History of Samara Weaving in Timeline

Samara Weaving is an Australian actress and model known for her early work in Australian television. She garnered recognition for her role as Indi Walker on the soap opera Home and Away (2009-2013), earning an AACTA Award nomination. Weaving also held a recurring role in the first season of the series Ash vs Evil Dead (2015), marking a transition to broader international projects.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 1992: Samara Weaving's Birth

In February 1992, Samara Weaving was born in Adelaide, Australia, to Simon Weaving and Helena Bezzina.

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2005: Move to Canberra

In 2005, Samara Weaving and her family moved to Canberra, where she attended Canberra Girls Grammar School.

2006: Original The Valet Release

In 2022, Weaving starred in a remake of the 2006 French film, The Valet.

2008: Out of the Blue

In 2008, Samara Weaving appeared on the series Out of the Blue.

2009: Home and Away

In 2009, Samara Weaving began playing Indi Walker on the soap opera Home and Away.

2012: Bonds Modelling

In 2012, Samara Weaving began modeling for Australian underwear brand Bonds.

2012: AACTA Nomination

In 2012, Samara Weaving was nominated for Best Female Performance at the AACTA Awards.

2013: Mystery Road

In 2013, Samara Weaving appeared in the crime film Mystery Road, alongside her uncle Hugo Weaving.

2013: Departure from Home and Away

In 2013, Samara Weaving concluded her role as Indi Walker on the soap opera Home and Away.

2014: Casting in Monster Trucks

In 2014, Samara Weaving was cast in the film Monster Trucks during her first trip to Los Angeles.

2015: Ash vs Evil Dead

In 2015, Samara Weaving appeared in a recurring role in the first season of Ash vs Evil Dead.

2015: Ash vs Evil Dead and Squirrel Boys

In 2015, Samara Weaving played Heather in Ash vs Evil Dead and appeared in the comedy web series Squirrel Boys.

2017: SMILF Series

From 2017, Samara Weaving played Nelson Rose in the Showtime series SMILF.

2017: Mayhem, The Babysitter, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

In 2017, Samara Weaving starred in Mayhem and The Babysitter, and received ensemble awards for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

2017: Starring in Multiple Films

In 2017, Samara Weaving starred in Mayhem as Melanie Cross, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and The Babysitter. She also appeared in Charlie Puth's "Attention" music video.

December 2018: Leaving SMILF

In December 2018, Samara Weaving left the Showtime series SMILF after the second season.

March 2019: Engagement Announcement

On March 10, 2019, Samara Weaving and Jimmy Warden announced their engagement.

2019: Ready or Not

In 2019, Samara Weaving gained recognition for leading the dark comedy horror film Ready or Not, establishing her as a scream queen.

2019: Ready or Not and Guns Akimbo

In 2019, Samara Weaving starred as Grace in Ready or Not and in the action comedy Guns Akimbo.

2019: Leaving SMILF Series

Until 2019, Samara Weaving played Nelson Rose in the Showtime series SMILF.

2020: Film Roles in 2020

In 2020, Samara Weaving headlined the drama thriller Last Moment of Clarity, reprised her role in The Babysitter: Killer Queen, and appeared in the science-fiction comedy Bill & Ted Face the Music.