Angourie Rice

Australian actress in The Nice Guys

Angourie Rice - Australian actress in The Nice Guys
Born

January 1st, 2001
24 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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Born in 2001, this Australian actress gained recognition for her performances in film and television. She debuted in the Australian film 'These Final Hours' in 2013. A breakout role occurred in 2016 with the film 'The Nice Guys,' where she played the character Holly March alongside established actors. Her talent has led to roles in various projects, including a prominent part in the HBO series 'The White Lotus' and the 'Spider-Man' franchise, including 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home.'

Starred in The Nice Guys

Appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming

Featured in The White Lotus

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