Julia Garner Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Family, Web, Films & Facts

Last updated on: March 2nd, 2025

Julia Garner Biography – Once a shy teenager is the new rising star of Hollywood!

Family Background of Julia Garner:

Julia Garner was born on the 1st of February, 1994, in New York City, U.S.A. Her father’s name is Thomas Garner, and he is an art teacher and a painter.

Her mother, Tami Gingold, is a therapist and former Israeli comedian.

Julia has an elder sister, Anna Garner, who is three years older than her. Anna is an artist and a teacher in a school in Manhattan.

Early Life:

Julia used to be a shy child who was not interested in studies at all. Even in an interview, she said, “I was the worst student. I hated school. I hated it”.

So, to deal with the confidence issues, she started taking acting classes at T. Schreiber Studio in New York. She took her first class at the age of 14 and soon started doing student short films at Columbia grad school.

Garner’s Marriage Life:

Julia Garner engaged to Mark Foster in April 2019. And, after dating each other for about ten months, they married on December 28, 2019, at New York’s city hall.

Julia’s husband, Mark, is a musician, songwriter, and lead singer in the band named Foster The People. The band has released three albums so far.

Julia Garner Biography:

Julia Garner’s Profile
Personal Life
Full Name	Julia Garner
Nickname	Not Known
Date of Birth	February 01, 1994
Age	31 years 1 months years (in March, 2025)
Nationality	American
Religion	Judaism
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Aquarius
Birth Place	New York, U.S.A
School	–
College	Columbia University
Physical Stats
Height	5t. 4″ (1.65 m)
Weight	Not known
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Navy Blue
Family & Relationships
Father	Thomas Garner
Mother	Tami Gingold
Siblings	Anna Garner (Elder Sister)
Marital Status	Married
Girlfriend	Mark Foster
Career
Profession	Actress
TV Debut	The Americans
Movie Debut	Martha Marcy Marlene
Web series Debut	The Get Down
Famous Role	Ruth Langmore (Ozark)

Garner’s Acting Career:

In 2010, at the age of 16, Julia Garner made her first appearance in a short movie named “The Dreamer”. The same year, she appeared in another short film, “One Thousand Cranes”.

Movies Career:

At the age of 17, she made her debut in the full-featured movie “Martha Marcy Marlene,” where she played the role of Sarah. The same year, she made her appearance in two other short films, “Our Time and Mac” and “Cheese”.

Later, in 2012, she made her lead role debut in “Electrick Children,” opposite Rory Culkin and Liam Aken. Soon, she appeared in “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” starring Emma Watson and Not Fade Away.

Next year, Julia starred in the horror film,” We are what we are,” along with Bill Sage and Ambyr Childers. The same year, she leads another horror movie, “The Last Exorcism – Part 2,” the sequel of its 2010’s version.

She started her 2014 year with two short movies and then starred in “I Believe in Unicorns” and “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”.

In 2015, she starred in the comedy-drama “Grandma” with Lily Tomlin. And, in 2016, she appeared in another comedy movie named “Good Kids”.

Later, in 2017, Garner appeared in lead roles in movies including “Tomato Red,” “One Percent More Humid,” and “Everything Beautiful is Far Away”.

In 2019, she starred in the critically acclaimed movie, “The Assistant”. It was released in the United States in the year 2020.

Post 2020 Movies Career:

Then, in 2023, she starred in “The Royal Hotel,” directed by Kitty Green, portraying a character that further solidified her reputation for selecting challenging and nuanced roles.

The following year, in 2024, Garner took on the lead in “Apartment 7A,” a psychological thriller that kept audiences on the edge of their seats, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex narratives.

Transitioning into 2025, Garner expanded her repertoire by joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She was cast as Shalla-Bal, also known as the Silver Surfer, in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”

Additionally, in early 2025, she co-starred in “Wolf Man,” a horror film directed by Leigh Whannell. In this reboot of the classic franchise, Garner played Charlotte Lovell, a woman grappling with her husband’s terrifying transformation

Garner’s TV and Web series:

In 2015, she made her TV debut by The Americans. Then, she appeared in “Girls” in 2016. The same year, she appeared in Netflix’s series, “The Get Down”.

In 2017, Julia Garner starred in Netflix’s crime drama, “Ozark,” as Ruth Langmore, one of her best roles renowned for. She appeared in all three parts of the series. Its last part got released in March 2020.

In 2018, she appeared in six episodes of “Waco,” and five episodes of “Maniac,” a comedy-drama telecast on Netflix. The same year she starred in “Dirty John” as Terra Newell, one of the main characters of the web series.

Later, in 2019, she appeared in two of the episodes of “Modern Love,” streamed on Amazon video.

In 2022, Garner captivated audiences with her portrayal of Anna Sorokin in the Netflix miniseries “Inventing Anna.” This role showcased her ability to embody complex characters, earning her critical acclaim and a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Transitioning into 2023, Garner expanded her presence on television by appearing as a guest judge on the popular reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race”.

Facts about Julia Garner:

• She was a very shy teenager, the reason that she started taking acting lessons.
• Her father is an American, and her mother is of German descent.
• She is a practicing Jewish.
• Julia and her husband, Mark, first met each other at the Sundance Film Festival.
• In 2013, she won the Best Actress (Horror) Fantastic Fest Award for her role in “We Are What We Are”.
• In 2019, Garner won a Primetime Emmy award for “Ozark” under the category of the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
• Garner is rumored to play the lead role in Madonna’s Biopic.

Frequently asked questions on Google:

Social Media Accounts:

• Angelina Jordan
• Ty Simpkins
• Josephine Langford
• Jamie Bell
• Sayyeshaa Saigal
• Isabel May
• Bellamkonda Sreenivas
• Naveen Polishetty
• Kanika Mann
• Ranveer Singh

I hope you liked the Biography of actress Julia Garner and if you have any queries regarding this post, let us know in the comment box.

Explore the journey of notable figures through our curated selection of Biographies. If you find it engaging, kindly share it with your social circle. Thank you.