Madeline Zima facts for kids
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Madeline Zima
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Zima in 2008
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New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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Madeline Zima is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Grace Sheffield in the TV show The Nanny. This was a popular CBS sitcom that aired from 1993 to 1999. She also played Mia Lewis in the comedy-drama series Californication (2007–2011). Later, she appeared as Gretchen Berg in the NBC series Heroes (2009–2010).
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Early Life and Family
Madeline Zima was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in the United States. Her parents are Marie and Dennis. Her last name, Zima, means "winter" in Polish. This name comes from her grandfather, who had Polish roots. Madeline has two younger sisters, Vanessa and Yvonne. Both of her sisters are also actresses.
Acting Career Highlights
Madeline started acting when she was very young. She was only two years old when she appeared in a television commercial for Downy fabric softener. In 1993, when she was a child, she got a big role. She played Grace Sheffield on the TV show The Nanny. This show was very successful and ran for six seasons, ending in 1999.
In 2007, Madeline took on another important role. She played Mia Lewis in the first two seasons of the Showtime comedy-drama Californication. She acted alongside David Duchovny in this series. She also made guest appearances in seasons three and four until 2011.
Madeline has also acted in many films. Some of her well-known movies include The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and A Cinderella Story. Other films she appeared in are Dimples, Looking for Sunday, Once in a Very Blue Moon, Legacy, and The Collector.
In 2009, Madeline joined the cast of Heroes. She played Gretchen Berg. This character was Claire Bennet's unique roommate. Madeline also made guest appearances on several other TV shows. These include Law & Order, JAG, and Touched by an Angel. She was also a guest star in an episode of The Vampire Diaries. In 2017, she appeared in two episodes of Twin Peaks The Return.
In 2012, she was chosen for a co-starring role in a TV pilot called Gilded Lilys. However, the ABC network did not pick up the series. In 2019, Madeline starred in The Blondes. This was a scripted podcast series, and she worked with her sister Yvonne.
More recently, Madeline has continued to act. In 2020, she appeared in HBO's Perry Mason. In 2021, she was in an episode of NCIS: Hawaiʻi. In 2022, she got a recurring role as Casey Brinke / Space Case. This was in season four of Doom Patrol. In 2023, she joined Megan Fox in a science fiction thriller called Subservience, which is set to be released in 2024.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | The Hand That Rocks the Cradle | Emma Bartel | |
| 1993 | Mr. Nanny | Kate Mason | |
| 1997 | 'Til There Was You | Gwen Moss (Age 12) | |
| 1998 | The Rose Sisters | N/A | |
| 1998 | Second Chances | Melinda Judd | |
| 1999 | The Secret Path | Jo-Ann Foley (Age 14) | CBS TV Movie; Also titled Chasing Secrets |
| 2004 | A Cinderella Story | Brianna | |
| 2006 | Looking for Sunday | Trisha | |
| 2008 | Legacy | Zoey Martin | Direct-to-video film; also known as Pretty Little Devils |
| 2008 | Dimples | Frances | |
| 2008 | Streak | Stella | |
| 2009 | The Collector | Jill Chase | |
| 2010 | Trance | Jessica | |
| 2010 | First Dates | Kelly | Direct-to-video film |
| 2011 | The Family Tree | Mitzy Steinbacher | |
| 2011 | A Monster in Paris | Maud | Voice role (English dub) |
| 2012 | Breaking the Girls | Alex Layton | |
| 2012 | Crazy Kind of Love | Annie | |
| 2012 | Crazy Eyes | Rebecca | |
| 2012 | Lake Effects | Lily | |
| 2014 | #Stuck | Holly | |
| 2014 | From A to B | Samantha | |
| 2015 | Weepah Way for Now | Lauren | |
| 2018 | Painkillers | Chloe Clarke | |
| 2019 | ... | Edie | |
| 2020 | The Morning After | Holly | |
| 2021 | Bliss | Doris | |
| 2021 | Insight | Abby | |
| 2024 | Subservience | Maggie | |
| TBA | Love Is the Monster | Ana | Filming |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Law & Order | Samantha Silver | Episode: "Extended Family" |
