Caitlin Carmichael (born 2004) is an American actress. Her credits include In the Motherhood (2008), Criminal Minds (2009), Shake It Up, iCarly, Hot in Cleveland, Law & Order: LA, and Bag of Bones (all 2011), The Wicked (2013), 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), Martyrs (2015), The Night Visitor 2: Heather's Story (2016), Young Sheldon and The Good Doctor (both 2017), Life Itself (2018), Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021), and Dwight in Shining Armor (2019–2021).
Caitlin Carmichael | |
|---|---|
 Carmichael in 2018 | |
| Born | 2004 (age 19–20) Tifton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Life and career
editCarmichael was born in Tifton, Georgia.[1] She made her acting debut as a 3-year-old,[2] in Jenny McCarthy's web series, In the Motherhood (2008).[3] Her other early career credits include Shake It Up, iCarly, Hot in Cleveland, Law & Order: LA, and Criminal Minds.[4]
In 2010, she appeared alongside Jack Black in the short comedy film The Mis-Informant.[5]
In 2011, she was nominated Best Performance in a short film by a Young Actress Ten and Under at the 32nd Young Artist Awards, for the short film The Mis-Informant.[6]
In 2012, at the 33rd Young Artist Awards, she was nominated for Best Performance as a Guest in a TV series in Shake It Up and also won Best Performance in a mini-series for her role in Bag of Bones.[7]
In 2019, she played Gretta, a leading character in the BYUtv family fantasy TV show, Dwight in Shining Armor.[8][9]
In 2021, she starred as Tracey Lee in Lionsgate serial killer thriller Midnight in the Switchgrass, in a cast that included Megan Fox, Bruce Willis, and Sistine Stallone.[3]
Personal life
editCarmichael enrolled to the University of California, Los Angeles and purportedly, as of July 2021, was the youngest female ever to be accepted into the university at the age of 14.[2] She studied for an American Literature & Culture degree.[3]
In addition to acting, Carmichael spends time taking dance classes (ballet, tap, and hip hop), as well as gymnastics. She also does volunteer work with the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, helping feed the homeless.[10]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Backlight | Jamie | |
| 2010 | The Mis-Informant | Bethany | Short |
| 2011 | Conception | Lucy | |
| 2012 | Forgetting the Girl | Nicole | |
| 2012 | Lizzie | Young Lizzie | |
| 2012 | Lany's Morning | Little Girl | Short |
| 2013 | The Wicked | Amanda Drake | Video |
| 2013 | Wiener Dog Nationals | Bridget Jack | |
| 2013 | A Country Christmas | Miley Logan | |
| 2014 | Shoulder to Shoulder | Rachael | Short |
| 2014 | 300: Rise of an Empire | Artemisia (age 8) | |
| 2014 | Teacher of the Year | Sierra Carter | |
| 2014 | Bedbug | Dee | Short |
| 2014 | Being American | Angela | |
| 2014 | Unmatched | Lucy | Short |
| 2015 | Sweetheart | Sweetheart | Short |
| 2015 | Wiener Dog Internationals | Bridget Jack | |
| 2015 | An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success | Maddy | |
| 2015 | Operation: Neighborhood Watch! | Rosemary | |
| 2015 | Martyrs | Sam | |
| 2015 | Monsters | Jenn | Short |
| 2016 | A Boy Called Po | Amelia Carr | |
| 2016 | The Dandy Warhols: Catcher in the Rye | Phoebe Caulfield | Video short |
| 2016 | The Night Visitor 2: Heather's Story | Heather | |
| 2017 | A Mermaid's Tale | Ryan | |
| 2017 | Wheelman | Katie | |
| 2018 | Life Itself | Abby (11-13 Years Old) | |
| 2019 | Epiphany | Luka | |
| 2021 | Midnight in the Switchgrass | Tracey Lee | [3] |
Television and web
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | In the Motherhood[3] | Sasha | "Just Shoot Me, Cupid!" |
| Mystery ER | Madison | "Dead in Ten/Speed Bump" | |
