Samara Weaving

Actress known for The Babysitter

Samara Weaving - Actress known for The Babysitter
Born

February 23rd, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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Born in Australia in 1992, this actress gained prominence in the entertainment industry through her performances in film and television. She starred in the series 'Home and Away' before achieving recognition with the lead role in the horror-comedy film 'The Babysitter'. Other notable works include 'Ready or Not' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'.

Starred in 'The Babysitter'

Appeared in 'Ready or Not'

Acted in 'Home and Away'

Featured in 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'

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