| 1993–1999 | The Nanny | Grace Sheffield | Main role |
| 1996 | JAG | Cathy Gold | Episode: "Sightings" |
| 1997 | Touched by an Angel | Alexandra "Ally" | Episode: "Children of the Night" |
| 1999 | The Secret Path | Jo Ann Foley (age 14) | Television film; also known as Chasing Secrets |
| 1999 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | Katie | Episode: "Starlight, Star Bright" |
| 1999 | Lethal Vows | Danielle Farris | Television film |
| 2000 | The Sandy Bottom Orchestra | Rachel Green | Television film |
| 2001 | The Nightmare Room | Alexis Hall | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | King of the Hill | Susan Clemmons | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Gilmore Girls | Lisa | Episode: "Like Mother, Like Daughter" |
| 2003 | 7th Heaven | Alice Miller | Episode: "Go Ask Alice" |
| 2003 | Lucy | Teen Lucille Ball | Television film |
| 2004 | Strong Medicine | Pam | Episode: "Like Cures Like" |
| 2006 | 3 lbs | Cassie Mack | Episode: "Lost for Words" |
| 2007 | Ghost Whisperer | Maddy Strom | Episode: "Mean Ghost" |
| 2007 | Grey's Anatomy | Marissa | Episode: "Forever Young" |
| 2007–2011 | Californication | Mia Lewis | Main role (seasons 1–2), 28 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | Heroes | Gretchen Berg | Recurring role, 11 episodes |
| 2010 | My Boys | Ashley | Episode: "Be a Man!" |
| 2010 | My Own Love Song | Billie | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2011 | Royal Pains | Toby Thompson | Episode: "Me First" |
| 2012 | The Vampire Diaries | Charlotte | Episode: "We'll Always Have Bourbon Street" |
| 2013 | Gilded Lilys | Abigail | Unsold television pilot |
| 2013–2014 | Betas | Jordan Alexis | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2015 | Grimm | Emily Troyer | Episode: "Maiden Quest" |
| 2015 | Agent X | Brenda Pelton / Molly | Episode: "Truth, Lies and Consequences" |
| 2016 | I Am Watching You | Nora | Television film |
| 2017 | Twin Peaks | Tracey Barberato | Episodes: "Part 1", "Part 2" |
| 2019 | You | Rachel | Episode: "Farewell, My Bunny" |
| 2020 | Good Girls | Lila | Episodes: "Nana", "Incentive" |
| 2020 | Perry Mason | Velma Fuller | Episode: "Chapter One" |
| 2021 | NCIS: Hawaii | Abby Nelson | Episode: "Gaijin" |
| 2021 | Hacks | Cat | Episode: "Falling" |
| 2022–2023 | Doom Patrol | Casey Brinke / Space Case | 5 episodes |
| 2024 | High Potential | Mia Ashford | Season 1 Episode 4 "Survival Mode" |
Directing Work
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2018 | Warm Human Magic | 18 minute short film |
Writing Work
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2018 | Warm Human Magic | 18 minute short film |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
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| 2011 | "Sails" | Hooray for Earth |
Awards and Nominations
Madeline Zima has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.
She was nominated three times for a YoungStar Award. These nominations were in 1995, 1997, and 1999. All were for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series for her role in The Nanny.
She was also nominated 13 times for a Young Artist Award:
- In 1993, she was nominated for Best Young Actress Under Ten in a Motion Picture for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.
- In 1994, she received nominations for Best Youth Actress Leading Role in a Motion Picture Comedy. She was also nominated for Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series, shared with Benjamin Salisbury and Nicholle Tom, both for The Nanny.
- In 1995, she was nominated for Best Performance by a Youth Actress as a TV Guest Star for Law & Order. She also received nominations for Best Performance by a Youth Ensemble in a Television Series (shared with Nicholle Tom and Benjamin Salisbury), Best Performance by an Actress Under Ten in a Motion Picture, and Best Performance by an Actress Under Ten in a TV Series. All of these were for The Nanny.
- In 1996, she was nominated for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a TV Comedy Series for The Nanny.
- In 1998, she was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series by a Supporting Young Actress for The Nanny.
- In 2001, she was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Movie (Drama) by a Leading Young Actress for The Sandy Bottom Orchestra.
See also
In Spanish: Madeline Zima para niños
