Skyler Samuels(born 1993 or 1994)[1][2]is an American actress, known for her roles in the television seriesWizards of Waverly Place,The Gates,The Nine Lives of Chloe King,Scream QueensandThe Gifted.
Skyler Samuels | |
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Born | 1993 or 1994 (age 30–31) Los Angeles,California,U.S. |
Alma mater | Stanford University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2004–present |
Television | |
Spouse | Lucas Till |
Children | 1 |
Early life
editSamuels was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Kathy, a producer for unscripted series, and Scott, a U.S. marshal. She has three brothers and a sister.[3]
Career
editSamuels held a recurring role as Gertrude "Gigi" Hollingsworth inWizards of Waverly PlaceonDisney Channel.She also played the child celebrity Ashley Blake on theDrake & Joshepisode "Little Diva". She then appeared in the filmsThe Stepfather(2009) andFurry Vengeance(2010). She also starred in theABCseriesThe Gatesas Andie Bates and theABC FamilyseriesThe Nine Lives of Chloe King,in which she played Chloe.[4]
Samuels next appeared in the recurring role of Bonnie Lipton in thefourth seasonof theFXhorror seriesAmerican Horror Story.[5]She co-starred withMae WhitmanandBella Thornein the high school comedy filmThe DUFF(2015).[6]She played a leading role in season one of theFoxhorror comedy seriesScream Queens.[7](2017). Samuels appears in a recurring role as all three Frost sisters (theStepford Cuckoos) in theX-Men-based Fox television seriesThe Gifted.[8]
Samuels appeared inMeg 2: The Trenchas Jess.[9]
Personal life
editSamuels studied marketing and intellectual property atStanford University.Taking off a quarter to filmScream Queens,she returned to school in January 2016 and graduated in June 2016. She was a member of theKappa Alpha Thetasorority.[10]
Around 2017-2018, Samuels began dating actorLucas Till.In March 2024, Samuels revealed that the two had since gotten married and were currently residing in Till's hometown ofAtlanta, Georgia.[11]In May 2024, Samuels announced that they had welcomed their first child earlier that year.[12]
Filmography
edit† | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Film
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Junior Pilot | Mary Jo | Video |
2005 | The Adventures of Big Handsome Guy and His Little Friend | Young Super Hot Girl | Short film |
2005 | A Host of Trouble | Maureen | Short film |
2009 | The Stepfather | Beth Harding | |
2010 | Furry Vengeance | Amber | |
2014 | Helicopter Mom | Carrie | |
2015 | The DUFF | Jess Harris | |
2016 | The Last Virgin in LA | Courtney | Short film |
2018 | Public Disturbance | Kasey | |
2018 | Sharon 1.2.3. | Sharon #3 | |
2018 | Spare Room[13] | Lillian | |
2021 | Masquerade[14] | Woman | |
2021 | For Every Good Invention | Mary | Short film |
2023 | Meg 2: The Trench | Jess |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Drake & Josh | Ashley Blake | Episode: "Little Diva" |
2005 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Brianna | Episode: "The Fairest of Them All" |
2005 | That's So Raven | Chrissy Collins | Episode: "Goin' Hollywood" |
2006 | Love, Inc. | Maureen | Episode: "Arrested Development" |
2007–2008 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Gigi Hollingsworth | 3 episodes |
2009 | Bless This Mess | Libby | Television film |
2010 | The Gates | Andie Bates | Main role |
2011 | The Nine Lives of Chloe King | Chloe King | Lead role |
2013 | Bloodline | Bird Benson | Television film |
2014 | American Horror Story: Freak Show | Bonnie Lipton | 4 episodes |
2015 | Scream Queens | Grace Gardner | Main role (season 1) |
2017–2019 | The Gifted | The Frost sisters(Esme, Sophie and Phoebe) | Main role (season 2); recurring role (season 1) |
2021 | The Rookie | Charlotte Luster | Episode: "True Crime" |
2021 | Showmance | Casey | Main role |
2021 | Switched Before Birth | Olivia Crawford | Television film |
2022 | The Gabby Petito Story | Gabby Petito | Television film; also executive producer |
2023 | Aurora Teagarden Mysteries:Something New | Aurora Teagarden | Television film[15] |
2024 | My Dreams of You | Grace | Television film[16] |
2024 | Aurora Teagarden Mysteries:A Lesson in Murder | Aurora Teagarden | Television film[17] |
2024 | Aurora Teagarden Mysteries:Death at the Diner | Aurora Teagarden | Television film[18] |
Awards
editYear | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2011 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Breakout Show | The Nine Lives of Chloe King | Nominated |
Choice Breakout Star | — | Nominated | ||
2018 | Napa Valley Film Festival | Audience Award | Spare Room | Won |
2019 | Mammoth Film Festival | Acting | N/A | Won |
References
edit- ^"How Skyler Samuels Went From Disney Star To Stanford Student".YouTube.March 4, 2024.RetrievedApril 15,2024.
- ^Russell, John (October 8, 2018)."'The Gifted' Star Skyler Samuel [sic] Teases What's Ahead for the Frost Sisters ".TV Insider.Archived fromthe originalon October 9, 2018.RetrievedJuly 22,2023.
- ^"Clawing her way to the top".New York Post.June 12, 2011.RetrievedJanuary 31,2015.
- ^Valdesolo, Fiorella (May 22, 2011)."Skyler Samuels: The Secret Life".Teen Vogue.RetrievedAugust 25,2012.
- ^Blake, Emily (September 16, 2014)."'American Horror Story' adds 'Chloe King' star to its freak show ".Entertainment Weekly.RetrievedOctober 26,2019.
- ^"'Nine Lives of Chloe King' Star Joins CBS Films' 'The DUFF' (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.May 22, 2014.RetrievedOctober 9,2014.
- ^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 11, 2015)."'Scream Queens': Skyler Samuels Cast as Series Regular ".Variety.RetrievedMay 11,2015.
- ^Petski, Denise (November 17, 2017)."The Gifted:Skyler Samuels Set To Recur In Fox's Marvel Drama Series ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedNovember 7,2018.
- ^Kit, Borys (February 23, 2022)."Meg 2: The TrenchAdds Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels and Sergio Peris-Mencheta (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedFebruary 23,2022.
- ^August 2015 issue of Elle magazine
- ^"How Skyler Samuels Went From Disney Star To Stanford Student".YouTube.March 4, 2024.RetrievedMay 20,2024.
- ^"Hallmark's Skyler Samuels Reveals She's a New Mom Ahead of Mother's Day".Heavy.May 9, 2024.RetrievedMay 20,2024.
- ^"Square Room".Napa Valley Register.November 9, 2018.RetrievedDecember 3,2018.
- ^"Bella Thorne To Star In Home Invasion Thriller 'Masquerade'".Deadline.December 10, 2019.RetrievedJanuary 4,2020.
- ^"Hallmark's Aurora Teagarden Franchise to Return with Prequel Movie Led by New Stars (Exclusive)".ETOnline.March 9, 2023.RetrievedJune 10,2023.
- ^>"Skyler Samuels Talks Abraham Lincoln Dream, My Dreams of You Movie".usweekly.August 8, 2024.RetrievedAugust 11,2024.
- ^"Hallmark Provides Clues on New & Returning Mystery Franchises".Heavy.March 11, 2024.RetrievedMay 22,2024.
- ^"Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner".Hallmark Channel.October 10, 2024.RetrievedOctober 12,2024.