Maggie Grace - Actor Profile

Maggie Grace

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
33Total Films
9.4 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 21, 1983
Birth Place: Worthington, Columbus, Ohio, USA

About Maggie Grace

Margaret 'Maggie' Grace Denig (born September 21, 1983) is an American actress and model. She is known for her roles as Shannon Rutherford on the ABC television series Lost (2004–2006; 2010), Kim Mills in the Taken trilogy (2008–2014), Irina in The Twilight Saga (2011–2012), and Althea Szewczyk-Przygocki on Fear the Walking Dead (2018–2021). Originally from Worthington, Ohio, she dropped out of high school to move to Los Angeles with her mother after her parents' divorce. While struggling financially, she landed her first role as the title character in the web-based video series Rachel's Room in 2001. She went on to earn a Young Artist Award nomination in 2002 with her portrayal of 15-year-old murder victim Martha Moxley in the television movie Murder in Greenwich. In 2004, Grace was cast as Shannon Rutherford in the television series Lost, on which she was a main cast member for the first two seasons, winning a Screen Actors Guild Award shared with the ensemble cast. Leaving the series, Grace was keen to work more prominently in film having starred opposite Tom Welling in The Fog in 2005. She appeared in Suburban Girl, The Jane Austen Book Club (both 2007), and Taken (2008). She has the lead role of Alice in Malice in Wonderland, a modern take on Lewis Carroll's novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Grace reprised the role of Shannon in two more episodes of Lost, including the series finale.

Maggie Grace Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maggie Grace reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maggie Grace's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Maggie Grace's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Secret Art of Human Flight, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maggie Grace Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maggie Grace's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Maggie Grace has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Getting LOST Self Average Similar →
2024 The Secret Art of Human Flight Wendy Super Hit Similar →
2024 Blackwater Lane Rachel Average Similar →
2020 Love, Weddings & Other Disasters Jessie Average Similar →
2018 Supercon Allison McNeeley Flop Similar →
2018 The Hurricane Heist Casey Average Similar →
2018 The Scent of Rain & Lightning Laurie Flop Similar →
2017 Aftermath Christina Average Similar →
2016 Showing Roots Violet Average Similar →
2016 The Choice Stephanie Parker Hit Similar →
2015 Unity Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Taken 3 Kim Mills Average Similar →
2014 We'll Never Have Paris Kelsey Flop Similar →
2014 About Alex Siri Average Similar →
2014 Decoding Annie Parker Sarah Average Similar →
2013 When Calls the Heart Aunt Elizabeth Hit Similar →
2012 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Irina Hit Similar →
2012 Taken 2 Kim Mills Average Similar →
2012 Lockout Emilie Warnock Average Similar →
2011 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 Irina Denali Average Similar →
2010 Faster Lily Average Similar →
2010 The Experiment Kelly Average Similar →
2010 Knight and Day April Havens Average Similar →
2010 Malice in Wonderland Alice Flop Similar →
2010 Flying Lessons Sophie Conway Average Similar →
2008 Taken Kim Mills Hit Similar →
2007 The Jane Austen Book Club Allegra Hit Similar →
2007 Suburban Girl Chloe Average Similar →
2005 The Fog Elizabeth Williams Flop Similar →
2004 Creature Unknown Amanda Flop Similar →
2003 Twelve Mile Road Dulcie Landis Average Similar →
2002 Murder in Greenwich Martha Moxley Flop Similar →
N/A The Girl in the River - Flop Similar →

Maggie Grace - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maggie Grace?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maggie Grace is "The Secret Art of Human Flight" with a rating of 9.4/10.

How many movies has Maggie Grace acted in?

Maggie Grace has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maggie Grace?

Other notable films include "Unity", "Taken", and "The Choice".

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