Essie Davis

With her striking black hair and brown eyes, Essie Davis has a slim, natural look that has served her well across three decades of screen work. The Australian actress, born in Hobart, Tasmania, began acting in 1993 and has been active ever since. She is best known for playing Phryne Fisher in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and its film adaptation, Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears, as well as Amelia Vanek in The Babadook. Davis, who is 5'5" and has an average build, has also worked as a singer. Her career spans both television and film, and she remains a recognizable figure in Australian and international productions. Despite her long career, she has maintained a relatively private personal life.