Essie Davis is an Australian actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Phryne Fisher in Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and its film adaptation, Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears, and as Amelia Vanek in The Babadook.
Davis has had a successful career in both film and television. Her film credits include The Babadook, The Great Gatsby, and True History of the Kelly Gang. Her television credits include Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Game of Thrones, and Lambs of God.
Davis is a versatile actress who is able to play a wide range of roles. She is known for her strong stage presence and her ability to bring complex characters to life. She is also a talented singer and has appeared in several musicals.
In 2022, Davis starred in the film The Justice of Bunny King, for which she received critical acclaim. The film follows a single mother who sets out to find her estranged son.
What movies has Essie Davis been in?
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Custodian | Jilly | |
| 1995 | Dad and Dave: On Our Selection | Kate Rudd | |
| 1996 | Lilian’s Story | Zara | |
| 1996 | River Street | Wendy Davis | |
| 1997 | Blackrock | Det. Gilhooley | |
| 1997 | The Two-Wheeled Time Machine | Young Alice | Short film |
| 1998 | The Sound of One Hand Clapping | Jean | |
| 2003 | The Matrix Reloaded | Maggie | |
| 2003 | The Pact | Helene Davis | |
| 2003 | Girl with a Pearl Earring | Catharina | |
| 2003 | Code 46 | Doctor | |
| 2003 | The Matrix Revolutions | Maggie | |
| 2005 | Isolation | Orla | |
| 2006 | Charlotte’s Web | Mrs. Arable | |
| 2008 | Hey, Hey, It’s Esther Blueburger | Grace Blueburger | |
| 2008 | Australia | Catherine “Cath” Carney Fletcher | |
| 2010 | South Solitary | Alma Stanley | |
| 2010 | The Wedding Party | Jane | |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole | Marella (voice) | |
| 2011 | The Last Time I Saw Michael Gregg | Lottie | Video |
| 2011 | Burning Man | Karen | |
| 2014 | The Babadook | Amelia Vanek | |
| 2016 | Assassin’s Creed | Mary Lynch | |
| 2017 | Mindhorn | Patricia Deville | |
| 2019 | Babyteeth | Anna Finlay | |
| 2019 | True History of the Kelly Gang | Ellen Kelly | |
| 2020 | Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears | Phryne Fisher | |
| 2021 | The Justice of Bunny King | Bunny King | |
| 2021 | Nitram | Helen |
What is Essie Davis doing now?
Essie Davis is currently filming the upcoming television series “The Maid,” based on the novel of the same name by Nita Prose. She will star as Molly, a young woman who takes a job as a maid for a wealthy family in New York City. The series is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV+ in 2023.
In addition to “The Maid,” Davis is also set to appear in the upcoming film “The White Dragon,” directed by Jennifer Kent. The film is based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Davis will star as Linda, a woman who is haunted by the memory of her son’s death. The film is scheduled to be released in 2023.
Davis is also a talented voice actress. She has voiced characters in the animated films “The Lego Movie” and “The Lego Batman Movie.” She is also the voice of the character of Phryne Fisher in the audio book series of “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.”