Scottish model, actress, producer, and screenwriter Pollyanna McIntosh is widely recognized for her bold and diverse performances in both film and television. She gained critical acclaim for her portrayal of a feral, cannibalistic woman in the provocative 2011 American horror film The Woman. In 2013, she played the flamboyant Karen in the Scottish crime comedy-drama Filth. She also delivered a memorable performance as Police Constable Rachel Heggie, a troubled yet strong-willed officer, in the 2014 British horror film Let Us Prey.
On television, McIntosh has showcased her range through a variety of complex characters. These include Olivia McAllister, the poised wife of English political candidate Nick Edwards, in the British sitcom Bob Servant; The Crime Minister in the BBC’s children's spy-fi series M.I. High; and Angel, the volatile yet loyal girlfriend of Soldier, in the 2016 American television drama Hap and Leonard, based on the novels by Joe R. Lansdale—not Nick Damici, who co-developed the series for television.
Born on March 15, 1979, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Pollyanna McIntosh expressed interest in performing arts from an early age. She participated in school plays and local productions, once portraying Henry VIII in a play for Queen Elizabeth II at the age of nine. Her mother enrolled her in acting classes to direct her abundant energy into creative passion, a decision that deeply influenced her future in entertainment.
Although Scottish by birth, McIntosh spent much of her youth overseas, primarily in South America, including time in Colombia and Portugal. This international upbringing was the result of her father's career as an international trader. A former actor himself, he offered further inspiration for her creative pursuits. Eventually returning to Scotland, McIntosh attended St. George’s School for Girls, where she faced challenges including bullying. At age 16, she began a modeling career in London. By 2004, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time.
Standing at 5 feet 11 inches, McIntosh is known for her striking presence and commitment to physical transformations for roles. Her athletic, pear-shaped figure has earned her distinction as both a model and an actress, although some online speculation about plastic surgery has circulated. McIntosh has consistently denied claims of breast augmentation, emphasizing her natural appearance and commitment to authenticity.
Her willingness to undergo physical and lifestyle changes for her roles demonstrates the seriousness of her craft. Notably, she cut her own hair for the role in The Woman and engaged in intense training and dietary regimens for roles such as Angel in Hap and Leonard and PC Heggie in Let Us Prey. Pollyanna made her on-screen debut as Stacy in the horror film Headspace (2005) and has since cemented herself as a standout presence in independent cinema, particularly in horror, action, and occasionally, comedy genres.
| Birth Date: | 15 Mar, 1979 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Model Stage actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | Scotland |
| Birth Place: | Edinburgh |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | British actress and model |
| Spouse: | Grant Show[2004-2011] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
