Lauren McKnight (born October 3, 1988) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Skye Rotter in the My Super Psycho Sweet 16 trilogy (2009–2012).
Lauren McKnight | |
|---|---|
 McKnight at the 2012 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 Movie Go Figure. She then landed a supporting role at feature film Unaccompanied Minors in 2006. In 2007, she starred in the film Whisper Island, in which she played the role of Sam Dalton.
She is also known for her roles in the 2008 television series Lifeless and teen romantic comedy HottieBoombaLottie which was picked up by MTV.
In 2009 she played the lead role, serial killer's daughter Skye Rotter, at MTV's My Super Psycho Sweet 16. At 2010 she reprised her character in My 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" on Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.[2]
Personal life
editThis section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (April 2018) |
McKnight 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 a New York Times article about Los Angeles based actors and artists taking jobs driving for Uber and Lyft at 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.com. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ "'OUAT in Wonderland' Spoilers and Casting News: Beowulf's Grendel and The Lizard". buddytv.com. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ Jacob Bernstein (January 24, 2016). "The New Side Job for Actors and Artists in Los Angeles: Driving". The New York Times. Retrieved January 24, 2016.