Emily Skinner (actress, born 2002)
Emily Noelle Skinner (born November 30, 2002[1]) is an American actress, known for her work with the Brat network and for her role as Amber on the Disney Channel series Andi Mack.
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 Skinner in 2019 | |
| Born | Emily Noelle Skinner November 30, 2002 Mission Viejo, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Personal life
Skinner was born in Mission Viejo,[2] and was raised in Trabuco Canyon.[3] Her parents are Jennifer and Steve, and she has an older sister, Lauren.[3]
She has supported and been involved in charity and activism, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Mattel Children's Hospital, Time's Up, and the March for Our Lives.[4]
Career
Skinner began acting at the age of six, when she was enrolled into an acting class, and she later signed with Abrams Artists Agency. Her first role was in a 2009 episode of NUMB3RS.[2][3]
In 2010, Skinner starred as one of the leads in short film Sodales, directed by Jessica Biel, which was a part of Glamour Magazine's "Reel Moments". She has also had several guest roles on television shows including Shake it Up, Days of Our Lives, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Austin & Ally, The Mindy Project, Sam & Cat, Criminal Minds, Rizzoli & Isles, and more.[2] In 2015, she appeared in the music video for "Broken Arrows", an Avicii song.[2] She starred in her first theatrical film, Blood Ransom, in 2014.[5]
Skinner landed her first major role as Amber on the Disney Channel series Andi Mack, which premiered in 2017. She auditioned for the role of Andi, Buffy, and Amber, and participated in a chemistry read with Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Asher Angel.[3][4] In 2018, Skinner began working with the Brat network. Her roles include Diana in Total Eclipse[6] and Chloe in Crown Lake.[7] She has also made an appearance in the network's talk show, Brat Chat. In November 2018, she and Lilia Buckingham released a single, "Denim Jacket" and donated a portion of the proceeds to GLAAD.[8]
Skinner starred as Cindy Stallings in the 2019 dance film, Next Level.[9] She has upcoming film roles in The Lies I Tell Myself, Secrets in the Water, and Double Kidnapped.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Swimming Lesson | Jenny | Short film | |
| 2010 | Sodales | Shannon | Short film | [2] |
| 2010 | Eternity Road | Aria | Short film | |
| 2014 | Blood Ransom | Emily Hudson | [5] | |
| 2019 | Next Level | Cindy Stallings | [9] | |
| 2020 | It Counts | Stella | Short film | |
| TBA | The Lies I Tell Myself | Katie | In post-production | |
| TBA | Secrets in the Water | Bailey | In post-production | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NUMB3RS | Cynthia Jane Bramon (CJ) | Episode: "Hydra" | [3] |
| 2010 | Keeping Up with the Guptas | Katie | TV movie | |
| 2010 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Alise Jones | Episode: "Sqweegel" | [4] |
| 2011 | Shake it Up | Sally van Buren | Episode: "Glitz it Up" | [3] |
| 2011 | Days of Our Lives | Kim Marston | 1 episode | [2] |
| 2011 | Five | Sally | TV movie | |
| 2011 | Austin & Ally | Mad Dog | Episode: "Kangaroos & Chaos" | [4] |
| 2012 | Man Up! | Tess | Episode: "Letting Go" | |
| 2013 | The Mindy Project | Janie | Episode: "Triathlon" | [4] |
| 2013 | Sam & Cat | Chloe | 3 episodes | [10] |
| 2013 | Criminal Minds | Julie Hoover | Episode: "The Return" | [4] |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp | Froggy | 2 episodes | [2] |
| 2016 | Angel from Hell | 11 Year Old Allison | Episode: "Funsgiving" | |
| 2016 | Rizzoli & Isles | Wendy Sokoloff | Episode: "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" | [3] |
| 2017–2019 | Andi Mack | Amber | Recurring role; 24 episodes | [3] |
| TBA | Double Kidnapped | Chloe | TV movie | |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | Total Eclipse | Diana | Main role | [6] |
| 2018 | Brat Chat | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2018 | Brat Holiday Spectacular | Diana | Brat holiday special | |
| 2019–present | Crown Lake | Chloe Hauser | Main role | [7] |
Music videos
| Song | Year | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Broken Arrow" | 2015 | Avicii | [2] | |
| "Only Human" | 2016 | Ty Waters | ||
| "Denim Jacket" | 2018 | Emily & Lilia | [11] | |
| "Phobias" | 2020 | Johnny Orlando | ||
References
- Hudson, Shawna (January 30, 2019). "Here's What You Don't Know About Andi Mack Star Emily Skinner". Sweety High. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- "Miss July 2018: Emily Skinner". Teenlionaire. July 27, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- Larsen, Peter (November 24, 2017). "Disney Channel's 'Andi Mack' star Emily Skinner talks 'mean girl' character, 'wonderful' Cyrus storyline". The Orange County Register. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- "Interview: Actress Emily Skinner". Everly Mag. March 28, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- "Anne shooting Hollywood film 'Blood Ransom'". ABS-CBN News. January 7, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- Holloway, Daniel (March 12, 2018). "Digital Network Brat Orders Series 'Total Eclipse' With Mackenzie Ziegler, Lauren Orlando (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- Hipes, Patrick (May 7, 2019). "'Pretty Little Liars' Author Sara Shepard Sets 'Crown Lake' Series At Brat". Deadline. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- Stivale, Shelby (November 8, 2018). "Lilia Buckingham and Emily Skinner team up for new song, 'Denim Jacket'". TigerBeat. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (July 24, 2018). "'Dance Moms' Chloe Lukasiak, Lauren Orlando, Emily Skinner & More Taking It To The 'Next Level'". Deadline. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- "Emily Skinner Opens Up About "Sam & Cat" "Andi Mack" & "Total Eclipse"". Hollywire. August 28, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- Stivale, Shelby (November 27, 2018). "Emily Skinner and Lilia Buckingham give fans a behind the scenes look at the making of their first single". TigerBeat. Retrieved May 10, 2019.