38 Facts About Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Jane Elizabeth Tonkin was born on 12 July 1989 and is an Australian actress.

Phoebe Tonkin's accolades include an AACTA Award, in addition to a nomination for a Logie Award.

Phoebe Tonkin made her film debut as Fiona Maxwell in Stuart Beattie's apocalyptic war film Tomorrow, When the War Began.

Phoebe Tonkin directed the short film Furlough, starred in the Emmy-winning SBS thriller miniseries Safe Harbour and the Stan science fiction drama series Bloom, and appeared in Damien Chazelle's film Babylon.

Phoebe Tonkin was born on 12 July 1989 in Sydney, New South Wales, and grew up in the suburb of Mosman.

At the age of 12, Phoebe Tonkin began courses at the Australian Theatre for Young People at the Wharf Theatre.

In 2005, Phoebe Tonkin was cast in the role of Cleo Sertori on the Australian children's television series H2O: Just Add Water, which follows the lives of three teenage girls who turn into mermaids.

Phoebe Tonkin worked on improving her swimming abilities during pre-production.

Phoebe Tonkin has appeared on the Australian television shows Packed to the Rafters and Home and Away.

In December 2010, a sequel was announced, in which Phoebe Tonkin was expected to return, but production never eventuated.

In January 2011, Phoebe Tonkin moved to Los Angeles to pursue her international acting career.

Phoebe Tonkin reunited with her H2O: Just Add Water co-star Cariba Heine for this film, which was expected to be released in Australia in September 2012.

The series revolves around the Original Vampire family members, and Phoebe Tonkin would be "heavily featured in the prospective pilot" of the series.

On 15 May 2017, SBS announced that Phoebe Tonkin had been cast in their new four-part drama Safe Harbour about a group of Australians on a sailing vacation who come across a boat of refugees.

Phoebe Tonkin revealed on Instagram that her character's name would be "Olivia".

Phoebe Tonkin next appeared on an episode of The Affair as Delphine, a promiscuous art protegee.

In 2019, Phoebe Tonkin wrote and directed her first short film, Furlough, which was screened around the world in film festivals in 2020.

Phoebe Tonkin was featured in the 2023 historical fiction narrative podcast The Foxes of Hydesville, playing Leah Fox's companion, Adelaide Granger.

The series received widespread praise from critics, with Phoebe Tonkin's performance being singled out as one of her best.

For Kid Snow, Phoebe Tonkin was nominated for another AACTA award, the 2025 AACTA Award for Best Lead Actress in a Film.

Whilst the film itself did not gain favourable reviews critically, Phoebe Tonkin has been painted as a standout amongst the cast with her performance described as 'compelling'.

In February 2024 it was announced that Phoebe Tonkin would be starring in a new series adaption of the Sarah Bailey novel The Dark Lake, as the lead protagonist Gemma Woodstock.

Phoebe Tonkin was included in Maxim's Hot 100 lists in 2021 and 2022.

Phoebe Tonkin has appeared as the face of New York-based stylist Ilona Hamer's swimwear line "Matteau Swim" from 2015 to 2017, completing 3 seasons with the brand.

Phoebe Tonkin supported the lifestyle clothing line for Witchery in 2015.

In September 2017, Phoebe Tonkin appeared in the ad campaign "Journey To The Wild Side" for Smythson to promote their latest product range.

Phoebe Tonkin was revealed in September 2018 as one of nine women taking part in a digital campaign for Chanel's Gabrielle line of products.

Phoebe Tonkin cited that the clothing brand was the reason she relocated permanently from New York back to LA - where the brand was designed, manufactured using EcoVero, and ships from.

Phoebe Tonkin stated that she'd had the idea for a clothing brand for two years, and decided to launch it as her job as an actress was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2012, Phoebe Tonkin opened a website about health with friend Teresa Palmer called Your Zen Life.

In June 2015, Phoebe Tonkin announced she was stepping down from her involvement in the site due to work commitments.

In 2017 Phoebe Tonkin expressed support for the upcoming survey to gauge public opinion on legalising same-sex marriage in Australia, encouraging her fellow Australians to vote in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey as unlike most votes in Australia, this was not mandatory under law.

Phoebe Tonkin expressed her support for the legalisation and marriage equality.

Phoebe Tonkin attended several Women's Marches across 2017 and 2018, both internationally and in her adopted home, the USA.

In 2019 Phoebe Tonkin lobbied in Sacramento on behalf of non-profit environmental group NRDC focusing on bills banning pesticides, protecting the coast from oil spills and protecting current laws against the incoming administration.

Phoebe Tonkin has been a Global Ambassador for humanitarian organisation Plan International since 2015.

In July 2024 it was announced that Phoebe Tonkin had become a National Ambassador for the organisation's Australian counterpart, with a focus on supporting their Children in Crisis fund.

Phoebe Tonkin appeared in the music video for Miles Fisher's 2011 single "Don't Let Go".