Phoebe Tonkin Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Awards, Movies, Husband

Phoebe Tonkin is an Australian actress whose role as mermaid Cleo Sertori on the fantasy series H₂O: Add Water first brought her to international attention.

Born and raised in Sydney, she seamlessly transitioned from her breakthrough in children’s television to acclaimed parts in projects like The Secret Circle and The Vampire Diaries, where she portrayed the resourceful Hayley Marshall.

Profile

• Full name: Phoebe Jane Elizabeth Tonkin
• Date of birth: July 12, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• State of origin: New South Wales
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Actress, director
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)  
• Parents: Nicholas Tonkin and Jannyfer Tonkin  
• Siblings: Younger sister Abby Tonkin (b. 1992)  
• Spouse: Bernard Lagrange (m. May 10, 2025)  
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Not publicly documented
• Ethnicity: Caucasian (English ancestry)  
• Net worth: US $3 million  

Early Life and Education

Phoebe Tonkin, now 36 years old, was born on July 12, 1989. She grew up in the Mosman suburb of Sydney. Her parents, Nicholas and Jannyfer, encouraged her early interest in storytelling and service, enrolling her in ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, and tap classes from the age of four.

She has a younger sister named Abby. At twelve, she joined the Australian Theatre for Young People and later graduated from Queenwood School for Girls around 2006.

Personal Life

Tonkin dated actor Paul Wesley from 2013 to 2017 while co-starring on The Vampire Diaries. On May 10, 2025, she married art advisor Bernard Lagrange in an intimate ceremony at All Souls Church in New York City, featuring bridal fashions by Chanel and Magda Butrym, which took place in front of close friends, including Claire Holt and Nina Dobrev. The engagement was confirmed in October 2024 during a romantic summer vacation in Provence.

Career

Tonkin debuted in 2006 as Cleo Sertori in H₂O: Add Water, earning an AACTA nomination in 2008. She transitioned into Australian cinema with roles in Tomorrow, When the War Began (2010) and Bait 3D (2012), later relocating to the US.

Her American TV career includes starring as Faye Chamberlain in The Secret Circle (2011–2012), Hayley Marshall in The Vampire Diaries (2012–2013) and The Originals (2013–2018), and leading roles in Bloom (2019–2020) and the award-winning miniseries Boy Swallows Universe (2024).

She also starred in Safe Harbour (2018) and directed the short film Furlough (2016). In 2024, she earned critical acclaim, winning Best Lead Actress at the AACTA Awards for Boy Swallows Universe, and received a nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Film for Kid Snow. She was also nominated for the Equity Ensemble Award (2019) and the Logie Awards (2024).

Awards

• AACTA Award nomination, Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series (H₂O, 2008)
• AACTA Award win, Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Boy Swallows Universe, 2025)  
• AACTA Award nomination, Best Lead Actress in a Film (Kid Snow, 2025)
• Equity Ensemble Award nomination (Safe Harbour, 2019)
• Logie Award nomination, Best Lead Actress in a Drama (Boy Swallows Universe, 2024)  

Net Worth

Phoebe Tonkin’s net worth is approximately US $3 million, accumulated through her sustained success in television, film, directing, and endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @phoebejtonkin
• X: N/A

Filmography

• H₂O: Add Water (2006–2010)
• Tomorrow, When the War Began (2010)
• Bait 3D (2012)
• The Secret Circle (2011–2012)
• The Vampire Diaries (2012–2013)
• The Originals (2013–2018)
• Furlough (2016 – short film; director)
• Safe Harbour (2018)
• Bloom (2019–2020)
• Boy Swallows Universe (2024)
• Kid Snow (2024)
• Babylon (2022)
• Night Shift (2024)