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ACTING . Acting . 36 years . Donnybrook, Western Australia, Australia

Keisha Castle-Hughes_

Donnybrook, Western Australia, Australia

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Born Donnybrook, Western Australia, Australia
Birthday
36
Age
7
Credits
Actor
Known For
1.9
Popularity
22 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Donnybrook, Western Australia, Australia
Nationality
Citizenship
New Zealand
Languages
English, Māori
Children
2 children
Education
One Tree Hill College, Rosehill College
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier B -- 23,503 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Screen debut
First screen credit at age 12
Notable
First credit at age 13 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (March 24) with Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain →
Career
Career spanning 22 years (2003-2025)
Year context
Born in 1990 -- German reunification; Hubble Space Telescope launched; George H. W. Bush was US president
Year 1990 →

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9
Recognized
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Biography

Keisha Castle-Hughes (born 24 March 1990) is an Australian-born New Zealand film actress who rose to prominence at the age of eleven when playing Paikea "Pai" Apirana in the 2002 film Whale Rider. For her performance in the film, Castle-Hughes was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the youngest-ever nominee in the category at the time, and won the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress. Castle-Hughes has appeared in films such as Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueburger (2008), the New Zealand tele-movie Piece Of My Heart (2009), and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005). She played Mary in The Nativity Story in (2006), and appeared in Red Dog (2011) and Thank You for Your Service (2017), among several other films. She is well known for television roles as Obara Sand in HBO's Game of Thrones and Special Agent Hana Gibson in FBI: Most Wanted. She also had recurring roles in Roadies (2016), Manhunt (2017), and On The Ropes (2018).

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Keisha Castle-Hughes?
Keisha Castle-Hughes is 36 years old, born on .
Where was Keisha Castle-Hughes born?
Keisha Castle-Hughes was born in Donnybrook, Western Australia, Australia.
What movies or shows has Keisha Castle-Hughes been in?
Keisha Castle-Hughes has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Wellwood (2025), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Roadies (2016), Rewind (2013), The Vintner's Luck (2009).
What is Keisha Castle-Hughes known for?
Keisha Castle-Hughes is primarily known as an actor. Keisha Castle-Hughes (born 24 March 1990) is an Australian-born New Zealand film actress who rose to prominence at the age of eleven when playing Paikea…
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