Keough Riley

Overview

Riley Keough is an American actress, producer, and model known for a diverse career across film and television. She has built a reputation for taking on varied roles and for her work as a filmmaker, including co-directing a feature project.

Public News & Recent Projects

• Daisy Jones & The Six (2023) — Stars as Daisy Jones in the Prime Video series based on the best-selling novel.
• War Pony (2022) — Co-directed the feature film with Gina Gammell; premiered at Cannes Directors' Fortnight and later released for U.S. audiences.
• Zola (2020) — Appeared in the film adaptation of the viral Twitter thread, joining a high-profile ensemble.
• The Girlfriend Experience (TV, 2016) — Lead role in the Showtime series, a departure into provocative, character-driven drama.
• Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) — Featured as Capable, one of Immortan Joe’s wives, in the acclaimed action blockbuster.
• The Runaways (2010) — Early feature appearance in a biographical musical drama about the teenage rock band.

Selected Film & TV Highlights

• Daisy Jones & The Six — Daisy Jones (lead role), a central figure in the series’ storytelling.
• War Pony — Co-director; a coming-of-age/drama set against a reservation backdrop, recognized on the festival circuit.
• Zola — Ensemble cast member in a contemporary, ensemble-driven adaptation.
• The Girlfriend Experience — Lead role in a stylish, modern drama exploring intimacy, power, and work.
• Mad Max: Fury Road — Supporting standout in a globally acclaimed action epic.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rileykeough
• X (formerly Twitter): @RileyKeough

Background & Additional Info

Keough is part of the Presley musical legacy and has leveraged her lineage into a distinct creative career spanning acting, producing, and directing. She is known for selecting projects that challenge conventional genres and for collaborating with emerging filmmakers. Her work includes producing and directing efforts in addition to acting, reflecting a broader interest in storytelling and cinema.