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Dasha Nekrasova

Dasha Nekrasova is a Belarusian-American actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, and podcaster.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dasha Nekrasova is a Belarusian-American actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, and podcaster. She is best known as a co-host of the podcast Red Scare and for her roles in the television series Succession and the horror film The Scary of Sixty-First.

Early life

Nekrasova was born in Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union, on February 19, 1991. She emigrated to the United States with her parents at age four and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. She attended Mills College.

Career

Nekrasova began appearing in music videos and independent film projects before co-writing and acting in her feature film debut, Wobble Palace. She gained broader recognition in 2018 after a viral InfoWars interview in which she was nicknamed "Sailor Socialism." She co-hosts the podcast Red Scare with Anna Khachiyan and appeared in a recurring role on the HBO series Succession.

Directing

Nekrasova made her directorial debut with The Scary of Sixty-First, a horror film co-written with Madeline Quinn. The film won the Best First Feature Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Public profile

Nekrasova has been associated with internet and downtown New York media circles. Her public visibility increased after the 2018 viral interview that labeled her "Sailor Socialism."

Key facts

  • Dasha Nekrasova is a Belarusian-American actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, and podcaster.
  • She is best known for co-hosting the podcast Red Scare and for her roles in Succession and The Scary of Sixty-First.
  • Born in Minsk, she emigrated to the United States at age four and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Her directorial debut, The Scary of Sixty-First, won the Best First Feature Award at the Berlin International Film Festival.
  • She gained viral attention in 2018 after an InfoWars interview where she was called "Sailor Socialism."

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dasha Nekrasova?
She is a Belarusian-American actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, and podcaster best known for co-hosting Red Scare and appearing in Succession.
What is Dasha Nekrasova's birth name?
Her birth name is Daria Dmitrievna Nekrasova.
What is Dasha Nekrasova known for?
She is known for Red Scare, her role in Succession, and her film The Scary of Sixty-First.
Where was Dasha Nekrasova born?
She was born in Minsk, then part of the Byelorussian SSR in the Soviet Union.
What was her first feature film?
Her feature film debut was Wobble Palace, which she co-wrote.
What is her connection to Canada?
There is no prominent Canada-specific connection in the provided sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dasha_Nekrasova
    Supports: Birth date and place, citizenship, occupations, years active, education, migration to the United States, Red Scare, Wobble Palace, The Scary of Sixty-First, and Succession role.
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/dasha-nekrasova/umc.cpc.5ukno101x2mdkbz861vfx3jkn
    Supports: Biography summary, Red Scare co-hosting, and the 'Sailor Socialism' viral interview reference.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6221606/
    Supports: Birth date and place, occupations, and known-for titles including The Scary of Sixty-First and Succession.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6221606/bio/
    Supports: Biographical details including birth information and spouse.
  5. Apple Snapshot — https://snapshot.apple.com/us/person/6621233170
    Supports: Belarusian-American actress and podcaster description, film credits, Succession appearance, and Red Scare hosting.