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 April 11, 2000), known as Milly Alcock, is an actress from Australia. She became famous for playing young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO fantasy show House of the Dragon (2022–2024). For this role, she was nominated for a big award called the Critics' Choice Television Award. Milly also earned an AACTA Award nomination for her acting in the comedy-drama Upright (2019–2022).
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About Milly Alcock
Her Early Life and School
Milly Alcock was born on April 11, 2000, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She grew up there with her two younger brothers. Milly first started acting when she played Little Red Riding Hood in a school play.
She went to Stanmore Public School. Later, she attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. In 2018, she left high school when she got a role in the TV show Upright.
Starting Her Acting Career
Milly Alcock began her TV career in 2014. She appeared in an episode of the romantic comedy Wonderland. She also appeared in many 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 bigger roles. She played Isabella Barrett in the web series High Life and Cindi Jackson in the drama Janet King.
Rising to Fame
In 2018, Milly took on several new roles. She played Maya Nordenfelt in Fighting Season. She also appeared in A Place to Call Home, Pine Gap, and Les Norton. Her first movie was The School in 2018.
In 2019, Milly started starring in the show Upright. She played Meg, a runaway teenager traveling across Australia. Her performance earned her a Rising Star Award in 2018. She was also nominated for Best Comedy Performer at the 10th AACTA Awards. Milly returned for the second season of Upright in 2022. She also had roles in The Gloaming and Reckoning.
In 2021, Milly was cast as young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. This was for the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon, which started in 2022. The show is a prequel to Game of Thrones. Many people praised Milly's acting in this role. She was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
In 2023, Milly appeared in a music video for the band 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 2024, it was announced that Milly will play Kara Zor-El / Supergirl in the upcoming DC Universe movie Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2026). She will also star in the Netflix series Sirens.
Her Life Outside of Acting
Before she was cast in House of the Dragon, Milly lived with her family in Sydney. She also worked other jobs. After getting the role, she moved to London. She first lived in Primrose Hill and then moved to an East London flat.
Milly Alcock's Acting Work
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | The School | Jien | |
| 2025 | Superman  |
Kara Zor-El / Supergirl | Post-production |
| 2026 | Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow |
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Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Wonderland | Teen Girl 1 | Episode: "Narcissism" |
| 2015–2016 | B.F. Chefs | Herself – Presenter | |
| 2017 | Hanging With | Herself – Presenter | |
| Janet King | Cindi Jackson | 3 episodes | |
| 2018 | A Place to Call Home | Emma Carvolth | 4 episodes |
| Fighting Season | Maya Nordenfelt | 6 episodes | |
| Pine Gap | Marissa Campbell | 5 episodes | |
| 2019 | Les Norton | Sian Galese | 4 episodes |
| 2019–2022 | Upright | Meg Adams | Main role |
| 2020 | The Gloaming | Jenny McGinty | 7 episodes |
| Reckoning | Sam Serrato | 10 episodes | |
| 2022–2024 | House of the Dragon | Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen | Main role (season 1); Guest role (season 2) |
| TBA | Sirens |
Simone DeWitt | Main role, limited series; Post-production |
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Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | High Life | Isabella Barrett | Miniseries; 6 episodes |
Music Videos
| Year | Track | Artist | Role |
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| 2023 | "Easy Now" | Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds | Main girl |
Theatre Plays
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| 2023 | The Crucible | Abigail Williams | Gielgud Theatre, West End, London |
Awards and Nominations
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Casting Guild of Australia | Rising Stars of 2018 | Television career | Won | |
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AACTA Awards | Best Comedy Performer | Upright | Nominated | |
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IGN Summer Movie Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series | House of the Dragon | Nominated | |
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Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series | Nominated | |||
| Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Actress | Upright | Nominated | ||
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Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor on a TV Series | House of the Dragon | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Milly Alcock para niños
