Milly Alcock facts for kids
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Milly Alcock
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Amelia Alcock
11 April 2000 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Amelia Alcock (born on April 11, 2000) is a talented actress from Australia. She became well-known for playing young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the exciting HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon. This role earned her a nomination for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Milly also received a nomination for an AACTA Award for her role in the comedy-drama show Upright. She is now set to play Kara Zor-El / Supergirl in the DC Universe movies, starting with Superman (2025) and then starring in her own movie, Supergirl (2026).
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Early Life and First Steps in Acting
Milly Alcock was born on April 11, 2000, and grew up in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She has two younger brothers. Her journey into acting began when she played Little Red Riding Hood in a school play.
She went to local schools, including Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. However, she left high school in 2018. This was because she got a big role in the TV show Upright.
Milly's Acting Journey
Starting Out in Television
Milly Alcock first appeared on TV in 2014. She was a teenager in an episode of the romantic comedy Wonderland. She also appeared in commercials for popular brands.
From 2015 to 2017, Milly worked for Disney Channel in Australia. She presented short shows like B.F. Chefs and Hanging With. In 2017, she got her first named roles. She played Isabella Barrett in the web series High Life and Cindi Jackson in the drama Janet King.
Gaining More Experience
The next year, Milly played Maya Nordenfelt in the drama Fighting Season. She also appeared in other TV shows. These included A Place to Call Home, Pine Gap, and Les Norton. In 2018, Milly also made her first movie appearance in The School.
Breakthrough Role in Upright
In 2019, Milly Alcock began starring in the Foxtel comedy-drama Upright. She played Meg, a runaway teenager traveling across Australia. Her performance earned her a Casting Guild of Australia Rising Star Award in 2018.
She was also nominated for Best Comedy Performer at the 10th AACTA Awards. This made her one of the youngest people ever nominated in that category. Milly returned for the second series of Upright in 2022.
Becoming a Dragon Princess
In July 2021, it was announced that Milly would play young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. This was for the 2022 HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon. This show is a prequel to Game of Thrones.
Milly's acting in this role received a lot of praise. Critics said she was a highlight of the show's early episodes. For her amazing performance, Milly was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Recent Projects and Future Roles
In January 2023, Milly appeared in a music video for the song "Easy Now" by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. She also made her stage debut in London's West End. She performed in the play The Crucible at the Gielgud Theatre in June 2023.
In January 2024, it was announced that Milly Alcock would play Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. She will first appear briefly in the movie Superman (2025). Then, she will star in her own movie, Supergirl (2026). In 2025, she also starred in the Netflix series Sirens.
Personal Life
Before she was cast in House of the Dragon, Milly lived with her family in Sydney. She also worked part-time jobs. After getting the role, she moved to London. She first lived in Primrose Hill and later moved to an East London flat.
Key Roles and Awards
Film and Television Highlights
Milly Alcock has appeared in several notable films and TV shows:
- 2018: The School (Film)
- 2019–2022: Upright (TV series) as Meg Adams
- 2022–2024: House of the Dragon (TV series) as Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- 2025: Superman (Film) as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (cameo)
- 2025: Sirens (TV miniseries) as Simone DeWitt
- 2026: Supergirl (Film) as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
Stage and Music Video Appearances
- 2023: "Easy Now" (Music video) by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
- 2023: The Crucible (Theatre) as Abigail Williams
Awards and Nominations
Milly Alcock has been recognized for her acting:
- 2018: Won the Casting Guild of Australia Rising Stars award.
- 2020: Nominated for an AACTA Award for Best Comedy Performer for Upright.
- 2022: Nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series at the IGN Summer Movie Awards for House of the Dragon.
- 2023: Nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for House of the Dragon.
- 2023: Nominated for a Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series for House of the Dragon.
- 2023: Nominated for a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for Upright.
- 2024: Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series for House of the Dragon.
See also
In Spanish: Milly Alcock para niños
