Violet McGraw explained
Violet McGraw |
Birth Name: | Violet Elizabeth McGraw |
Birth Date: | 22 April 2011 |
Nationality: | American |
Years Active: | 2016–present |
Relatives: | Madeleine McGraw (sister) |
Violet Elizabeth McGraw[1] (born April 22, 2011[2] [1]) is an American child actress. She began acting at the age of five, with her debut credited role being a recurring role in the 2016 television series Love as Nina, and her first feature film being in 2018's Ready Player One. In 2019 she was nominated for an OFTA Television Award for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series for The Haunting of Hill House. She is also known for her role as Cady in the 2022 horror film M3GAN.
Career
Violet McGraw started acting at a young age. In 2016, McGraw made her acting debut in Reckless Juliets (2017) as Aria Morgan and the television series Love as Nina (2018). She was most known for roles of Alice in 2019's Jett, and her cameo scene as a child in a shopping cart in 2018's blockbuster, directed by Steven Spielberg, Ready Player One. In 2018 she had her first major role as young Nell Crain, younger version of Victoria Pedretti's character, in Mike Flanagan's Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House. She had been announced as part of the cast in September 2017.[3] McGraw then went on to star in Drama film Our Friend (2019) as Evie Teague with supporting roles in Doctor Sleep (2019) as Violet and Bennett's War (2019). Based on her experiences in The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep, McGraw was able to give advice to her older sister Madeleine when the latter starred in the horror film The Black Phone.[4]
McGraw made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in 2021's Black Widow as a young Yelena Belova, with the adult version played by Florence Pugh.[5] In 2021, she also starred in Separation (2021) as Jenny Vahn. She starred with fellow child star Amie Donald as one of the lead characters in the Universal Pictures technological horror film M3GAN, for Blumhouse, released in January 2023.[5] [6] [7] [8] The Hollywood Reporter noted that Donald and co-star McGraw "ended up becoming fast friends by the end of filming".[9] In May 2023, McGraw was cast in A Wonderful Way with Dragons.[10]
Personal life
Violet McGraw is the youngest of four children. Her older siblings are all also actors: Jack McGraw of The Good Dinosaur, Aidan McGraw of American Sniper, and Madeleine McGraw, who portrays Gwen in The Black Phone.[11]
Filmography
Film
Television
References
- News: All You Need To Know About Violet Elizabeth McGraw. University Wire. June 9, 2022. The Clemson Tiger. American actress Violet Elizabeth McGraw (born April 22, 2011) is famously known for her appearances on small and big screens.. .
- News: Almanac: Today's Birthdays. April 22, 2023. Dubuque Telegraph-Herald. A3. Actor Malcolm Barrett is 43. Actor Cassidy Freeman is 41. Actor Michelle Ryan is 39. Actor Zack Gottsagen is 38. Actor Amber Heard is 37. Singer-songwriter BC Jean is 36. Drummer Tripp Howell is 34. Rapper/singer Machine Gun Kelly is 33. Actor Pili Pascual is 22. Actor Violet McGraw is 12.. .
- Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. 'The Haunting Of Hill House': Mckenna Grace & Violet McGraw Join Netflix Series. Deadline Hollywood. September 25, 2017. December 28, 2022. November 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211109104345/https://deadline.com/2017/09/the-haunting-of-hill-house-mckenna-grace-violet-mcgraw-netflix-series-1202176337/. live.
- Web site: Meet the Breakout Stars of 'The Black Phone,' Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw. Perri. Nemiroff. June 28, 2022. Collider. January 9, 2023. December 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221219141250/https://collider.com/the-black-phone-mason-thames-madeleine-mcgraw-interview/. live.
- Web site: 'Black Widow' Actress Violet McGraw Joins Allison Williams In Blumhouse & Atomic Monster Thriller 'M3GAN'. Amanda. N'Duka. Deadline. April 9, 2021. December 29, 2022. April 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210409170831/https://deadline.com/2021/04/violet-mcgraw-allison-williams-blumhouse-atomic-monster-m3gan-1234731017/. live.
- Web site: Violet McGraw Joins Allison Williams In M3GAN From Blumhouse & Atomic Monster. Amanda. N'Duka. Deadline. April 9, 2021. December 28, 2022. April 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210409170831/https://deadline.com/2021/04/violet-mcgraw-allison-williams-blumhouse-atomic-monster-m3gan-1234731017/. live.
- Web site: 'M3GAN' Trailer Introduces a Killer Robot Child Thirsty for Blood and Mayhem. E. J.. Panaligan. Variety. October 11, 2022. January 9, 2023. October 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221026045841/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/m3gan-official-trailer-james-wan-blumhouse-1235399234/. live.
- News: New Zealand child dancer the star of a new horror movie trailer that's been viewed by millions. www.newshub.co.nz. Darren. Bevan. Newshub. 13 October 2022. January 9, 2023. October 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221016104606/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2022/10/new-zealand-child-dancer-the-star-of-a-new-horror-movie-trailer-that-s-been-viewed-by-millions.html. live.
- Web site: 'M3GAN' Premiere Featured Eight Look-Alike Dolls Dancing to Taylor Swift Song in Now-Viral Moment. Chris. Gardner. The Hollywood Reporter. December 9, 2022. January 10, 2023. December 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209011500/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/m3gan-film-allison-williams-blumhouse-horror-robotic-doll-1235278317/. live.
- Web site: Haring . Bruce . 2023-05-14 . M3gan Star Violet McGraw Signs For Indie Production A Wonderful Way With Dragons . 2023-05-15 . . May 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230515152628/https://deadline.com/2023/05/m3gan-star-violet-mcgraw-signs-indie-production-a-wonderful-way-with-dragons-1235366354/ . live .
- Web site: Colangelo . B. J. . January 5, 2023 . From The Black Phone To M3GAN, Two Sisters Are Taking Over Modern Horror . January 9, 2023 . . January 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106010751/https://www.slashfilm.com/1158431/from-the-black-phone-to-m3gan-two-sisters-are-taking-over-modern-horror/ . live .