Tanzyn Crawford is an Australian film and television actor from Western Australia. She is a Casting Guild of Australia Rising Star (2025) and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she completed a Diploma of Screen Performance in 2021.
She is known for her lead role in Swift Street, her international work in Tiny Beautiful Things, Sheriff Country (Paramount+), and her appearance in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, part of the Game of Thrones franchise. Crawford has worked across Australia, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and is recognised for naturalistic, emotionally grounded performances.
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Q. Who is Tanzyn Crawford?
A. Tanzyn Crawford is an Australian actor from Western Australia, recognised internationally for her work in television and film. She was named a Casting Guild of Australia Rising Star for 2025 and has worked across Australia, the United States, Canada, and the UK.
Q. Where is Tanzyn Crawford from?
A. vTanzyn Crawford was born in East Fremantle, Western Australia, and grew up primarily in Perth. She also spent time in the United States due to family connections.
Q. Does Tanzyn Crawford have American roots?
A. Yes. Tanzyn Crawford’s father is from the United States, and she has extended family in Indiana, which led to frequent travel between Australia and the US during her childhood and teenage years.
Q. What acting training does Tanzyn Crawford have?
A. Tanzyn Crawford completed the Diploma of Screen Performance at WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts) in 2021. She credits the course as a major turning point in her personal and professional development.
Q. What was Tanzyn Crawford’s first acting role?
A. Her first professional acting role was a guest appearance on the Apple TV+ series Servant, filmed in Philadelphia, where she appeared in two episodes.
Q. What was Tanzyn Crawford’s breakout role?
A. Her breakout role was as a series regular in Tiny Beautiful Things, a US television series filmed in Los Angeles, marking her first major international project.
Q. What is Tanzyn Crawford known for in Australia?
A. In Australia, Tanzyn Crawford is widely known for her lead performance in Swift Street, filmed in Melbourne, where her portrayal received praise for emotional depth and authenticity.
Q. What role did Tanzyn Crawford play in Swift Street?
A. Tanzyn Crawford played the lead character in Swift Street, carrying the series emotionally and narratively, and working closely with the writer-director in a highly collaborative production environment.
Q. Is Tanzyn Crawford in the Game of Thrones universe?
A. Yes. Tanzyn Crawford appears in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, part of the Game of Thrones franchise, filmed on location in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Q. How did Tanzyn Crawford audition for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
A. She initially submitted a self-tape from her home in Fremantle, followed by a callback from San Francisco, before being cast and travelling to the UK for filming.
Q. How many episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is she in?
A. Tanzyn Crawford appears in multiple episodes of the series, though the exact episode count has not been publicly confirmed.
Q. What was it like working on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
A. She has described it as the largest production she has ever worked on, with massive on-location sets, extensive crews, and immersive medieval environments built entirely outdoors.
Q. What other recent projects has Tanzyn Crawford worked on?
A. Tanzyn Crawford recently appeared in Sheriff Country, a spin-off of Fire Country, filmed in Toronto and released on Paramount+.
Q. What is Tanzyn Crawford’s acting style or philosophy?
A. Her acting philosophy centres on authenticity and individuality. She believes actors should bring their own point of view to every role and avoid imitation or forced differentiation.
Q. What advice does Crawford give to emerging actors?
A. She advises emerging actors to trust their unique perspective, stay authentic, and understand that rejection does not invalidate their talent if they have brought their true self to the work.
Q. Is Crawford interested in theatre or musicals?
A. While her primary focus is screen acting, Tanzyn Crawford has expressed interest in musicals and has not ruled out stage work in the future.
Q. Why is Tanzyn Crawford considered a rising star?
A. She is considered a rising star due to her rapid international career growth, strong training background, lead performances, and ability to work confidently across major global productions.
