Mackenzie Rosman facts for kids

Mackenzie Rosman (born December 28, 1989) is an American actress. She is famous for playing Ruthie Camden on the TV show 7th Heaven. This show was very popular and ran for a long time on The WB network.

Mackenzie's Acting Career

Mackenzie started acting when she was very young. She appeared in many TV commercials from the age of four. These included ads for Tuff's Diapers and Nike shoes.

Becoming Ruthie Camden

In 1996, Mackenzie got the part of Ruthie Camden on 7th Heaven. She impressed everyone at her audition by shaking hands with each person in the room! This role became her most well-known.

Other Movies and TV Shows

Besides 7th Heaven, Mackenzie also acted in several movies.

• In 1998, she was in an independent film called Gideon. Famous actors like Christopher Lambert and Charlton Heston were also in it.
• She played Loreli in the 2009 movie The Tomb. This movie was inspired by a story from Edgar Allan Poe.
• In 2008, she appeared in the horror film Fading of the Cries as a character named Jill.
• Mackenzie also had a role in the teen drama The Secret Life of the American Teenager. She played Zoe, a student at Grant High School, in four episodes.
• In 2013, she acted in the horror film Beneath and the TV movie Ghost Shark.

New Podcast Project

In April 2024, it was announced that Mackenzie would start a new podcast. She will co-host it with her former 7th Heaven co-stars, Beverley Mitchell and David Gallagher. The podcast is called "Catching up with the Camdens!"

Mackenzie's Personal Life

Outside of acting, Mackenzie loves spending time with animals. She owns many horses and is a skilled show jumper. She competes in jumping events with her horse, Mentos Junior.

Helping Others

Mackenzie is a big supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She wants to teach people about the importance of organ donation. Her stepsister, Katelyn Salmont, had cystic fibrosis. Katelyn received a successful double lung transplant in 2005. Her father, Randy, donated one of his organs.

Both Mackenzie and Katelyn were featured in Teen People magazine as "20 Teens Who Will Change the World." The TV show 7th Heaven even made a special episode about cystic fibrosis called "Back in the Saddle." Katelyn appeared as herself in this episode. She and Mackenzie rode horses together, just like they did at home. Katelyn also appeared in another 7th Heaven episode in 2005, after her transplant, to talk about her new life. Sadly, Katelyn passed away on Christmas in 2008 from pneumonia and cystic fibrosis.

Mackenzie also supports Childhelp Inc., an organization that helps children who have been severely abused. She is an ambassador for them. She is also the national honorary chairman for CureFinders, a school fundraising program that helps fund research for a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Education and Family

Mackenzie graduated from Valencia High School in May 2007. In 2016, she completed her education at Santa Monica College.

In 2022, Mackenzie became a mother to her daughter, Ophelia Katelyn. Since early 2017, she has lived on a farm in Baltimore County, Maryland, where she is raising her daughter.

Film and Television Roles

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Mackenzie Rosman has been in:

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

Mackenzie Rosman has been recognized for her acting, especially for her role in 7th Heaven.

See also

In Spanish: Mackenzie Rosman para niños