Liv Hewson is an Australian actor and playwright known for their work in television and film. Identifying as non-binary, Hewson uses they/them pronouns.
Liv Hewson was born on November 29, 1995, in Canberra, Australia, and grew up in the suburb of Hughes. They attended Alfred Deakin High School followed by Canberra College. During their formative years, they became involved with the Canberra Youth Theatre, where their passion for performance was nurtured. Their mother, Angela, works as a public servant, and their father, Tony, is a psychologist. Hewson has three siblings. Influenced by their family's love of American television shows like The Simpsons and Futurama, Hewson found adopting an American accent for acting came naturally.
Hewson began writing plays with a distinctive style, often reinterpreting fairy tales and mythology through a darker, more unconventional lens. Their creative interests in both acting and playwriting helped shape a multifaceted approach to storytelling.
They gained international recognition starring as Abby Hammond in the Netflix horror-comedy series Santa Clarita Diet. Their performance was praised for balancing emotional depth with comedic timing, helping elevate the show's unique tone.
Liv Hewson's acting career gained traction after they traveled to Los Angeles in 2014 for an acting workshop. Two years later, they landed the lead role of Claire Duncan in the fantasy web series Dramaworld (2016), which was a co-production between South Korea and the United States. The series garnered attention for its cross-cultural narrative and Hewson’s compelling performance.
In 2017, they appeared in the teen drama film Before I Fall. That same year, they had recurring roles in the second season of the critically acclaimed series Top of the Lake and in Marvel’s miniseries Inhumans.
Hewson publicly came out as gay at the age of 16 and has been open about their sexual orientation and non-binary identity. On social media, they have described themselves as a “gay Australian,” advocating for LGBTQ+ representation and equality both on and off screen.
| Birth Date: | 29 Nov, 1995 |
| Age: | 24 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Stage actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Canberra |
| Education: | Alfred Deakin High School Canberra College |
| Gender: | Non-binary |
| Description: | Australian actor |
