Pollyanna McIntosh

Pollyanna McIntosh grew up in Portugal and Colombia before returning to her hometown of Scotland, where she first began to perform on stage on stage, at The Edinburgh Festival. After 16 she left for London and soon found herself involved in indie filmmaking (her first job paid for was as stoner in Irvine Welsh's The Acid House (1998)) and theatre, both as an actress and director. After moving to Los Angeles in 2004 led to more theatre. She directed Anne Dudek (a regular star on Mad Men/Big Love (2006)) as well as David Dayan Fisher (a regular actor in 24 (2001/NCIS 2003)) to acclaim. Her next project was her first US film role in the movie as the manipulative and a born-again Christian, "Stacy", in Headspace (2005). She was then cast in the role of "Thumper Wint", a rebellious, born-again Christian in Sex and Death 101 (2006) (Simon Baker/Winona Rider) in Heathers (1988). The reviewers were awed by her distinctive combination of the power of sexuality and the irreverent comedy. Exam (2009) in which she acted with in London and LA was her next. Awarded a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding British Debut and winner at the Santa Barbara Film Fest of Best Independent, Pollyanna's performance was "smart and sassy at the same time." parts the emotion center of the film" and her ability to recognize the "emotional vulnerability” of her ambitious and tough character. GQ just said that Pollyanna McIntosh, who is a phenomenal actress and performer, is "extremely skilled". Como Quien No Quiere La Cosa (2013) (As if you Don't Like it! ), is a hilarious South American farce in which she plays Brit comedian Trevor Lock's unhappy wife. Filmed in Peru She speaks Spanish throughout. John Landis directs Burke and Hare (2010). She portrays Isla Fisher's bestie along with Andy Serkis and Jessica Hynes and Tom Wilkinson. Lucky McKee's The Woman (2011) was a huge success. It was praised by critics and even topped the New York Times readers' favorite movies poll. She was honored with three Best Actress Awards, including Total Film's Frightfest Award, and Fright Meter's.