Pollyanna McIntosh

Pollyanna McIntosh was born in Portugal and Colombia, but she returned to Scotland and began to perform on the stage at The Edinburgh Festival. At 16 she moved to London and soon started working in independent filmmaking. (Her first gig as a paid actor in The Acid House was as a stoner with Irvine Welsh (1998)). In addition, she has participated in theater as both an actress as well as a director. In 2004, she moved to Los Angeles to direct "The Woolgatherer" an original play which Anne Dudek (a regular guest on Mad Men (2007)/Big Love (2006)) was the director. The play received rave reviews. Her first US film role was "Stacy" an empathetic, born again Christian who appeared in Headspace (2005). The role was later recast in the role of "Thumper Wint", a unorthodox, born-again, Christian in Sex and Death 101 (2006) (Simon Baker/Winona Rider) as played by Heathers (1988). The critics were amazed by her unique mix of powerful sexuality and irreverent humor. The actress was in LA as well as London, Exam (2009) was next, BAFTA-nominated as Outstanding British Debut and winner of Best Independent at the Santa Barbara Film Fest, the film's critics noted Pollyanna's performance was "smart, sassy and sexy in equal measure ....the emotional core of the film" and praised her ability uncover the "emotional vulnerability" of her supposedly intimidating and hardworking character. GQ just said "stunning Pollyanna McIntosh is an extraordinarily talented actress". Como Quien No Quiere La Cosa (2013) (As if you Don't Like it! ) is a South American comedy in which she plays the disgruntled wife of Trevor Lock, a Brit comedian. Filmed in Peru and she is Spanish throughout. John Landis directed Burke and Hare (2010). She portrays Isla Fisher's bestie with Andy Serkis and Jessica Hynes, Tom Wilkinson, Tim Curry and Tom Wilkinson. Lucky McKee's The Woman (2011) was a huge success. It was praised by critics and was a top pick in the New York Times readers' most viewed films. She was awarded three Best Actress Awards, including Total Film's Frightfest Award, and Fright Meter's.