Lauren McKnight
| Lauren McKnight | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 3, 1988 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Years active | 2005-present |
Lauren McKnight (born October 3, 1988) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Skye Rotter in MTV's My Super Psycho Sweet 16 trilogy.
Career
McKnight began her career when she was seventeen in Disney Channel's TV Movie Go Figure. She then landed a supporting role in feature film Unaccompanied Minors in 2006. In 2007, she starred in the film Whisper Island, in which she played the role of Sam Dalton.
She is also known for her roles in the 2008 television series Lifeless and teen rom-com HottieBoombaLottie which was picked up by MTV.
In 2009 she played the lead role in MTV's My Super Psycho Sweet 16 as Skye Rotter. In 2010 she reprised her character Skye Rotter in My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2. And for the final time in the 2012 third installment of the series, My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3.[1]
In 2013 McKnight played Elizabeth the "Lizard" on Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.[2]
Personal life
McKnight has three younger brothers.
In an interview, McKnight said that when she's not working, she is usually out with friends. She loves going to movies, or out to local concerts.
She's stated that of anyone in Hollywood, she would most like to work with Wes Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Tim Burton, The Coen Brothers and the likes.
In January 2016 McKnight was the lead subject of a New York Times article about Los Angeles based actors and artists taking jobs driving for Uber and Lyft in between acting and artistic jobs.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Unaccompanied Minors | Jetsetter | |
| 2007 | Whisper Island | Sam Dalton | |
| 2007 | House of Fears | Megan | |
| 2008 | HottieBoombaLottie | Cleo | |
| 2008 | Caleb Couldn't Love | Riley | Short film |
| 2008 | Forever Strong | Gina | |
| 2009 | Heels Over Head | Jade | Short film |
| 2011 | Bad Wolf | Red | Short film |
| 2012 | So Undercover | Alex Patrone | |
| 2015 | Welcome to the Party | Eliza | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Go Figure | Skater #2 | Television film |
| 2008 | Lifeless | Emily | Television film |
| 2009 | My Super Psycho Sweet 16 | Skye Rotter | Television film |
| 2010 | My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2 | Television film | |
| 2012 | My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3 | Television film | |
| 2013 | Wendell & Vinnie | Crystal | Episode: "Valentines & the Cultural Experience" |
| 2013 | Family Tools | Louise | Episode: "Now You See Me, Now You Don't" |
| 2013 | Teen Wolf | Emily | Episode: "Firefiles" |
| 2013–2014 | Once Upon a Time in Wonderland | Elizabeth "Lizard" | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Mistresses | Brynn | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street | Lily Van Goethen | Episode: "Gortimer Gets Shushed" |
| 2015 | Down Dog | Ruthie | Television film |
| 2015 | Wicked City | Famous Star | Episode: "The Very Thought of You" |
References
- ↑ "Exclusive Interview: Actress Lauren McKnight Talks the Evolution of Skye Rotter and More for My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3 - Dread Central". dreadcentral.com. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ "'OUAT in Wonderland' Spoilers and Casting News: Beowulf's Grendel and The Lizard". buddytv.com. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ Jacob Bernstein (January 24, 2016). "The New Side Job for Actors and Artists in Los Angeles: Driving". The New York Times. Retrieved January 24, 2016.