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Kyla Pratt
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Pratt at the Black Girls Rock! red carpet in 2018
Born
Kyla Alissa Pratt

(1986-09-16) September 16, 1986 (age 38)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1993–present
Partner(s) Danny Kirkpatrick
(2008–present; engaged)
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Kyla Alissa Pratt (born September 16, 1986) is an American actress. She is famous for being the voice of Penny Proud in the Disney Channel animated show, The Proud Family. She also played Breanna Barnes in the TV series One on One.

Many people know her as Maya Dolittle, the daughter of Eddie Murphy's character in the movies Dr. Dolittle and Dr. Dolittle 2. Later, she became the main star in the next movies of the series, like Dr. Dolittle 3 and Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief. Pratt was also in the movies Fat Albert and Hotel for Dogs.

She is currently the voice of Penny again in the new series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+ and acts in the show Call Me Kat.

Early Life and Family

Kyla Alissa Pratt was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 16, 1986. Her mother, Kecia Pratt, was a school teacher, and her father, Johnny McCullar, was a basketball player. Kyla is the oldest of five children.

Acting Career

Starting as a Young Actress

Kyla Pratt started acting when she was eight years old. She appeared in commercials for a computer game and for Nike. In 1997, she was in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. In the show, she played a young girl who helps bring her community together.

After that, she had roles in many popular TV shows. These included Friends, Smart Guy, Sister, Sister, Family Matters, Lizzie McGuire, and Moesha.

Major Roles on TV and in Movies

In 2001, Pratt landed a main role as Breanna Barnes in the show One on One, which was on TV until 2006. At the same time, she was the voice of Penny Proud in the popular Disney Channel cartoon The Proud Family. She also voiced Penny in The Proud Family Movie in 2005.

Besides her TV work, Pratt acted in movies like Love & Basketball and Fat Albert. She played Maya Dolittle in Dr. Dolittle and Dr. Dolittle 2 with Eddie Murphy. She then became the main character in the next three Dr. Dolittle movies, which were released straight to DVD.

In 2009, she acted in the movie Hotel for Dogs with Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin. She later joined the cast of the TV show Let's Stay Together. In 2024, she starred in a thriller film called The Memo.

Singing Career

Kyla Pratt is also a singer. As part of a group called the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, she sang a version of "Circle of Life" for the DisneyMania 2 album.

She also sang "It's All About Me" for the soundtrack of The Proud Family. She performed "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" with other Disney Channel stars.

Personal Life

Since 2008, Kyla Pratt has been in a relationship with Danny Kirkpatrick. He is a rapper, songwriter, and tattoo artist. The couple has two daughters. Their first daughter, Lyric, was born in 2010. Their second daughter, Liyah, was born in 2013.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Kyla Pratt has been in.

Movies

Television Shows

  • Living Single (1995) - as Tracy
  • ER (1996) - as Lily
  • Friends (1996) - as Charla Nichols
  • Family Matters (1997) - as Kelsey Webster
  • Walker, Texas Ranger (1997) - as Kyla Jarvis
  • Smart Guy (1997-1998) - as Lillie / Brandi
  • Sister Sister (1999) - as Basketball Player
  • Moesha (1999-2000) - as Patricia / Sabrina Wilson
  • The Parkers (2000) - as Shaquilla
  • Lizzie McGuire (2001) - as Brooke Baker
  • The Proud Family (2001–2005) - as Penny Proud (voice)
  • One on One (2001–2006) - as Breanna Barnes
  • Veronica Mars (2004) - as Georgia
  • Let's Stay Together (2012–2014) - as Crystal Whitmore
  • Call Me Kat (2021–2023) - as Randi
  • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022–present) - as Penny Proud (voice)

See also

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