American actress
Caitlin Carmichael
Carmichael in 2018
Born 2004 (age 20–21) Occupation Actress Years active 2008–present
Caitlin Carmichael (born 2004) is an American actress. Her credits include In the Motherhood (2008), Criminal Minds (2009), Shake It Up , iCarly , Hot in Cleveland , Law & Order: LA , and Bag of Bones (all 2011), The Wicked (2013), 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), Martyrs (2015), Young Sheldon and The Good Doctor (both 2017), Life Itself (2018), Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021), and Dwight in Shining Armor (2019–2021).
Life and career
Carmichael was born in Tifton, Georgia .[ 1] She made her acting debut as a 3-year-old,[ 2] in Jenny McCarthy's web series, In the Motherhood (2008).[ 3] Her other early career credits include Shake It Up , iCarly , Hot in Cleveland , Law & Order: LA , and Criminal Minds .[ 4]
In 2010, she appeared alongside Jack Black in the short comedy film The Mis-Informant .[ 5]
In 2011, she was nominated Best Performance in a short film by a Young Actress Ten and Under at the 32nd Young Artist Awards , for the short film The Mis-Informant .[ 6]
In 2012, at the 33rd Young Artist Awards , she was nominated for Best Performance as a Guest in a TV series in Shake It Up and also won Best Performance in a mini-series for her role in Bag of Bones .[ 7]
In 2019, she played Gretta, a leading character in the BYUtv family fantasy TV show, Dwight in Shining Armor .[ 8] [ 9]
In 2021, she starred as Tracey Lee in Lionsgate serial killer thriller Midnight in the Switchgrass , in a cast that included Megan Fox , Bruce Willis , and Sistine Stallone .[ 3]
Personal life
Carmichael enrolled to the University of California, Los Angeles and purportedly, as of July 2021, was the youngest female ever to be accepted into the university at the age of 14.[ 2] She studied for an American Literature & Culture degree.[ 3]
In addition to acting, Carmichael spends time taking dance classes (ballet, tap, and hip hop), as well as gymnastics. She also does volunteer work with the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, helping feed the homeless.[ 10]
Filmography
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2010
Backlight
Jamie
2010
The Mis-Informant
Bethany
Short
2011
Conception
Lucy
2012
Forgetting the Girl
Nicole
2012
Lizzie
Young Lizzie
2012
Lany's Morning
Little Girl
Short
2013
The Wicked
Amanda Drake
Video
2013
Wiener Dog Nationals
Bridget Jack
2013
A Country Christmas
Miley Logan
2014
Shoulder to Shoulder
Rachael
Short
2014
300: Rise of an Empire
Artemisia (age 8)
2014
Teacher of the Year
Sierra Carter
2014
Bedbug
Dee
Short
2014
Being American
Angela
2014
Unmatched
Lucy
Short
2015
Sweetheart
Sweetheart
Short
2015
Wiener Dog Internationals
Bridget Jack
2015
An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success
Maddy
2015
Operation: Neighborhood Watch!
Rosemary
2015
Martyrs
Sam
2015
Monsters
Jenn
Short
2016
A Boy Called Po
Amelia Carr
2016
The Dandy Warhols: Catcher in the Rye
Phoebe Caulfield
Video short
2016
The Night Visitor 2: Heather's Story
Heather
2017
A Mermaid's Tale
Ryan
2017
Wheelman
Katie
2018
Life Itself
Abby (11-13 Years Old)
2019
Epiphany
Luka
2021
Midnight in the Switchgrass
Tracey Lee
[ 3]
Television and web
References
^ Miller, Dave (March 24, 2017). "Young Tifton actress makes her mark in Hollywood" . WALB news . Retrieved November 10, 2023 .
^ a b Seth, Kenisha (2021). "Caitlin Carmichael: Actress and Youngest Female Student to be Accepted to UCLA" . PhotoBook Magazine . Retrieved November 5, 2022 .
^ a b c d e "Caitlin Carmichael on Balancing Her Burgeoning Film Career with a Plethora of Philanthropy and Activism" . untitled-magazine.com . December 20, 2021.
^ "Caitlin Carmichael" . Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . 2012. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2011 . Caitlin Carmichael Filmography: * Shake It Up! * Hot in Cleveland * 10 Things I Hate About You * Criminal Minds
^ Ethan Rome (October 12, 2010). "Jack Black, America Ferrera Use Comedy to Help HCAN Unmask 'Liars for Hire' " . Huffington Post . Retrieved March 28, 2011 . The Mis-Informant -- A project by Health Care for America Now -- Starring: Jack Black, America Ferrera and Caitlin Carmichael
^ "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards 2011" . Archived from the original on February 22, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2011 .
^ "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards 2012" . Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012 .
^ a b Haring, Bruce (May 26, 2018). "Caitlin Carmichael Scores Lead In BYUtv's 'Dwight In Shining Armor' " . Deadline . Retrieved November 12, 2018 .
^ a b "Production begins on original scripted adventure comedy series "Dwight in Shining Armor" - BYUtv" . BYUtv. May 24, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018 .
^ Angie Thompson and Adelia Ladson (March 5, 2011). "Watch for Caitlin" . The Moultrie Observer .
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