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Lily Collias

Lily Collias is an American actress best known for playing Sam in the 2024 film *Good One*.

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

Lily Collias is an American actress best known for playing Sam in the 2024 film *Good One*. She made her feature debut in *Palm Trees and Power Lines* (2022) and later appeared in *Roofman* (2025).

Early life and training

Collias was raised in Los Angeles, California. Profiles say she studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and later attended the New School in New York, though some later reporting says she took a break from university after *Good One*.

Career

Her screen debut came in *Palm Trees and Power Lines* (2022). She then broke through with *Good One* (2024), which brought critical attention, followed by roles in *Roofman* (2025) and *Cape Fear* (2026).

Breakthrough with *Good One*

In *Good One*, Collias played Sam, a teenager on a camping trip with her father and his friend. Reviews and interviews highlighted the film as her breakout role and praised her performance.

Key facts

  • Collias gained wider recognition for her lead performance as Sam in *Good One* (2024).
  • She made her film debut in *Palm Trees and Power Lines* (2022).
  • She was cast in *Roofman* (2025) and later appeared in *Cape Fear* in 2026.
  • Profiles and interviews describe her as a rising American screen actor with early training in acting.
  • Sources place her upbringing in Los Angeles, California.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lily Collias?
Lily Collias is an American actress known for her lead role in the 2024 film *Good One*.
What was Lily Collias's first film role?
Her feature film debut was in *Palm Trees and Power Lines* (2022).
What role made Lily Collias widely noticed?
She gained wider recognition for playing Sam in *Good One* (2024).
Where is Lily Collias from?
Sources identify her as being from Los Angeles, California, U.S.
What other projects has she appeared in?
Reported credits include *Roofman* (2025) and *Cape Fear* (2026).

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Collias
    Supports: Occupation, nationality, birth place, known-for credits, and later film/television roles.
  2. Vogue — https://www.vogue.com/article/lily-collias-interview-good-one
    Supports: Her age at the time of *Good One*, role as Sam, and background including late high-school/college transition.
  3. i-D — https://i-d.co/article/lily-collias-good-one-altar-a24/
    Supports: Her upbringing in Los Angeles, acting training, and New School attendance.
  4. Deadline — https://deadline.com/2024/06/lily-collias-interview-good-one-cannes-sundance-1235925121/
    Supports: *Good One* as breakout role and *Palm Trees and Power Lines* as feature debut.
  5. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/lily-collias/
    Supports: Birth place listing and actor identification.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9917159/
    Supports: Filmography including *Good One*, *Roofman*, and *The Young People*.