Julia Garner is an American actress whose career spans film and television. She began taking acting lessons at age 15 to address shyness and made her film debut at 17. Garner’s early work included television series and independent films. Beginning in 2017, she starred as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix series Ozark, a role that earned her three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. During the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, she studied clown under Philippe Gaulier at École Philippe Gaulier in France, reflecting her engagement with ongoing artistic training. Her work demonstrates a continuous evolution through varied roles, working methods, and professional partnerships in the entertainment industry.