Megalyn Echikunwoke facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Megalyn Echikunwoke
Echikunwoke in 2016
Born	Ebubennem Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke (1983-05-28) May 28, 1983 (age 42) Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Other names	Megalyn E.K.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1998–present

Megalyn Echikunwoke (born May 28, 1983), also known as Megalyn E.K., is an American actress. She is famous for her many roles in TV shows and movies.

Megalyn was born in Spokane, Washington. She was discovered when she was performing in a play at an arts camp. She started acting professionally at age 15. Her first role was in an episode of The Steve Harvey Show.

From 2001 to 2002, she played Nicole Palmer on the TV series 24. Nicole was the daughter of the main character, David Palmer. After that, she appeared in popular shows like ER and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Between 2004 and 2005, Megalyn played Angie Barnett in That '70s Show. Angie was the half-sister of Steven Hyde. In 2006, she got a main role in the series The 4400. She also had recurring roles in 90210 and House of Lies.

In the early 2010s, she acted in movies like Damsels in Distress (2011). She also appeared in the action movie A Good Day to Die Hard (2013). In 2016, she played the superhero Mari McCabe, also known as Vixen, in the Arrowverse.

Later, she had roles in the movie CHiPs (2017). She also appeared in the comedy An Actor Prepares (2018). She then co-starred in the comedy Night School (2018). In late 2018, she performed in her first play in New York City.

Early Life and Discovery

Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke was born in Spokane, Washington. Her father was from Nigeria and her mother was American. Her father had health problems from the Nigerian Civil War.

When Megalyn was four years old, her father passed away. Her mother then moved the family to the Navajo Nation in Chinle, Arizona. Megalyn grew up there with her siblings.

When she was 14, Megalyn was discovered by chance. She was performing in a play at an arts academy summer camp. This led to her starting her acting career.

Acting Career Highlights

Echikunwoke in 2009

Megalyn Echikunwoke's first acting job was on The Steve Harvey Show in 1998. The next year, she had her first movie role in Funny Valentines. In 2001, she starred in the MTV show Spyder Games. She played a singer named Cherish Pardee.

She then had a recurring role in the first season of 24 (2001–2002). She played Nicole, the daughter of David Palmer. In 2003, she appeared in the comedy series Like Family. She also guest-starred on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Veronica Mars.

From 2004 to 2005, she was on That '70s Show. She played Angie Barnett, the half-sister of Steven Hyde. In 2006, she joined the science fiction show The 4400. She played the grown-up version of Isabelle Tyler. She left the show in 2007.

From 2008 to 2009, she was a main character on CSI: Miami. She played Dr. Tara Price, a medical examiner. She also had a role on Raising the Bar. In 2008, she appeared in the movie Who Do You Love?. In 2011, she played Holly in 90210. She also appeared in the movie Damsels in Distress.

She played April on House of Lies (2012). She also played Riley Parker in the show Made in Jersey (2012). In 2014, she co-starred in the drama series Mind Games.

In 2016, Echikunwoke appeared on Arrow. She played the DC Comics superhero Mari McCabe / Vixen. She also voiced the character in the animated series Vixen. She had a supporting role in CHiPs (2017). She then appeared in the comedy An Actor Prepares (2018). That year, she also had a role in Night School, which earned a lot of money.

In 2018, Megalyn played Claire in the play Apologia. This play was performed in New York City. In 2019, she had a role in the movie Late Night. She then had a main role in the FOX drama Almost Family. This show was about three women who find out they are sisters.

Personal Life

In 2007, Megalyn Echikunwoke helped campaign for Barack Obama. He was running to become the president of the United States. She traveled to colleges and bars in Iowa to encourage young people to vote.

Megalyn's cousin is the athlete Annette Echikunwoke.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web Series

Video Games

Stage Plays

See also

In Spanish: Megalyn Echikunwoke para niños