Acting
Robin McLeavy
Robin McLeavy, born on June 19, 1981, in Sydney, Australia, is an accomplished actress known for her dynamic performances across stage and screen. After graduating from the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 2004, McLeavy quickly made her mark in the film industry with her standout role as Lola Stone in the horror film "The Loved Ones." This critically lauded film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009, earning the Audience Choice Award.
In the realm of theater, McLeavy gained recognition for her portrayal of Stella Kowalski in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire," alongside esteemed actors Cate Blanchett and Joel Edgerton. Directed by Liv Ullmann, this production toured notable venues, including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York, earning McLeavy the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Performer.
Her theatrical repertoire includes playing Isabella in "Measure for Measure" at the Belvoir Theatre and earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Sydney Theatre Awards for her role as Honey in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
From 2011 to 2016, she portrayed Eva Oates in the Western series "Hell on Wheels," inspired by the true story of Olive Oatman. McLeavy also appeared as Nancy Lincoln in "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," voiced Nutsy the Koala in "Blinky Bill the Movie," and played Barbara Henning in "Backtrack." Her diverse talents continue to shine in both film and theater.
