Lexi Underwood
Lexi Underwood | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Lexi Underwoodis an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Pearl Warren inLittle Fires Everywhere.She also played Athena inWill vs the Future,a comedicscience fictionseries created and executive produced byTim McKeonand Kevin Seccia, and directed byJoe Nussbaum.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Underwood made her professional theatrical debut in November 2013 at age ten, at theFord's TheatreinWashington, D.C.in their acclaimed production ofCharles Dickens’A Christmas Carolas Want/Urchin Girl.[3]
On December 15, 2014, Underwood performed inMister Magoo's Christmas Carolfor theActors Fund of America's one night only benefit concert, which was directed by Peter Flynn and musically directed byJohn McDaniel.[4][5]In November 2015, Underwood was cast as YoungNalain theDisney 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 theCBSseriesPerson of Interestin the role of Queen Bee. Underwood went on to appear inCode Blackas Emily Campbell, Dr. Campbell's daughter,Henry Dangeras Narlee,Walk the Prankas Nice Nancy,[7]Raven's Homeas Shannon Reynolds,David S. Pumpkins’ Halloween Special[8]as Paige (voice)[9]animated byBento Box Entertainment;andWill Vs The Futureas Athena,[10]a time traveling, warrior rebel from the future. She has a recurring role onCriminal Mindsas Keeley Mendoza-Smith, Emily Prentiss's stepdaughter. Her role inLittle Fires Everywherewas called "excellent" by theNew 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.RetrievedJune 25,2020.
- ^"UP-AND-COMING ACTRESS LEXI UNDERWOOD SCORES BIG WITH NEW AMAZON PRIME HIT".BCK Online.September 5, 2017.RetrievedOctober 20,2017.
- ^"Artistic Team".Ford's Theatre.RetrievedOctober 19,2017.
- ^"Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, With Douglas Sills, Joshua Henry, Christopher Sieber, Robert Cuccioli, Janet Dacal and More, Held Tonight".Playbill.RetrievedOctober 19,2017.
- ^"Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, Starring Douglas Sills, Announces Full Casting".TheaterMania.RetrievedOctober 19,2017.
- ^"Alexandra Underwood".Broadway World.RetrievedOctober 19,2017.
- ^"Lexi Underwood on 'Walk the Prank' Tonight, Pictures From LES MISERABLES, and more!".Kids on Tour.October 10, 2017.RetrievedOctober 19,2017.
- ^Evans, Greg (September 28, 2017)."'SNL's David S. Pumpkins Sketch Gets Animated Halloween Special; Tom Hanks To Voice Character ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedOctober 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.RetrievedNovember 3,2017.
- ^"Will vs. The Future: season 1/ Episode 1" Pilot "[Series Premiere] – Overview/ Commentary (with Spoilers)".Wherever I Look.September 2, 2017.RetrievedOctober 19,2017.
- ^Hale, Mike (March 17, 2020)."Review: 'Little Fires Everywhere' Ignites Over Race and Class".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.RetrievedMarch 18,2020.
- ^"News".HALF-CASTE FILM.RetrievedOctober 19,2017.
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