Hendrix Yancey Explained

Birth Place:Benton, Arkansas, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2017–present

Hendrix Yancey is an American actress. She is known for her starring role as Jan Broberg in A Friend Of The Family and her earlier roles in Netflix's series Stranger Things and Unbelievable, and Amazon Prime's feature film Charming the Hearts of Men.[1]

Early life

Yancey was born in Benton, Arkansas,[2] the daughter of Timie[3] and Jake Yancey. She has an elder brother.[4] [5]

Career

In 2017, at the age of 5, after a workshop at Gray Studios, Yancey acquired Susie Mains of Trilogy Talent as a manager. She then became represented by The Osbrink Agency. Within a month, Yancey secured her first series regular role in the American TV series Versus, produced by AwesomenessTV Production.

She was cast in Netflix’s series Unbelievable in 2018 as Daisy, Merritt Wever’s daughter at the age of 9.[6] Unbelievable was nominated for four Golden Globes and four Emmy Awards among several other international nominations.[7]

Shortly after Unbelievable, Yancey appeared in Amazon’s feature film, Charming the Hearts of Men, alongside Anna Friel, Kelsey Grammer, and Sean Astin.

As of 2022, she appeared as Young Elizabeth in Middle Goblin’s film, Dweller and portrayed Gwen in George & Tammy, which stars Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain. She appeared as number 013 in season 4 of Netflix’s original series, Stranger Things. Yancey portrays a new test subject in the Hawkins Lab who participates in the Nina Project with Dr. Brenner.[8] [9] [10]

Yancey starred in Peacock’s limited true crime series, A Friend of the Family. She plays Jan Broberg, a young girl from Pocatello, Idaho, who was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family friend. Yancey is stars alongside Mckenna Grace, Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy, Colin Hanks, and Lio Tipton. The series was released on October 6, 2022, on Peacock.

Personal life

As of 2022, Yancey splits her time between Hot Springs, Arkansas,[11] and Los Angeles.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019UnbelievableDaisy
2022Stranger Things013
A Friend of the FamilyJan Broberg
George & TammyGwen

References

  1. News: Otterson . Joe . 2022-03-25 . Peacock True Crime Series 'Friend of the Family' Casts Hendrix Yancey as Young Jan Broberg . 2022-06-22 . Variety.
  2. News: Garcia. Mario. Stranger Things Actress and Arkansas Native Starring in New Show. KKYR-FM. September 21, 2022. November 22, 2022.
  3. News: 2018-08-12 . PAPER TRAILS: 6-year-old Arkansas girl on to Netflix show; Fox 16's Wess Moore joins The Buzz . 2022-06-22 . The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
  4. News: Pierce. Sam. 6-year-old Benton girl making impression in Hollywood. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. December 31, 2017. November 22, 2022.
  5. News: Jayroe. Dustin. A Natural: Hendrix Yancey – Benton. AY Magazine. February 28, 2020. November 22, 2022.
  6. News: Andreeva . Nellie . 2022-03-25 . Hendrix Yancey Joins Mckenna Grace In ‘A Friend Of The Family’ True-Crime Limited Series At Peacock . 2022-06-22 . Deadline Hollywood.
  7. News: Olliver . Ellen . 2020-01-06 . Golden Globes 2020: Star-studded moments at Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., InStyle parties . 2022-06-22 . Los Angeles Times.
  8. News: 2022-06-06 . Hendrix Yancey Scores Roles Of A Lifetime In "Stranger Things" And "A Friend Of The Family" . 2022-06-22 . www.brazilbreakingnews.com.
  9. News: 2022-05-23 . Arkansas actress heading to the Upside Down in new season of 'Stranger Things' . 2022-06-22 . KARK-TV.
  10. News: Abelita . Amanda . 2022-06-06 . Hendrix Yancey Scores Roles Of A Lifetime In "Stranger Things" And "A Friend Of The Family" . 2022-06-22 . EIN Presswire.
  11. Meet Hendrix Yancey Actress, Singer & Professional Dog-Petter. SHOUTOUT LA. January 24, 2022. November 22, 2022.

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