Autumn Isabella Chiklis (born October 9, 1993) is an American actress and writer. She is best known for her role as Cassidy Mackey on The Shield (2002–2008).
Autumn Chiklis | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 9, 1993 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Life and career edit
Chiklis is the daughter of actors Michael Chiklis and Michelle Moran, and she has a younger sister Odessa, born in 1999.[1] She was born on October 9, 1993, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada while her father was shooting the television series The Commish. According to him, she was named Autumn "because she was born on such a beautiful autumn day."[2] She was very close to her father growing up, calling him her best friend. Chiklis described herself as bookish and quiet, contrasting with her fun, partying mother.[3] Between 2002 and 2008, she portrayed Cassidy Mackey on the TV show The Shield, the daughter of her real-life father, who played corrupt police officer Vic Mackey.[4] Chiklis was not allowed to watch the entire show due to the mature subject matter.[3]
She attended Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, graduating in 2012. Chiklis then attended the University of Southern California and joined a sorority.[5] She graduated in 2016 with a degree in theater and screenwriting. In August 2018, her first book, Smothered was published and became an LA Times Bestseller. Detailing the adventures of Elouise Hansen and her mother Shelly, the book is a fictionalized take on Chiklis's own upbringing.[3] Town & Country called the book "a humorous tale of the struggles that come after graduating summa cum laude."[6]
In addition to acting and writing, Chiklis has also done stand-up comedy.[7]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2008 | The Shield | Cassidy Mackey | TV series, main role |
| 2018 | Brosa Nostra | Alyssa Becker | TV short |
Bibliography edit
- Chiklis, Autumn (2018). Smothered: A Novel. Wednesday Books. ISBN 978-1250306784.
References edit
- ^ "Michael Chiklis, de The Shield, un papa poule... avec sa fille de 16 ans !". Purepeople (in French). March 31, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Hillary hits the 'Street'". The News-Press. October 15, 1993. p. 40. Retrieved August 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Goldstein, Joelle (August 6, 2018). "Hollywood Daughter Autumn Chiklis on Her TV Tough-Guy Dad and Debut Novel 'Smothered'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Dee, Jake (November 25, 2019). "The Shield: 10 Hidden Details About The Main Characters". Screenrant. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Schwartz, Rachel (March 13, 2013). "Girls gone greek". The Chronicle. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "The Best Books to Read in August 2018". Town & Country. July 30, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "AUTUMN CHIKLIS: SMOTHERED". WICN. November 14, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2020.