Kyliegh Curran facts for kids
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Kyliegh Curran
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Curran in 2019
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| Born | December 10, 2005 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Kyliegh Curran (born December 10, 2005) is a talented American actress. She is known for her roles in movies and TV shows. Kyliegh starred in the horror film Doctor Sleep. She also played Harper in the Disney Channel mystery series Secrets of Sulphur Springs. Before her screen roles, she played young Nala in the Broadway musical The Lion King.
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About Kyliegh Curran's Life
Early Life and Education
Kyliegh Curran was born in Miami, Florida on December 10, 2005. Her grandfather, Whittington B. Johnson, is a writer and scholar from the Bahamas.
Kyliegh started taking acting classes when she was seven years old. She later moved to New York City to help her acting career grow. During her first and second grades, she practiced theater at a special school. This school was near the famous Broadway theatre area.
When she couldn't find many film roles in Miami or New York, she looked elsewhere. Kyliegh began attending acting schools in Marietta, Georgia and Milton, Georgia. Because of her busy acting schedule, she is homeschooled. This allows her to balance schoolwork with her acting jobs.
Kyliegh Curran's Acting Career
Kyliegh Curran's first show was Madeline's Christmas in Coral Gables, Florida. When she was 10 years old, she got a big role. She was cast as Young Nala in the Broadway musical The Lion King. This was a very exciting start to her career.
In 2015, she got her first movie role. It was in an independent film called I Can I Will I Did, which came out in 2017. While living in Georgia, she auditioned for a major film. This was Doctor Sleep, a horror movie based on a Stephen King book.
Kyliegh won a main role in Doctor Sleep. She played Abra, a girl with special psychic powers. She acted alongside famous actor Ewan McGregor. After Doctor Sleep, she started working on the Disney Channel series Secrets of Sulphur Springs. In this show, she plays the character Harper.
Kyliegh Curran's Personal Life
Kyliegh Curran lives in Atlanta, Georgia. She is involved with several important organizations. She works with Girls, Inc., which helps young girls. She also works with Reach Out and Read Georgia, which promotes reading for children. Kyliegh also cares about the environment and helps with environmental issues.
Kyliegh Curran's Acting Roles
| Year | Title | Type | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | The Lion King | Stage | Young Nala | Broadway production |
| 2017 | I Can I Will I Did | Feature film | Lily | |
| 2019 | Doctor Sleep | Feature film | Abra Stone | Won – Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor |
| 2021–2023 | Secrets of Sulphur Springs | Television | Harper | Produced by Disney Channel |
| 2023 | The Fall of the House of Usher | Television | Lenore Usher |
See also
In Spanish: Kyliegh Curran para niños
