Penelope Mitchell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Penelope Mitchell
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| Born | 24 July 1991 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Penelope Mitchell (born on July 24, 1991) is an Australian actress. She is well-known for her roles as Letha Godfrey in the American horror TV series Hemlock Grove and Liv Parker in The Vampire Diaries.
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Early life and education
Penelope Mitchell was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Her mother is an artist from France, and her father is an Australian businessman. She grew up in Australia with her two older brothers.
From age 4 to 16, Penelope studied ballet. She was a very good student and earned an International Baccalaureate diploma, which means she did very well in her final school exams.
She then went to Melbourne University. At first, she planned to study law and become a lawyer. However, she completed her degree in Arts: Media Communication. After finishing university, she moved to Los Angeles to start her acting career.
Penelope's grandparents, Lester Mitchell and Heather Mitchell, were important people in farming and politics. Heather Mitchell was the first woman to lead the National Farmers Federation. She also helped start Landcare Australia, a group that works to protect the environment.
Penelope is also a cousin of the actress Radha Mitchell.
Acting career
Penelope Mitchell started acting a few years before she became famous. She appeared in some Australian shows, including Toon Time, which was a kids' show. She was also part of Next Stop Hollywood, an ABC show that followed six Australian actors trying to find work in Hollywood. She also had a role in the Australian police drama Rush.
In the United States, Penelope is recognized for her roles in popular TV shows like The Vampire Diaries and Hemlock Grove. She has also acted in movies such as Hellboy and Zipper. More recently, she played Renée Picard in the TV series Star Trek: Picard.
Film roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | The Fat Lady Swings | Sherry | Short film |
| Nightshift of the Vampire | Sofia | Short film | |
| The Grace of Others | Grace | Short film | |
| ... to Madness | Zoe | Short film | |
| 2012 | The Wishful | Lula Doe / Princess Lula | Short film |
| 6 Plots | Jules Freeman | a.k.a. Six Graves | |
| Green Eyed | Sarah | Short film | |
| 2013 | The Joe Manifesto | Sue | |
| 2014 | The Fear of Darkness | Skye Williams | |
| 2015 | Zipper | Laci/Jennifer | |
| The Curse of Downers Grove | Tracy | ||
| The Waiting Game | Erica | Short film | |
| Curve | Ella Rutledge | ||
| 2017 | Gnaw (Apartment 212) | Jennifer | |
| 2018 | The Midwife’s Deception | Jina | |
| Between Worlds | Billi | ||
| 2018 | Look Away | Lily | |
| 2019 | Hellboy | Ganeida the Witch | |
| 2020 | Becoming | Lisa Corrigan | |
| 2022 | The Hyperions | Vista Mandulbaum | |
| R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned | Jeanne | ||
| 2023 | Muzzle | Mia | |
| What You Wish For | Alice | ||
| 2024 | Sting | Heather | |
| Oh, Canada | Sloan/Amy |
Television roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Rush | Sarah | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Offspring | Chrissy | Episode: "Cheating on Your Test" |
| 2013 | Hemlock Grove | Letha Godfrey | Main cast (season 1) |
| 2014–15 | The Vampire Diaries | Olivia 'Liv' Parker | Recurring role (seasons 5–6) |
| 2018 | The Time Capsule | Lauren | Television film |
| 2022 | Star Trek: Picard | Renée Picard | Recurring role (season 2) |
Music video roles
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
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| 2015 | Lonely Town | Brandon Flowers |
See also
In Spanish: Penelope Mitchell para niños
