50 Iconic Makinzie Leigh Movies & TV Shows

Biography

Makinzie Leigh is an American actress who has starred in over 50 films and television shows. A native of Mississippi, she attended the University of Southern California before making her acting debut in the 2009 film The Informant!.

Film Career

Leigh's breakthrough role came in the 2015 film Infinitely Polar Bear, for which she received critical acclaim and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has since starred in a wide range of films, including Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), The Nice Guys (2016), and The Last House on the Left (2009).

Television Career

In addition to her film work, Leigh has also appeared in several notable television series. She had recurring roles on Justified (2010-2015), American Horror Story: Roanoke (2016), and The OA (2016-2019).

Box Office Success

Leigh's films have enjoyed considerable box office success. Infinitely Polar Bear grossed over $2 million worldwide, while Everybody Wants Some!! grossed over $10 million. The Nice Guys grossed over $105 million worldwide, making it her most commercially successful film to date.

Critical Acclaim

Leigh's performances have been praised by critics. The New York Times called her work in Infinitely Polar Bear "a revelation," while Variety described her performance in Everybody Wants Some!! as "electric."

Awards and Nominations

Leigh has been nominated for several awards for her work, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award. She won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her role in Infinitely Polar Bear.

Industry Recognition

Leigh's work has been recognized by the industry with several awards and nominations. She was named one of the "25 Best Actors Under 25" by Variety in 2016. She was also named one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" by Time magazine in 2017.

Personal Life

Leigh is married to actor Josh Pence. The couple welcomed their first child in 2019.

Filmography

Film

• The Informant! (2009)
• The Last House on the Left (2009)
• Infinitely Polar Bear (2015)
• Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)
• The Nice Guys (2016)
• Gemini (2017)
• The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
• Black Christmas (2019)
• Antebellum (2020)
• Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)
• Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)
• Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)

Television

• Justified (2010-2015)
• American Horror Story: Roanoke (2016)
• The OA (2016-2019)
• Tell Me Your Secrets (2021)
• Outer Range (2022)

Box Office Statistics

Critical Reception

Awards and Nominations

Industry Recognition

Personal Life

• Spouse: Josh Pence
• Children: 1

Suggested Readings

• Makinzie Leigh's Official Website
• Makinzie Leigh on IMDb
• Makinzie Leigh on Wikipedia