---
name: "Riley Keough"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/riley-keough"
fi1m_id: "riley-keough"
imdb_id: "nm2142336"
tmdb_id: 98522
wikidata_id: "Q254947"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "29 May 1989"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 74
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-22T04:24:37.049632+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Riley Keough

## Identity

Riley Keough

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/riley-keough
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** riley-keough
- **IMDb ID:** nm2142336
- **TMDB ID:** 98522
- **Wikidata ID:** Q254947
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_Keough, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q254947, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2142336/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/98522

Actor. Born 29 May 1989 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 29 May 1989, Santa Monica, California, USA
- **Active:** 2012–present
- **Also known as:** Danielle Riley Keough
- **Average Fi1m score:** 74, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2010s 79 (4), 2020s 64 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 74 to 71 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 5 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 5, Comedy 3, Action 2, Adventure 1, Crime 1, Science Fiction 1
- **Screen time:** 11 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $597m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_Keough, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q254947, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2142336/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/98522

## Coming up

- *The Body* (2026-11-11), Executive Producer — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-body.md)

## Streaming the US now

- **Tubi:** [*American Honey*](https://film.one/film/american-honey.md) (81)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Daisy Jones & the Six*](https://film.one/tv/daisy-jones-and-the-six.md) (65)
- **Netflix:** [*Jay Kelly*](https://film.one/film/jay-kelly.md) (64)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Riley Keough

> Riley Keough is particularly good at playing anger without shouting. We value her ease in ensembles, and her ability to make a character’s complaint count even when the film is too fond of the person being blamed.

In *Jay Kelly* (2025), Riley Keough’s Jessica is angry with her famous father without needing to shout. We were relieved by that anger, because Noah Baumbach’s film is rather too willing to forgive its charming leading man. As the older daughter, she has the awkward job of making a grievance count when the film would prefer us to enjoy his company. Keough is worth watching even when the material around her is less sure of itself.

Her early supporting work in *The Runaways* (2010) gave way to the breakthrough films *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015) and *American Honey* (2016). As Capable in George Miller’s desert chase, she works within an action ensemble. Miller keeps the chase clear even at its most frantic, although several supporting characters deserve more attention. A film can be this good and still leave us wishing it had made more room for the people in it.

*Logan Lucky* (2017) makes a better case for how comfortably she fits among other actors. As Mellie Logan, she belongs to Steven Soderbergh’s loose, affectionate heist comedy, helped by Ellen Mirojnick’s matter-of-fact leopard print. Soderbergh shoots and edits the film himself, keeping the images bright and unfussy. That suits Keough’s unforced way with an ensemble, where looking as though she belongs matters more than making an entrance. The film outstays its welcome, but the pleasure of the company lasts.

Television gave her a leading role as Christine Reade in the Soderbergh-produced *The Girlfriend Experience* (2016), followed by the singing and guitar work of *Daisy Jones & the Six* (2023). Between them came the comic turn as Stefani in *Zola* (2020). These are useful departures for an actor whose naturalism could become a casting habit. Start with *Logan Lucky* for the company; approach *Jay Kelly* prepared to wish the film listened to Jessica more often.

## Biography

Riley Keough is an American actress. Born Danielle Riley Keough on 29 May 1989 in Santa Monica, California, she is the eldest grandchild of Elvis Presley and the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough. She began her career as a model before making her feature film debut in a supporting role in the 2010 musical biopic *The Runaways*.

Keough appeared in Steven Soderbergh's *Magic Mike* (2012) and gained wider recognition as Capable in *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015). She played Mellie Logan in *Logan Lucky* (2017) and later took roles in films including *American Honey* (2016), *It Comes at Night* (2017), *The House That Jack Built* (2018), *Zola* (2020) and *The Lodge* (2020). She starred as Daisy Jones in the 2023 series *Daisy Jones & the Six* and as Jessica Kelly in *Jay Kelly* (2025).

Keough received Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her television work. She is a co-founder of the production company Felix Culpa and co-directed the 2022 drama *War Pony*, which won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, themoviedb.org.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *Jay Kelly* (2025), Fi1m 64, as Jessica Kelly — [page](https://film.one/film/jay-kelly.md)
- *Daisy Jones & the Six* (2023), Fi1m 65, as Daisy Jones — [page](https://film.one/tv/daisy-jones-and-the-six.md)
- *Logan Lucky* (2017), Fi1m 76, as Mellie Logan — [page](https://film.one/film/logan-lucky.md)
- *American Honey* (2016), Fi1m 81, as Krystal — [page](https://film.one/film/american-honey.md)
- *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015), Fi1m 88, as Capable — [page](https://film.one/film/mad-max-fury-road.md)
- *Magic Mike* (2012), Fi1m 70, as Nora — [page](https://film.one/film/magic-mike.md)

