Image Press Agency/depositphotos.comWith her piercing blue eyes, strong screen presence, and a flawless sense for both adrenaline-fueled action and dark satire, Alexandra Daddario has proven herself a versatile audience favorite. From mythical adventures and disaster films to gripping thrillers: these are her ten best films.
Cast your vote - the ranking shifts live based on the votes.
San Andreas (2015): Blake Gaines
When a devastating earthquake levels California, Blake is no helpless victim waiting to be rescued by her father (Dwayne Johnson). Daddario plays a resourceful, decisive young woman who uses first-aid knowledge and survival skills to guide herself and others through San Francisco's collapsing skyscrapers.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010): Annabeth Chase
Her big breakthrough with global audiences. As Annabeth Chase, the warrior daughter of the goddess Athena, Daddario wields a sword with conviction and forms the strategic mind behind Percy Jackson's quest for Zeus's lightning bolt.
A bit overrated compared to #1, but still great. (29)
We Have Always Lived in the Castle (2018): Constance Blackwood
In this atmospheric adaptation of Shirley Jackson's gothic classic, Daddario plays Constance, a gentle young woman with agoraphobia suspected of poisoning her entire family. Her fragile, mysterious dynamic with Taissa Farmiga showcases her talent for gripping drama.
Her fragile, mysterious dynamic with Taissa Farmiga showcases her talent for gripping drama.
Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013): Heather Miller
Daddario was crowned modern scream queen as Heather, who discovers she has inherited a Texas mansion from a grandmother she never knew -- including her infamous cousin Leatherface in the basement. An energetic slasher hit that tested her physical endurance.
An energetic slasher hit that tested her physical endurance.
Baywatch (2017): Summer Quinn
In Seth Gordon's action comedy, Daddario plays Summer Quinn, a highly skilled lifeguard with sharp wit who effortlessly parries Zac Efron's clumsy advances. Daddario brings self-deprecating humor and infectious energy to the beach.
Log in to post a comment.
I Wish You All the Best (2024): Hannah
In Tommy Dorfman's acclaimed directorial debut, Daddario plays Hannah, a loving but estranged sister who takes in her non-binary sibling after they are kicked out by their conservative parents. A warm, empathetic, and mature role.
Log in to post a comment.
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013): Annabeth Chase
In the second chapter of the mythological adventure series, Annabeth heads to the Bermuda Triangle to find the Golden Fleece. Daddario gives her character more emotional depth as her friendship with Percy deepens.
Log in to post a comment.
Lost Girls & Love Hotels (2020): Margaret
In the neon-lit underworld of Tokyo, Daddario plays an American English teacher who numbs her own trauma with alcohol and a dangerous affair with a Yakuza gangster. One of the boldest and rawest roles of her career.
Log in to post a comment.
Can You Keep a Secret? (2019): Emma Corrigan
During severe turbulence on a plane, Emma panics and confesses all her most embarrassing secrets to the handsome stranger beside her, who turns out the next morning to be the founder and CEO of her company. Daddario excels in shameless romantic slapstick.
Log in to post a comment.
Night Hunter (2018): Rachel Chase
As forensic psychologist Rachel Chase, Daddario joins detective Henry Cavill and vigilante Ben Kingsley in trying to unravel the twisted mind of a serial killer in a cold winter city.
Log in to post a comment.
Missing an item in this list?
Log in or create a free account to add an item yourself.
Log in / create account
Nothing was beating this for the top spot. (7)
Log in to post a comment.