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Myha'la Herrold

Myha'la Herrold, known mononymously as Myha'la, is an American actress from California.

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

Myha'la Herrold, known mononymously as Myha'la, is an American actress from California. She is best known for playing Harper Stern in the television drama *Industry* and for roles in the films *Bodies Bodies Bodies* and *Leave the World Behind*.

Early life and education

Herrold was born in San Jose, California, and later studied drama at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, graduating in 2018.

Career

She began working in stage and screen roles before gaining wider recognition through *Industry*. Her film work expanded with appearances in *Bodies Bodies Bodies* and *Leave the World Behind*.

Notable roles

Her breakout role was Harper Stern in *Industry*. She also appeared in *Premature*, *Modern Love*, and later ensemble films and television projects.

Public recognition

Herrold has been widely profiled for her rapid rise from theatre and early screen roles to prominent television and film work.

Key facts

  • Myha'la Herrold is an American actress who sometimes uses the mononym Myha'la.
  • She was born on April 6, 1996, in San Jose, California.
  • She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama in 2018.
  • She is best known for portraying Harper Stern in the British series *Industry*.
  • Her film credits include *Bodies Bodies Bodies* (2022) and *Leave the World Behind* (2023).

Frequently asked questions

Who is Myha'la Herrold?
Myha'la Herrold is an American actress known professionally as Myha'la.
What is Myha'la Herrold known for?
She is best known for playing Harper Stern in *Industry* and for roles in *Bodies Bodies Bodies* and *Leave the World Behind*.
When was Myha'la Herrold born?
She was born on April 6, 1996.
Where is Myha'la Herrold from?
She was born in San Jose, California, in the United States.
What did Myha'la Herrold study?
She studied drama at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama and graduated in 2018.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myha%27la
    Supports: Born April 6, 1996 in California; known mononymously as Myha'la; American actress; known for Industry, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and Leave the World Behind.
  2. AlloCiné — https://www.alloCiné.fr/personne/fichepersonne-858923/biographie/
    Supports: Graduated from Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2018; early roles; breakthrough in Industry; later film and television roles.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9684601/bio/
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace; acting credits including Industry, Modern Love, and Premature.
  4. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2673750-myha-la?language=en-US
    Supports: Full name, mononym use, role in Industry, role in Bodies Bodies Bodies, and theatre background including The Book of Mormon.