Danielle Macdonald

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

22Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: May 19, 1991

Birth Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About Danielle Macdonald

Danielle Louise Macdonald (born 19 May 1991) is an Australian actress, known for her lead roles as Patricia "Patti" Dombrowski in the drama film Patti Cake$ (2017), and Willowdean Dickson in Dumplin' (2018). She is also known for her roles in the post-apocalyptic thriller film Bird Box as Olympia, the film Skin (2018) as Julie, the Netflix series Unbelievable as Amber, and the BBC One/Stan/HBO Max thriller series The Tourist as Helen.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Danielle Macdonald reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Danielle Macdonald's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Danielle Macdonald remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lady Bird, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Danielle Macdonald Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Danielle Macdonald's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

Lady Bird — Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relations

Lady Bird

2017•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Skin — A destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and v

Skin

2019•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Dumplin' — To prove a point about measuring up and fitting in, Texas teen Willowdean “Dumplin’” Dickson enters a local pageant run

Dumplin'

2018•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Bird Box — Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a de

Bird Box

2018•Horror

★6.6

★6.6

The East — An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities irrevocably changed after she is tasked with in

The East

2013•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Danielle Macdonald.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	Saccharine	Josie	Flop	Similar →
2025	If I Had Legs I'd Kick You	Caroline	Hit	Similar →
2021	Falling for Figaro	Millie Cantwell	Average	Similar →
2021	French Exit	Madeleine the Medium	Average	Similar →
2020	I Am Woman	Lillian Roxon	Average	Similar →
2019	Paradise Hills	Chloe	Average	Similar →
2019	Skin	Julie Price	Hit	Similar →
2019	Skin	Christa	Hit	Similar →
2019	Extracurricular Activities	Becky Wallace	Average	Similar →
2018	Dumplin'	Willowdean Dickson	Hit	Similar →
2018	Bird Box	Olympia	Hit	Similar →
2017	Lady Bird	Another Young Lady	Hit	Similar →
2017	Patti Cake$	Patricia Dombrowski	Hit	Similar →
2017	The Rachels	Ashley	Average	Similar →
2014	Every Secret Thing	Alice Manning	Average	Similar →
2014	The Valley	Mackenzie	Flop	Similar →
2013	The East	Tess	Hit	Similar →
2013	Trust Me	Delia	Average	Similar →
2011	The Thief	Cashier	Average	Similar →
N/A	Gay Kid and Fat Chick	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	White Girl Problems	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Evil Genius	-	Flop	Similar →

Danielle Macdonald - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Danielle Macdonald?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Danielle Macdonald is "Lady Bird" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Danielle Macdonald acted in?

Danielle Macdonald has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Danielle Macdonald?

Other notable films include "Skin", "Dumplin'", and "Bird Box".