| 2009 | Criminal Minds | Louisa Bonner | "Roadkill" |
| 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Young Bianca Stratford | Episode: "The Winner Takes It All" |
| 2011 | Shake It Up | Eileen Keller | Episode: "Glitz It Up" |
| Hot in Cleveland | Annabelle | Episode: "Elka's Snowbird" | |
| iCarly | Molly | Episode: "iPity the Nevel" | |
| Special Agent Oso | Athena (voice) | Episode: "Quatum of Celery/Drink Another Day" | |
| Law & Order: LA | Lily Winters | Episode: "Zuma Canyon" | |
| True Blood | Little Girl | 2 Episodes: "Let's Get Out of Here", "Burning Down the House" | |
| It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Samantha | Episode: "Frank Reynold's Little Beauties" | |
| Dexter | Ella | Episode: "Just Let Go" | |
| CSI: Miami | Tori Haverford | Episode: "Crowned" | |
| Bag of Bones | Kyra Devore | TV miniseries | |
| 2012 | Supermoms | Lily | TV series |
| Bad Girls | Piper Patterson | TV film | |
| Daybreak | 8-year-old Girl | Chapter: "Chapter 5" | |
| Retired at 35 | Chelsea | "The Grifters" | |
| The Neighbors | Emma | Episode: "Halloween-ween" | |
| The Dog Who Saved the Holidays | Kara Bannister | TV film | |
| 2012–2020 | Doc McStuffins | Alma (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2013 | Vegas | Geena Everson | "The Third Man" |
| Criminal Minds | Kylie Carpenter | "In the Blood" | |
| 2013–14 | Chosen | Ellie Mitchell | Main role |
| 2014 | Suburgatory | Paris | "No, You Can't Sit with Us" |
| The Legend of Korra | Tuyen (voice) | "The Calling" | |
| 2015 | Agent Carter | Anya (age 10) | "The Iron Ceiling" |
| Portrait of Love | Jess Dwyer | TV film | |
| 2016 | The Loud House | Kat (voice) | "Lincoln Loud Girl Guru/Come Sale Away" |
| Z Nation | Lucy (age 14) | "Duel" | |
| 2017 | Chicken Girls | Laney Raymond | web series |
| 2018 | Young Sheldon | Veronica (age 14) | Schoolgirl |
| The Good Doctor | Riley Mulloy | Patient | |
| 2019–2021 | Dwight in Shining Armor[8][9] | Gretta | Lead |
References
edit- ^ Miller, Dave (March 24, 2017). "Young Tifton actress makes her mark in Hollywood". WALB news. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Seth, Kenisha (2021). "Caitlin Carmichael: Actress and Youngest Female Student to be Accepted to UCLA". PhotoBook Magazine. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Caitlin Carmichael on Balancing Her Burgeoning Film Career with a Plethora of Philanthropy and Activism". untitled-magazine.com. December 20, 2021.
- ^ "Caitlin Carmichael". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
Caitlin Carmichael Filmography: * Shake It Up! * Hot in Cleveland * 10 Things I Hate About You * Criminal Minds
- ^ Ethan Rome (October 12, 2010). "Jack Black, America Ferrera Use Comedy to Help HCAN Unmask 'Liars for Hire'". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
The Mis-Informant -- A project by Health Care for America Now -- Starring: Jack Black, America Ferrera and Caitlin Carmichael
- ^ "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards 2011". Archived from the original on February 22, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
- ^ "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards 2012". Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ a b Haring, Bruce (May 26, 2018). "Caitlin Carmichael Scores Lead In BYUtv's 'Dwight In Shining Armor'". Deadline. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "Production begins on original scripted adventure comedy series "Dwight in Shining Armor" - BYUtv". BYUtv. May 24, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Angie Thompson and Adelia Ladson (March 5, 2011). "Watch for Caitlin". The Moultrie Observer.
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