Molly C. Quinn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Molly Quinn
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Quinn in 2025
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Molly Caitlyn Quinn
October 8, 1993 Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
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| 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. She is best known for playing Alexis Castle on the ABC show Castle. She was also the voice of Bloom in the Nickelodeon version of the cartoon Winx Club.
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Early Life and Acting Start
Molly Quinn was born in Texarkana, Texas. When she was six years old, she performed in a local play of The Nutcracker. After that, she started taking acting lessons every week with a director named Martin Beck.
When she was in the sixth grade, Molly auditioned for the Young Actors Studio. She trained there for six months to improve her acting skills. After her training, she was signed by an acting agency, which helped her find professional jobs.
Career Highlights
Starring in Castle
From 2009 to 2016, Molly had a main role in the ABC show Castle. She played Alexis Castle, the daughter of the main character, Richard Castle. Her character was smart, responsible, and often helped her dad solve mysteries.
Voicing a Fairy in Winx Club
From 2011 to 2015, Molly was the voice of Bloom, one of the main fairies in the animated show Winx Club. When she first tried out for the part, she used a "cartoony" voice. However, the producers at Nickelodeon told her to just use her normal voice. They wanted the characters to sound like real girls. Molly also voiced Bloom in two movies based on the show.
Other Roles
In 2014, Molly lent her voice to a character named Fey in the popular podcast Welcome to Night Vale. Fey was a thinking computer in an episode called "Numbers".
In 2021, she starred in a horror movie called Agnes. She also appeared in the 2025 video game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as a character named La Madre.
Creative Works
Movies
| 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 | |
| 2012 | The First Time | Erica | |
| Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom | Princess Bloom | Voice role | |
| 2013 | Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure | Princess Bloom | Voice role |
| 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 | Chuck's mother |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009–2016 | Castle | Alexis Castle | Main role |
| 2010 | Avalon High | Jenny | Disney Channel movie |
| 2011 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | Eunice | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| 2011–2014 | Winx Club | Princess Bloom, Lockette | Main voice role |
| 2019 | The Fix | Lindsay Meyer | 2 episodes |
| The InBetween | Andrea Squire | 1 episode | |
| 2021–2023 | The Rookie | Ashley | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | The Fall of the House of Usher | Jenny | 1 episode |
Other Projects
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | The 3rd Birthday | Eve Brea | Video game |
| City of Fallen Angels | Narrator | Audiobook | |
| 2012–2015 | Thrilling Adventure Hour | Pemily Stallwark | Podcast; 12 episodes |
| 2013 | Release the Panic | Cameo | Music video |
| 2014–2019 | Welcome to Night Vale | Fey / Intern Molly / Melony | Podcast; 8 episodes |
| 2015 | Princess Rap Battle | Hermione Granger | YouTube video |
| 2018 | Artifact | Jolixia the Card Faun | Video game |
| 2022 | Unlicensed | Molly Hatch | Podcast; 12 episodes |
| 2025 | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | La Madre | Video game |
Awards
| Year | Award Show | 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
