Alice May Connolly

Bio

Alice May Connolly is an actor from New Zealand who approaches her roles with humility, curiosity, intelligence, and humour. She started working professionally on screen when she was cast as the lead in David White’s quirky rural comedy, This Town, and as a major supporting character in Daffodils alongside Rose McIver, at the start of her final year at New Zealand’s top drama school, Toi Whakaari. 

Since then she has amassed a diverse range of roles and experiences on US and NZ productions, notably appearing as Pearl in Jane Campion’s Oscar winning film The Power of the Dog, as Samantha in the first season of Netflix’s apocalyptic hit series, Sweet Tooth, and as Bree-Anna Q in Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s satirical mockumentary, Wellington Paranormal. Most recently she appeared as Mel in Michelle Saville’s Millie Lies Low alongside Ana Scotney. She also notably acted with Mia Goth as her double in Ti West’s hit horror, X, where she played both the young sexy heroine, Maxine, and elderly homicidal maniac, Pearl in scenes alongside Goth. 

 Her upcoming TV credits include NZ/Irish co-production The Gone, and Far North. 

She has extensive experience and love for the theatre, predominantly with the theatre company, The Bacchanals. 

Alice’s passion and tenacity for her craft has led her to work with top acting coaches like Miranda Harcourt, and Lisa Robertson. She always endeavors to keep learning and growing as an artist and storyteller. She is proudly represented by Gail Cowan Management.