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Joey King
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Joey Lynn King
July 30, 1999 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Steven Piet
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| Relatives | Hunter King (sister) |
Joey Lynn King (born July 30, 1999) is a talented American actress. She became well-known for playing Ramona Quimby in the movie Ramona and Beezus (2010). Later, she gained even more fame as Elle Evans in The Kissing Booth film series (2018–2021).
Joey King also earned high praise for her role as Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in the TV show The Act (2019). For this role, she was nominated for important awards like the Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She has also appeared in many other movies and TV shows. These include Battle: Los Angeles (2011), The Conjuring (2013), and Bullet Train (2022). She also voiced a character in Despicable Me 4 (2024).
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Growing Up and Starting Out
Joey King was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 30, 1999. Her parents are Terry and Jamie King. She has two older sisters, and one of them, Hunter King, is also an actress. Her mother's family has a Jewish background. Joey has mentioned that she is Jewish but not very religious.
When she was a child, Joey loved to sing. She sang without music (a cappella) in a talent show. She also performed in plays at a children's theater. Joey started acting professionally when she was only four years old. Her very first job was in a commercial for Life Cereal. She also appeared in commercials for companies like AT&T and Kay Jewelers.
Becoming an Actress
Early Roles and Child Acting (2006-2016)
Joey King started her acting journey with voice roles. She was the voice of Katie, a yellow fur ball, in the animated movie Horton Hears a Who! (2008). She also appeared in the movie Quarantine (2008). In 2010, she was a guest star in the TV show Ghost Whisperer. She also played Emily Mason in two episodes of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
Her first main role was playing Ramona Quimby in the 2010 movie Ramona and Beezus. This movie was based on the popular book series by Beverly Cleary. Joey even released a song for the movie called "Ramona Blue." Her performance in this film won her a Young Artist Award. She also appeared in the movie Battle: Los Angeles and co-starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). You might have also seen her in Taylor Swift's music video for "Mean".
In 2012, Joey King had a role in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. This was the third Batman movie, and she played a young Talia al Ghul. She also had guest roles in TV shows like New Girl. In 2013, Joey appeared in several movies. These included Oz the Great and Powerful, White House Down, and the scary movie The Conjuring. In 2014, she was in Wish I Was Here and the TV series Fargo.
Rising to Stardom (2017-Present)
In 2018, Joey King became a huge star when she played Elle Evans in Netflix's romantic comedy The Kissing Booth. This movie was very popular with teens. She played the role again in The Kissing Booth 2 (2020) and The Kissing Booth 3 (2021).
In 2019, Joey starred in the TV series The Act on Hulu. She played Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a real-life person. For this role, Joey shaved her head, which she had done for other roles before. Her amazing acting in The Act earned her nominations for many major awards. These included the Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG awards.
Joey King also has her own production company called All The King's Horses. In 2021, her company made a deal with Netflix to create new shows and movies. In 2024, she starred in the Netflix film A Family Affair.
Personal Life
Joey King started dating producer and director Steven Piet in 2019. They met while working on the set of The Act. They got engaged in February 2022. Joey and Steven were married on September 2, 2023, in Mallorca, Spain.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Katie (voice) | |
| Quarantine | Briana | ||
| 2010 | Ramona and Beezus | Ramona Quimby | |
| 2011 | Battle: Los Angeles | Kirsten | |
| Crazy, Stupid, Love | Molly Weaver | ||
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | Young Talia al Ghul | Small appearance |
| 2013 | The Conjuring | Christine Perron | |
| Family Weekend | Lucinda Smith-Dungy | ||
| Oz the Great and Powerful | China Girl / Girl in wheelchair | ||
| White House Down | Emily Cale | ||
| 2014 | The Boxcar Children | Jessie Alden (voice) | |
| The Sound and the Fury | Miss Quentin | ||
| Wish I Was Here | Grace Bloom | ||
| 2015 | Borealis | Aurora | |
| Stonewall | Phoebe Winters | ||
| 2016 | Independence Day: Resurgence | Sam Blackwell | |
| 2017 | Going in Style | Brooklyn Harding | |
| Smartass | Freddie | ||
| Wish Upon | Clare Shannon | ||
| 2018 | The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island | Jessie Alden (voice) | |
| The Kissing Booth | Elle Evans | ||
| The Lie | Kayla Logan | ||
| Radium Girls | Bessie Cavallo | ||
| Summer '03 | Jamie Winkle | ||
