Abby Quinn

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Abby Quinn
Born1995or1996(age 27–28)
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2012–present

Abby Quinn (born 1995or1996) [1] is an American actress. She is known for her role in the 2023 M. Night Shyamalan horror film Knock at the Cabin .

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Early life and education

Quinn was born in Bloomfield, Michigan. [1] Her parents divorced when she was young. She has played the guitar since she was 7 years old. [2]

Quinn attended Detroit Country Day School. She started a bachelor's degree at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, before dropping out to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. [1]

Career

Quinn played Ali Jacobs in the 2017 comedy film Landline in her first major film role. She was drawn to the film's portrayal of divorce, as it was different from her own experience. [2] The film was well-received by critics, with Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post writing, "Slate and Quinn are completely believable as sisters who occupy a space between twinlike closeness and alienation." [3]

In 2018, Quinn starred as Josephine Cavallo in the film Radium Girls, alongside Joey King. The film had its world premiere at the 2018 Tribeca Festival. [4] In October of that year, she played Kristy Esposito in the Better Call Saul season 4 finale "Winner", [5] and was cast as Annie Moffat in the 2019 film adaptation of Little Women . [6]

In 2019, Quinn starred as Mabel Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You , alongside Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser. [7] In July 2022, Quinn joined the cast of the comedy horror film Hell of a Summer, alongside D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Pardis Seremi, Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk and Fred Hechinger, with Wolfhard and Bryk directing. [8]

In 2023, Quinn played Adriane, one of the four intruders in the M. Night Shyamalan horror film Knock at the Cabin . [8] [5] The film was well-received by critics and grossed $52.1 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million.

Filmography

Film work by Abby Quinn
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 The Sisterhood of Night Tanya
2016 The Journey Is the Destination Marte
2017 Landline Ali Jacobs
2018 Good Girls Get High Sam
Radium Girls Josephine
Bumblebee BrendaDeleted scene
2019 After the Wedding Grace Carlson
Little Women Annie Moffat
2020 Shithouse Georgia
I'm Thinking of Ending Things Tulsey Town Girl 3
2022 Torn Hearts Jordan Wilder
2023 Knock at the Cabin Adriane
Hell of a Summer Claire
TBAFail to Prepare
Television work by Abby Quinn
YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Hannah WebsterEpisode: "Vanity's Bonfire"
2017 Black Mirror MerylEpisode: "Arkangel"
2018 Better Call Saul Kristy EspositoEpisode: "Winner"
2019 Mad About You Mabel BuchmanMain cast (season 8), 12 episodes

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