## Complete filmography (56)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Body* (2026), series, Executive Producer — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-body.md)
- *Butterfly Jam* (2026), as Zalya · Executive Producer
- *Alpha Gang* (2026), as Alpha Six
- *Rosebush Pruning* (2026), as Anna
- *Jay Kelly* (2025), as Jessica Kelly — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/jay-kelly.md)
- *Hurry Up Tomorrow* (2025), as Girl on Voicemail / Mother (voice)
- *Under the Bridge* (2024), series, as Rebecca Godfrey · Executive Producer
- *Sasquatch Sunset* (2024), as The Female · Executive Producer
- *Christmas at Graceland* (2023), Executive Producer
- *Manodrome* (2023), as Mother (uncredited) · Producer
- *War Pony* (2023), Director, Writer, Producer
- *Daisy Jones & the Six* (2023), series, as Daisy Jones — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/daisy-jones-and-the-six.md)
- *The Terminal List* (2022), series, as Lauren Reece
- *The Guilty* (2021), as Emily Lighton (voice)
- *Zola* (2021), as Stefani
- *Calls* (2021), series, as Rose (voice)
- *The Devil All the Time* (2020), as Sandy Henderson
- *The Lodge* (2020), as Grace
- *Earthquake Bird* (2019), as Lily Bridges
- *Play the Wind* (2019), Actor
- *The House That Jack Built* (2018), as Simple
- *Hold the Dark* (2018), as Medora Slone
- *Under the Silver Lake* (2018), as Sarah
- *Paterno* (2018), as Sara Ganim
- *Welcome the Stranger* (2018), as Misty · Producer
- *Logan Lucky* (2017), as Mellie Logan — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/logan-lucky.md)
- *It Comes at Night* (2017), as Kim
- *We Don't Belong Here* (2017), as Elisa Green
- *The Discovery* (2017), as Lacey
- *Lovesong* (2017), as Sarah
- *Riverdale* (2017), series, as Laurie Lake
- *American Honey* (2016), as Krystal — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/american-honey.md)
- *The Girlfriend Experience* (2016), series, as Christine Reade
- *Dixieland* (2015), as Rachel · Co-Producer
- *Mad Max: Fury Road* (2015), as Capable — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/mad-max-fury-road.md)
- *Yellow* (2014), as Young Amanda
- *Spark and Light* (2014), as Elizabeth
- *Hollywood Lucifer* (2014), as Riley
- *Supermodel Acting Class* (2013), as Riley Keough
- *Blake* (2013), as Hannah
- *Madame Le Chat* (2013), as Kooky
- *Kiss of the Damned* (2012), as Ann
- *Jack & Diane* (2012), as Jack
- *Magic Mike* (2012), as Nora — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/magic-mike.md)
- *The Strange Strangers* (2012), as Life
- *Some Like It Cold* (2012), as Miss Kooky
- *The Good Doctor* (2011), as Diane Nixon
- *The Runaways* (2010), as Marie Currie
- *The One*, Producer
- *Sweet Lamb of Heaven*, Actor
- *Enigma Variations*, series, as Maud
- *Out of This World*, Actor
- *The Soap Maker*, Executive Producer
- *In Process*, Director
- *Riverrun*, Executive Producer
- *Under Fire*, Executive Producer

## Gallery

- ![Riley Keough](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-258fe8752003.jpg) Riley Keough — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/be/Riley_Keough_Jay_Kelly-42_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Riley_Keough_Jay_Kelly-42_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Nicole Richie, Riley Keough & Priscilla Presley in 2024](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-dff63cd16fc1.jpg) Nicole Richie, Riley Keough & Priscilla Presley in 2024 — ruthdaniel3444, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/20241012_191714_Nicole_Richie%2C_Riley_Keough_%26_Priscilla_Presley.jpg/1280px-20241012_191714_Nicole_Richie%2C_Riley_Keough_%26_Priscilla_Presley.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Nicole Richie, Riley Keough & Priscilla Presley in 2024](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-55fc3182d267.jpg) Nicole Richie, Riley Keough & Priscilla Presley in 2024 — ruthdaniel3444, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/20241012_191714_Nicole_Richie%2C_Riley_Keough_%26_Priscilla_Presley_-_54067901132.jpg/1280px-20241012_191714_Nicole_Richie%2C_Riley_Keough_%26_Priscilla_Presley_-_54067901132.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Cast of Jay Kelly at the 63rd annual New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center in 2025](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-4554768f96b5.jpg) Cast of Jay Kelly at the 63rd annual New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center in 2025 — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Cast_of_Jay_Kelly-58.jpg/1280px-Cast_of_Jay_Kelly-58.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Riley Keough](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-d491c9d17f25.jpg) Riley Keough — Image via TMDB
- ![Riley Keough](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-9b0170f8473d.jpg) Riley Keough — Image via TMDB
- ![Riley Keough](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-33dc4019454f.jpg) Riley Keough — Image via TMDB
- ![George Clooney and the cast of Jay Kelly at the 63rd annual New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center in 2025](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-37ebf46cfc5f.jpg) George Clooney and the cast of Jay Kelly at the 63rd annual New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center in 2025 — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/George_Clooney_and_cast_Jay_Kelly-60.jpg/1280px-George_Clooney_and_cast_Jay_Kelly-60.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Actress, granddaughter of Elvis, star of Mad Max: Fury Road and The Girlfriend Experience. NYC Jan '17. (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-57dbecf9fbc5.jpg) Actress, granddaughter of Elvis, star of Mad Max: Fury Road and The Girlfriend Experience. NYC Jan '17. (2017) — https://www.flickr.com/photos/greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Riley_Keough_%2831815433470%29.jpg/1280px-Riley_Keough_%2831815433470%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Riley Keough](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-347ccf73b69f.jpg) Riley Keough — Image via TMDB
- ![Riley Keough](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-e5d12fdc6b04.jpg) Riley Keough — Image via TMDB
- ![Riley Keough](https://film.one/media/person/270/gallery-3c19bda1cb5a.jpg) Riley Keough — Image via TMDB

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