Riley Keough is an American actress and model, born on May 29, 1989, in Santa Monica, California.
She is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough, making her the eldest grandchild of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley.
Keough began her acting career in 2010 with a role in The Runaways and gained recognition for her performances in The Girlfriend Experience and American Honey.
She has also directed and co-founded the production company Felix Culpa, with notable work on War Pony.
Parents
Riley’s parents are Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough.
Lisa Marie Presley was a singer-songwriter and the only child of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley.
Danny Keough is a musician who met Lisa Marie while performing in her band.
They married in 1988 and divorced in 1994, after having two children: Riley and Benjamin Storm Keough.
Despite their divorce, they remained friends and co-parented their children.
Career
Keough’s career in acting began with her debut in the musical biopic The Runaways, where she played Marie Currie.
She gained recognition for her roles in The Good Doctor and Magic Mike. Her early performances showcased her ability to adapt to different genres and characters.
Her breakthrough came with the anthology series The Girlfriend Experience, earning a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Christine Reade, a law student turned escort.
The same year, she further gained acclaim for her performance in American Honey, where she played Krystal, a tough and charismatic leader of a group of traveling salespeople.
The film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting Keough’s talent in complex roles.
In recent years, Keough has appeared in various notable projects.
She starred alongside Channing Tatum in the heist comedy-drama Logan Lucky.
More recently, she played the role of Lauren Reece, the wife of a Navy SEAL, in the Amazon Prime series The Terminal List, based on the novel by Jack Carr.
Additionally, she portrayed Daisy Jones, the lead singer of a fictional rock band, in the miniseries Daisy Jones & the Six, based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Keough has also ventured into directing and production. She co-directed the drama film War Pony with Gina Gammell.
The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews for its portrayal of life on a Native American reservation.
This project demonstrates Keough’s versatility and willingness to explore different aspects of the film industry beyond acting.
Her career reflects a blend of acting talent and creative vision, making her a compelling figure in both Hollywood and independent cinema.
