Molly C. Quinn facts for kids
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Molly Quinn
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Quinn at Tribeca Festival 2021
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Molly Caitlyn Quinn
October 8, 1993 Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
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| Other names | Molly C. Quinn |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Elan Gale
(m. 2024) |
Molly Caitlyn Quinn (born October 8, 1993) is an American actress. She has acted in plays, movies, and TV shows. You might know her as Alexis Castle from the TV series Castle. She also voiced Bloom in the Nickelodeon animated show Winx Club.
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Molly Quinn's Acting Journey
Early Life and Training
Molly Quinn was born in Texarkana, Texas. When she was six years old, she acted in a play called The Nutcracker. After that, she started taking acting lessons every week. Her teacher was a director and producer named Martin Beck.
In sixth grade, Molly tried out for the Young Actors Studio. She trained there for six months. After her training, she signed with an agency to help her find acting jobs.
Starring in Castle
From 2009 to 2016, Molly starred in the TV show Castle. This was a mystery drama series on ABC. Molly played Alexis Castle, who was the daughter of the main character. She also played a different character named Sally Campbell in one episode of the show.
Voicing Bloom in Winx Club
From 2011 to 2015, Molly was the voice of Bloom in the animated series Winx Club. This was a new version of the show by Nickelodeon. At first, Molly tried to make her voice sound like a cartoon character. But Nickelodeon told her to use her normal voice. They wanted the characters to sound like "real girls."
Molly also voiced Bloom in two movies based on the Winx Club series. These were Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom and Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure.
Other Voice Roles and Movies
In March 2014, Molly lent her voice to a podcast series called Welcome to Night Vale. She played a smart computer named Fey in an episode called "Numbers." In 2021, she starred in a horror movie called Agnes.
Molly Quinn's Work
Film Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Teen with Pinups | |
| 2009 | My One and Only | Paula | |
| Disney's A Christmas Carol | Belinda Cratchit | Voice role | |
| The Sacrifice | Esmee Johnson | Short film; Monaco International Film Festival Best Newcomer | |
| 2012 | The First Time | Erica | |
| Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom | Princess Bloom | Nickelodeon English version | |
| 2013 | Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure | Princess Bloom | Nickelodeon English version |
| Hansel & Gretel Get Baked | Gretel Jaeger | Also associate producer | |
| Superman: Unbound | Supergirl / Kara | Voice role | |
| We're the Millers | Melissa Fitzgerald | ||
| 2015 | Welcome to Happiness | Lillian | |
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Molly | |
| Last Rampage | Marisa | ||
| 2018 | Newly Single | Valerie | |
| 2019 | Doctor Sleep | Mrs. Grady | |
| 2021 | Agnes | Mary | |
| 2023 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Molly | |
| 2024 | The Life of Chuck |
Television Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009–2016 | Castle | Alexis Castle | Main role |
| 2010 | Avalon High | Jenny | Disney Channel original movie |
| 2011 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Eunice | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| 2011–2014 | Winx Club | Princess Bloom, Lockette | Main voice role (seasons 3–6) |
| 2019 | The Fix | Lindsay Meyer | 2 episodes |
| The InBetween | Andrea Squire | Episode: "Let Me in Your Window" | |
| 2021–2023 | The Rookie | Ashley | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | The Fall of the House of Usher | Jenny | Episode: "The Masque of the Red Death" |
Awards and Recognition
Molly Quinn has won an award for her acting.
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2009 | Monaco International Film Festival | Best Newcomer, Short Film | The Sacrifice | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Molly Quinn para niños
