Rosie McDonald is a vibrant film, television, and stage actor based in both Los Angeles and New York.

She is the daughter of actor Chris McDonald and was born and raised in a small mountain town in Southern California.

She started her career in New York in Musical Theatre, training at Circle in the Square Theatre School. She went on to study Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and on-camera acting with Heidi Marshall. Rosie has made TV appearances on Hacks (HBO Max), NBC's Law & Order, and has played leading and supporting roles in feature films in addition to writing and directing her own films. Rosie is also a singer-songwriter and writes and performs her music.

  • BABY BUMPS / Soho Int'l Film Fest

    BABY BUMPS, a short film Rosie co-created is an official selection at Soho Int’l Film Fest 2024.

    All hell breaks loose when Beth, a high-strung mother-to-be, is gifted the wrong stroller at her baby shower.

  • BEST PERFORMANCE Winner- Rosie McDonald

    Rosie wins Best Performance!

    Rosie was awarded BEST PERFORMANCE at the Art of Brooklyn Film Fest for her starring role in A/way.

    *This feature also took home the award for Best Narrative Feature and Best Director to Derek Shane Garcia!

  • I'VE SEEN ALL I NEED TO SEE

    Rosie co-stars in this thriller drama from Award Winning Director Zeshaan Younus (THE BUILDOUT, PREFIGURED)

    Rosie’s character Indiana is an effortless force of nature whose life of crime in Arizona slowly catches up with her. This film is an examination of grief, loss, and unending love between two sisters.

  • NOT READY SET GO

    Rosie co-stars in this romantic comedy short film about crossing the starting line in all of the most important parts of life.

    Directed by Burton Chaikin

    Written by / Co-Starring Andrew Sanford

  • A/way Feature hitting festivals

    A/way, a feature film Rosie starred in and co-wrote, is making it’s way through the festival circuit. Rosie was nominated for BREAKTHROUGH ACTRESS at the Festival of Cinema Film Fest!

    *A/way took home the Audince Choice Award!