Madison McKinley
Madison McKinley | |
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| Born | Madison Garton March 13, 1986 Vail, Colorado, United States |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | The Wolf of Wall Street, Orange Is the New Black, Molly's Game, By Design |
Madison McKinley (born Madison Garton; March 13, 1986) is an American actress and producer. She is known for appearances in films including The Wolf of Wall Street and Molly's Game, and television series including Orange Is the New Black, Vinyl, The Good Wife, Person of Interest, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.[1][2]
McKinley has also worked as a producer. In 2025, she appeared in and served as an executive producer of the independent film By Design.[3][4]
Early life
McKinley was born Madison Garton in Vail, Colorado.[1][3] She was raised in Vail and began modeling at the age of 16.[4]
Before focusing on acting, McKinley worked as a model. According to the official press notes for By Design, her modeling work preceded her transition into acting after an appearance on the television series 30 Rock.[4]
Career
Early television work
McKinley began appearing on television during the late 2000s. Her early credits included 30 Rock, Flight of the Conchords, Kings, Rescue Me, and Michael & Michael Have Issues.[5]
She later appeared in White Collar, Damages, The Good Wife, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Person of Interest.[5]
The Bachelor
In 2011, McKinley appeared under her birth name, Madison Garton, as a contestant on the fifteenth season of the ABC reality television series The Bachelor, which featured Brad Womack.[6]
During her introduction on the program, she attracted attention for wearing artificial vampire fangs. She later voluntarily left the competition during a rose ceremony.[6]
Film career
McKinley appeared in the film The Smurfs in 2011.[5]
In 2013, she appeared as Heidi in Martin Scorsese's film The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, and Margot Robbie. She was credited in the film as Madison McKinley Garton.[2]
She later appeared in the 2014 film The Other Woman and in independent productions including Kensho at the Bedfellow, Palm Swings, Realms, American Fright Fest, Purge of Kingdoms, Murder at the Mansion, and Hashtag Proposal.[5][3]
Molly's Game
In 2017, McKinley appeared as Shelby in Molly's Game, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.[2]
The film, based on Molly Bloom's memoir, starred Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, and Jeremy Strong. McKinley's role formed part of the supporting cast surrounding the high-stakes poker games depicted in the film.
Television appearances
McKinley continued appearing in television productions during the 2010s. In 2015, she portrayed Rachel in an episode of the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.[2]
In 2016, she appeared as Nicole in the HBO drama series Vinyl.[2]
Her other television credits include Power, Flaked, Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, and Tyler Perry's Sistas.[5]
Producing career
McKinley later expanded her career into film production. According to the press notes for By Design, she began focusing more extensively on producing during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she spent time living in Mexico.[4]
Her early producing work included the short film Itsy Bitsy.[4]
McKinley subsequently worked as an executive producer on By Design, directed by Amanda Kramer. She also appeared in the film as Sarah the Stockist.[3][4]
The film stars Juliette Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Samantha Mathis, Robin Tunney, Clifton Collins Jr., Betty Buckley, Melanie Griffith, and Udo Kier.[4]
By Design was selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. McKinley was credited as one of the film's executive producers.[4]
Other activities
McKinley has expressed an interest in producing projects centered on unconventional stories and underrepresented communities.[4]
She has supported Point of Pride, a nonprofit organization that provides support and healthcare-related assistance to transgender people.[4]
Outside of her work in entertainment, McKinley has participated in skiing, snowboarding, and scuba diving.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Smurfs | Model | |
| 2013 | The Wolf of Wall Street | Heidi | Credited as Madison McKinley Garton |
| 2014 | The Other Woman | ||
| 2016 | Kensho at the Bedfellow | ||
| 2017 | Palm Swings | Rachel | |
| 2017 | Molly's Game | Shelby | |
| 2017 | Realms | Jewel | |
| 2018 | American Fright Fest | Taylor | |
| 2019 | Purge of Kingdoms | Denise, Mother of Dragons | |
| 2023 | Hashtag Proposal | Lisa | |
| 2025 | By Design | Sarah the Stockist | Also executive producer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 30 Rock | Dutch Cousin | |
| 2009 | Flight of the Conchords | Gel Girl | |
| 2009 | Kings | Bartender | |
| 2009 | Rescue Me | Snezyanna | |
| 2009 | Michael & Michael Have Issues | Jenny | |
| 2010 | White Collar | Attendant | |
| 2011 | Damages | Model | |
| 2011 | The Bachelor | Herself | Season 15 contestant |
| 2012 | The Good Wife | Melody | |
| 2012 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Claire | |
| 2013 | Person of Interest | Candi | |
| 2015 | Orange Is the New Black | Rachel | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Vinyl | Nicole | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Flaked | ||
| 2014 | Power | ||
| 2019 | Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television | ||
| 2019-2020 | Tyler Perry's Sistas |
Production credits
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | By Design | Executive producer |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Madison McKinley". TV Guide. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Madison McKinley". IMDb. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Madison McKinley Movies & TV Shows". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 "By Design – Press Notes" (PDF). Music Box Films. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Madison McKinley List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Collins, Scott (20 January 2011). "Madison Garton, model who walked off 'The Bachelor,' is shocked to discover show involves 'strategizing'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
External links
- Madison McKinley on IMDb
- Madison McKinley at Rotten Tomatoes
- Madison McKinley at Amazon Prime Video
- Madison McKinley on Instagram
- Madison McKinley on Facebook
- Madison McKinley on X