Raffey Cassidy's acting career began at the tender age of seven, with notable roles in the BBC series "32 Brinkburn Street" (2011) and ITV's "Mr Selfridge" (2013),alongside the esteemed Jeremy Piven.
At the remarkable age of eleven, Cassidy achieved a prestigious milestone, becoming the youngest actor to be recognized in Screen International's "Stars of Tomorrow". This early recognition was a harbinger of great things to come.
Cassidy's early film appearances included roles in Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows" (2012) and "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012),followed by a standout performance opposite George Clooney in Brad Bird's Disney blockbuster "Tomorrowland" (2015). Her portrayal of child animatronic Athena earned her critical acclaim and numerous award nominations, including Best Leading Young Actress and Best Youth Performance.
The talented young actress continued to impress with her versatility, starring in Yorgos Lanthimos's critically acclaimed "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" (2017),opposite Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell. This marked the beginning of a trend, as Cassidy went on to take on increasingly challenging roles.
In "Vox Lux" (2018),Cassidy played dual roles opposite Natalie Portman and Jude Law, earning a Young British/Irish Performer of the Year nomination at the London Critics Circle Film Awards. Her performance in Malgorzata Szumowska's English language debut "The Other Lamb" (2019) told the captivating story of an all-female cult.
Cassidy's recent work includes starring alongside Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, and Don Cheadle in Noah Baumbach's adaptation of the Don DeLillo novel "White Noise" (2022). A second collaboration with filmmaker Brady Corbet followed, with Cassidy starring in "The Brutalist" (2024) opposite Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Felicity Jones.
