Lauren McKnight(born October 3, 1988) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Skye Rotter in theMy Super Psycho Sweet 16trilogy(2009–2012).
Lauren McKnight | |
|---|---|
 McKnight at the2012 MTV Movie Awards | |
| Born | October 3, 1988 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Career
editMcKnight began her career when she was seventeen at 2005 at Disney Channel's TV MovieGo Figure.She then landed a supporting role at feature filmUnaccompanied Minorsin 2006. In 2007, she starred in the filmWhisper Island,in which she played the role of Sam Dalton.
She is also known for her roles in the 2008 television seriesLifelessand teenromantic comedyHottieBoombaLottiewhich was picked up by MTV.
In 2009 she played the lead role, serial killer's daughter Skye Rotter, at MTV'sMy Super Psycho Sweet 16.At 2010 she reprised her character inMy Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2,and again, for the final time, at the 2012 third installment of the series,My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3.[1]In 2013, McKnight played Elizabeth the "Lizard" onOnce Upon a Time in Wonderland.[2]
Personal life
editMcKnight has three younger brothers.
In an interview, McKnight said that when she is not working, she is usually out with friends. She loves going to movies, or out to local concerts.
In January 2016 McKnight was the lead subject of aNew York Timesarticle about Los Angeles based actors and artists taking jobs driving forUberandLyftat between acting and artistic jobs.[3]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 |
| 2018 | The Outer Wild | Laura | |
| 2018 | Nowhere Providence | Molly Mannequin | |
| 2019 | City of Morgana | Princess Cyberspace | Short film |
| 2020 | Heel | Missy | Short film |
Television
edit| 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 | Skye Rotter | Television film |
| 2012 | My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3 | Skye Rotter | 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" |
| 2019 | How to Get Away with Murder | Heather | Episode: "Say Goodbye" |
| 2020 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Coco | Episode: "High Society" |
| 2021 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Anna | Episode: "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7" |
| 2023 | Mayans M.C. | Chip | 6 episodes |
References
edit- ^"Exclusive Interview: Actress Lauren McKnight Talks the Evolution of Skye Rotter and More for My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3 - Dread Central".dreadcentral.9 March 2012.Retrieved26 September2016.
- ^"'OUAT in Wonderland' Spoilers and Casting News: Beowulf's Grendel and The Lizard ".buddytv.Retrieved26 September2016.
- ^Jacob Bernstein (January 24, 2016)."The New Side Job for Actors and Artists in Los Angeles: Driving".The New York Times.RetrievedJanuary 24,2016.