Essie Davis

Essie Davis: Biography in Details

Who is Essie Davis?

Essie Davis is an Australian actress who is best known for her role as Phryne Fisher in ‘Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries’.

Also, she is well recognized for her role as Amelia Vanek in ‘The Babadook’.

What is the birth name of Essie Davis?

She was born on January 7, 1970, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Her birth name is Esther Davis and she is currently 53 years old.

Her father’s name is George Davis and her mother’s name is Mary Davis. She has got six siblings.

Essie Davis holds Australian citizenship but her ethnicity is unknown.

Essie Davis: Education, School/College University

Essie Davis attended Clarence High School and later joined Rosny College after graduating high school.

Later, Essie Davis enrolled at the University of Tasmania and the National Institute of Dramatic Art in  Sydney and graduated with a degree in Performing Arts in 1992.

Essie Davis: Professional Life and Career

She began her career in 1993 with ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Later, she appeared in ‘Hamlet’, ‘Richard III’, ‘Macbeth’, and ‘The Taming of the Shrew.

Essie Davis debuted her film career in the role of Jill in ‘The Custodian’ in 1993 and later appeared in the film ‘Dad and Dave: On Our Selection’ in which she portrayed the role of Kate Rudd.

In addition, she appeared in hit films such as ‘The Matrix Reloaded’, ‘The Matrix Revolutions’, ‘The Sound of One Hand Clapping’ and many more.

Her other notable films and TV series include ‘Charlotte’s Web’ in 2006, ‘Assassin’s Creed’ in 2016, Game of Thrones in 2016, ‘The White Princess’ in 2017, ‘The Last Post’ in 2017, etc.

Essie Davis has worked alongside several famous artists such as Leo McKern, Joan Sutherland, and Geoffrey Rush.

Essie Davis: Awards, Nominations

Essie Davis was nominated for AACTA International Award in the category Best Lead Actress for ‘The Babadook’ in 2015, nominated for Saturn Award in the category Best Actress for ‘The Babadook’ in 2015, won AFCA Award in the category Best Actress for ‘The Babadook’ in 2015, and also won several awards and nominations in her name.

What is Essie Davis’s net worth?

Essie Davis has an estimated net worth of around $2 million as of 2023 and she has earned that sum of money from her professional career.

However, her salary and income are under review.

Essie Davis: Rumors and Controversy/Scandal

Essie Davis has been successful in keeping her professional life far from rumors and controversies.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size

Essie Davis has a height of 5 ft. 6 inches and weighs 53 kg. She has hazel eyes and dark brown hair.

Her body measurement is 33-23-34 inches. Her shoe size is 7.5(US), her dress size is 4(US), and her bra size is 33B.

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Essie Davis likes to keep her profile low and she does not seem to be active on social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

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