Tilda Cobham-Hervey (born 4 September 1994) is an Australian actress and performer. She gained international recognition for her lead role in the 2013 drama film 52 Tuesdays, for which she received critical acclaim and several award nominations. Cobham-Hervey has since appeared in a range of Australian and international film, television, and theatre productions.
Early life and education
Tilda Cobham-Hervey was born in Mount Gambier, South Australia. She grew up in the town of Port Fairy, Victoria, and later moved to Adelaide. She was a student at the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) and attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, graduating in 2016.
Career
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Film: Cobham-Hervey made her feature‑film debut as the protagonist, Billie, in 52 Tuesdays (2013), directed by Dylan River. The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and earned her a nomination for the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She subsequently appeared in The Mule (2014), The Dressmaker (2015), and H Is for Harry (2020). In 2022, she starred in the Netflix series One Night and the film The Adventures of the Little Mermaid (2023).
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Television: She has performed in Australian television series such as A Place to Call Home (2015) and The End of the F*ing World (2020).
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Theatre: Cobham-Hervey has been involved with the contemporary theatre collective The Moth, co‑creating and performing in original stage works that blend physical theatre, storytelling, and movement.
Other work
Beyond acting, she has collaborated on multidisciplinary projects that combine dance, performance art, and visual media. Cobham-Hervey is also known for advocacy on mental health awareness within the entertainment industry.
Personal life
Cobham-Hervey maintains a private personal life, with limited publicly disclosed information. She resides in Sydney, Australia, and continues to work in both film and theatre.
Recognition
- AACTA Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role (52 Tuesdays)
- Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Young Actor Award nomination (2014)
Filmography (selected)
| Year | Title | Role | Medium |
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| 2013 | 52 Tuesdays | Billie | Film |
| 2014 | The Mule | Mia | Film |
| 2015 | The Dressmaker | Young Tilly | Film |
| 2016 | A Place to Call Home | Roxy | Television |
| 2020 | The End of the F*ing World | Beth | Television |
| 2022 | One Night (Netflix) | Kat | Television |
| 2023 | The Adventures of the Little Mermaid | Ariel | Film |
References
- Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) official records.
- Berlin International Film Festival archives (2013).
- Interviews with Tilda Cobham-Hervey in The Guardian (2014) and The Sydney Morning Herald (2016).
This entry reflects information available from reliable public sources up to the knowledge cutoff date of June 2024.