Julia Garner was born on February 1, 1994, in the Riverdale neighborhood of The Bronx, New York City. Her mother, Tami Gingold, is a therapist, and her father, Thomas Garner, is a painter and art teacher. She is Jewish; her mother is from Israel. Garner began taking acting classes at age 15 to overcome shyness.
Garner made her stage debut in an Off-Broadway production in 2010. Her early film roles included appearances in independent films such as “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (2011) and “Electrick Children” (2012).
Garner’s career gained significant momentum with her role as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix crime drama series “Ozark” (2017-2022). Her portrayal garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards. She starred as Anna Delvey in the Netflix miniseries “Inventing Anna” (2022), further solidifying her reputation as a versatile actress.
Garner has received numerous awards for her acting, including:
Garner has appeared in the following notable films: