Lexi Underwood
Lexi Underwood | |
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| Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Lexi Underwood is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Pearl Warren in Little Fires Everywhere. She also played Athena in Will vs the Future, a comedic science fiction series created and executive produced by Tim McKeon and Kevin Seccia, and directed by Joe Nussbaum.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Underwood made her professional theatrical debut in November 2013 at age ten, at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. in their acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as Want/Urchin Girl.[3]
On December 15, 2014, Underwood performed in Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol for the Actors Fund of America's one night only benefit concert, which was directed by Peter Flynn and musically directed by John McDaniel.[4][5] In November 2015, Underwood was cast as Young Nala in the Disney Theatrical Productions’ The Lion King.[6] Underwood performed with the North-American Touring Company from January to August 2015 and covered Broadway in the same role.
On October 14, 2014, Underwood made her television debut on the CBS series Person of Interest in the role of Queen Bee. Underwood went on to appear in Code Black as Emily Campbell, Dr. Campbell's daughter, Henry Danger as Narlee, Walk the Prank as Nice Nancy,[7] Raven's Home as Shannon Reynolds, David S. Pumpkins’ Halloween Special[8] as Paige (voice)[9] animated by Bento Box Entertainment; and Will Vs The Future as Athena,[10] a time traveling, warrior rebel from the future. She has a recurring role on Criminal Minds as Keeley Mendoza-Smith, Emily Prentiss's stepdaughter. Her role in Little Fires Everywhere was called "excellent" by the New York Times,[11] which said, "The scenes between [her mother] Mia and Pearl, both the tender and the angry ones, are the show’s highlights."
Filmography
[edit]Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Person of Interest | Queen Bee | CBS | Episode: "Brotherhood" |
| 2016 | The Crooked Man | Young Charlotte | Syfy | TV movie |
| Code Black | Emily Campbell | CBS | Episode: "Ava Maria" | |
| 2017 | Henry Danger | Narlee | Nickelodeon | 3 episodes |
| The Nerd Posse | Jennifer | Pilot | ||
| Walk the Prank | Nice Nancy | Disney XD | 4 episodes | |
| Raven's Home | Shannon Reynolds | Disney Channel | Episode: "You're Gonna Get It" | |
| Will Vs The Future | Athena | Amazon Video | Pilot | |
| The David S. Pumpkins Animated Halloween Special | Paige (voice) | NBC | Saturday Night Live | |
| 2018 | The Good Doctor | Spirit Garcia | ABC | Episode "Heartfelt” |
| 2019 | Family Reunion | Ava | Netflix | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Criminal Minds | Keely Mendoza-Smith | CBS | Episode “Rusty” |
| Little Fires Everywhere | Pearl Warren | Hulu | Main role, 8 episodes | |
| 2021 | Just Beyond | Ella | Disney+ | Episode "We've Got Spirits, Yes We Do" |
| 2022 | The First Lady | Malia Obama | Showtime | 5 episodes |
| 2023 | Cruel Summer | Isabella LaRue | Freeform | Main role (season 2) |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Forgotten Happiness | Alexis | New York Film Academy | Student Film |
| 2014 | Dance-Off | Dancer | Across The Floor Productions | |
| 2016 | Half-Caste[12] | Amelia | IV Sight Pictures | Short film |
| 2017 | Girl Minus | Koko | New York Film Academy | |
| Dirt | Voice role | ESX Entertainment | ||
| 2018 | If Not Now, When? | Jillian | Krazy Actress Productions | |
| 2022 | Sneakerella | Kira King | Jane Startz Productions |
Theater
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | A Christmas Carol | Want/Urchin Girl | Ford's Theatre | |
| 2014 | Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol | Belinda Cratchit | Actors Fund of America | |
| 2015 | The Lion King (musical) | Young Nala | Disney Theatrical Productions | Gazelle National Tour |
References
[edit]- ^ "Amazon Debuts Kids Pilots Sept. 1". NextTV. August 31, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "UP-AND-COMING ACTRESS LEXI UNDERWOOD SCORES BIG WITH NEW AMAZON PRIME HIT". BCK Online. September 5, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ^ "Artistic Team". Ford's Theatre. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, With Douglas Sills, Joshua Henry, Christopher Sieber, Robert Cuccioli, Janet Dacal and More, Held Tonight". Playbill. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, Starring Douglas Sills, Announces Full Casting". TheaterMania.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Alexandra Underwood". Broadway World. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Lexi Underwood on 'Walk the Prank' Tonight, Pictures From LES MISERABLES, and more!". Kids on Tour. October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Evans, Greg (September 28, 2017). "'SNL's David S. Pumpkins Sketch Gets Animated Halloween Special; Tom Hanks To Voice Character". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "David S Pumpkins is 'His Own Thing' in this clip from his Halloween Special – The Super Powered Fancast". The Super Powered Fancast. October 26, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ "Will vs. The Future: season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Commentary (with Spoilers)". Wherever I Look. September 2, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Hale, Mike (March 17, 2020). "Review: 'Little Fires Everywhere' Ignites Over Race and Class". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ "News". HALF-CASTE FILM. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Lexi Underwood at IMDb
- Official website
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- 21st-century African-American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- African-American child actresses
- American child actresses
- American film actresses
- American television actresses
- American stage actresses