with Brad PittDanny Huston, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with Danny HustonPeter Jason, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with Peter JasonSam Worthington, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with Sam WorthingtonDamien ChazelleDirector, 1 filmSee the 1 film by Damien ChazelleStuart BeattieDirector, 1 filmSee the 1 film by Stuart BeattieKimble RendallDirector, 1 filmSee the 1 film by Kimble Rendall

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