Person Biography:
Millicent Simmonds, also known as Millie, is a talented American actress from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born in Bountiful, Utah. She began her acting journey at the age of nine, joining the drama club at her elementary school, where she discovered her passion for acting. Millicent's early experience playing Puck in Midsummer Night's Dream laid the foundation for her future success.
After making her Broadway debut in 2023, starring opposite Laurie Metcalf in Levi Holloway's Grey House, directed by Joe Mantello, Millicent's career has been marked by numerous notable roles. Her breakout performance in Wonderstruck (2017) earned her a BAFTA nomination and recognition as one of the Breakthrough Entertainers of 2017 by AP, with Time Magazine listing her performance as one of the Top 10 Movie Performances of the year.
Millicent's subsequent roles in A Quiet Place (2018) and A Quiet Place Part II (2020) showcased her exceptional acting skills, with her performance in the latter earning her a historic BAFTA Rising Star nomination and the coveted Chainsaw Award.
In addition to her acting career, Millicent has taken on a producing role in an adaptation of the New York Times Best Selling novel True Biz Project by Sara Novíc, in which she will star as Charlie Serrano. Her dedication to representation and authenticity has opened doors for Deaf American culture and the wider disability community in film, TV, and media.
In her free time, Millicent enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, writing, painting, riding her motorcycle, and collecting spoons. Her passion for acting, writing, and filmmaking continues to drive her creative endeavors.
