Virginia Newcomb is a multifaceted performer and independent filmmaker with a diverse range of credits to her name. She is perhaps best known for her standout performance in Daniel Scheinert's critically acclaimed film, The Death of Dick Long, which premiered in 2019. The Los Angeles Times' Justin Chang praised her portrayal of Lydia, describing her as "terrific" and noting that she brings a sense of energy, vulnerability, and anger to the role.
In addition to her work on The Death of Dick Long, Newcomb has also produced several award-winning short films and returned to her home state of Alabama to work on projects such as Lynn Shelton's Sword of Trust and numerous other short films. Her filmography also includes appearances in Peacock, Reparation, and The Beta Test, opposite Jim Cummings, which premiered at the Berlinale and Tribeca film festivals and was released by IFC.
Newcomb's theatrical background has had a significant influence on her creative work, and she has performed in a range of productions, including Julian Rosefeldt's epic video installation project, Euphoria, which featured Cate Blanchett and Giancarlo Esposito and was exhibited at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City and toured internationally. She made her Broadway debut in Jay Scheib's live-cinema production of Chekhov's Platonov, which was live-streamed to Time Square and BAM Rose Cinemas.
As a true indie film and alternative theater enthusiast, Newcomb has also appeared in popular television shows such as Law & Order SVU, The Walking Dead, The Office, Halt & Catch Fire, and Netflix series From Scratch, opposite Zoe Saldana. She can also be seen in the Hulu original series Occupational Hazard, in which she plays an injured coal miner.
Newcomb is an advocate for innovative storytelling and has been selected to participate in the inaugural Constellation Incubator, which aims to reimagine and scale a more sustainable and equitable filmmaking ecosystem. She continues to seek out new ways to support artists and create bold, evocative stories that portray women honestly and authentically, particularly in non-traditional southern narratives.