| Slender Man | Wren | ||
| 2019 | Zeroville | Zazi | |
| 2020 | The Kissing Booth 2 | Elle Evans | Also an executive producer |
| 2021 | The Kissing Booth 3 | Elle Evans | Also an executive producer |
| 2022 | The In Between | Tessa | Also a producer |
| The Princess | The Princess | Also an executive producer | |
| Bullet Train | Malen'kiy Prints / The Prince | ||
| 2024 | Despicable Me 4 | Poppy Prescott (voice) | |
| Camp | Sarah | Also a co-producer | |
| A Family Affair | Zara Ford | ||
| Uglies | Tally Youngblood | Also an executive producer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Malcolm in the Middle | Girl at party | Episode: "Mono" |
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Emily Mason | Episodes: "Day Care", "Books and Birdhouses" | |
| 2006–2007 | Jericho | Sally | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Avenging Angel | Amelia | TV movie |
| Backyards & Bullets | Junie Garrison | TV movie | |
| Entourage | Chuck Liddell's daughter | Episode: "Gotcha!" | |
| 2007–2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Little Girl / Nora Rowe | Episodes: "Living Doll", "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda" |
| 2008 | Medium | Kelly Mackenzie (age 8) | Episode "Drowned World" |
| 2009 | Anatomy of Hope | Lucy Morgan | TV movie |
| 2010 | Elevator Girl | Paige | TV movie |
| Ghost Whisperer | Cassidy | Episodes: "Old Sins Cast Long Shadows", "The Children's Parade" | |
| 2011 | Bent | Charlie Meyers | Main role |
| Survivor: South Pacific | Herself | Episode: "Reunion" | |
| 2012 | New Girl | Brianna | Episode: "Bully" |
| 2013–2014 | The Haunting Hour: The Series | Carla / Missy Jordan | Episodes: "Seance", "Goodwill Toward Men" |
| 2014 | American Dad! | N/A (voice) | Episode: "Familyland" |
| Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs | Elissa Wall | TV movie | |
| 2014–2015 | Fargo | Greta Grimly | Recurring role (season 1); special guest role (season 2) |
| 2016 | The Flash | Frankie Kane / Magenta | Episode: "Magenta" |
| Robot Chicken | Polly Pocket / Draculaura (voices) | Episode: "Yogurt in a Bag" | |
| Tween Fest | Maddisyn Crawford | Main role | |
| 2019 | The Act | Gypsy-Rose Blanchard | Main role |
| Life in Pieces | Morgan | 3 episodes | |
| 2020 | Creepshow | Blake (voice) | Episode: "A Creepshow Animated Special" |
| Home Movie: The Princess Bride | Grandson | Episode: "Chapter Eight: Ultimate Suffering" | |
| Group Chat | Herself | Episode: "Would You Rather Kiss" | |
| The Simpsons | Addy (voice) | Episode: "The Hateful Eight-Year-Olds" | |
| 2021 | Calls | Skylar (voice) | Episode: "Mom" |
| Nailed It | Herself | Episode: "Travel Dos and Donuts" | |
| 2022–present | Hamster & Gretel | Fred Grant (voice) | Main cast |
| 2024 | We Were The Lucky Ones | Halina Kurc |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2018 | Madden NFL 19: Longshot | Loretta Cruise |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
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| 2010 | "Ramona Blue" | Joey King featuring Kelli King |
| 2011 | "Mean" | Taylor Swift |
| 2018 | "Sue Me" | Sabrina Carpenter |
| 2019 | "Tongue Tied" | Marshmello, Yungblud, and Blackbear |
| 2023 | "I Can See You" | Taylor Swift |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Nominated | |
| Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actress | Horton Hears a Who! | Nominated | |||
| 2010 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Anatomy of Hope | Nominated | |
| Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor/Actress | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Nominated | |||
| 2011 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress Ten and Under | Ramona and Beezus | Won | |
| Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress Ten and Under | Ghost Whisperer | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress | The Dark Knight Rises | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Gotham Independent Film Awards | Breakthrough Actor | Wish I Was Here | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | The Kissing Booth | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | The Act | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film | The Act | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | The Act | Nominated | |
| Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television | The Act | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | The Act | Nominated | ||
| People's Choice Awards | Comedy Movie Star of 2020 | The Kissing Booth 2 | Won | ||
| 2022 | People's Choice Awards | Female Movie Star of 2022 | Bullet Train | Nominated | |
| Action Movie Star of 2022 | Bullet Train | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in an Action Movie | Bullet Train | Nominated | |
| The Princess | Nominated | ||||
| Best Villain in a Movie | Bullet Train | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Astra TV Awards | Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie | We Were The Lucky Ones | Nominated |
At the 2015 Vancouver International Film Festival, Joey King received an honorable mention. This was for her great acting in the movie Borealis.
See also
In Spanish: Joey King para niños
