Rowan Blanchard facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rowan Blanchard
Blanchard in 2015
Born	(2001-10-14) October 14, 2001 (age 23) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–present

Rowan Blanchard (born October 14, 2001) is an American actress. She started acting when she was a child. She became well-known for playing Riley Matthews in the Disney Channel TV show Girl Meets World from 2014 to 2017. She also starred in the action movie Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 2011. Later, she appeared in the TV series Snowpiercer and the movie Crush.

Early Life and Family

Rowan Blanchard was born on October 14, 2001, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents, Elizabeth and Mark Blanchard-Boulbol, are yoga teachers. Rowan has two younger siblings, Carmen and Shane. She was named after a character from a book called The Witching Hour.

Acting Career

Rowan began acting when she was five years old in 2006. Her first role was in the movie The Back-up Plan. She also appeared in the Disney Junior show Dance-a-Lot Robot.

Early Roles and Big Break

In 2011, Rowan played Rebecca Wilson in the movie Spy Kids: All the Time in the World. This role earned her a nomination for a Young Artist Award.

In 2013, Rowan got a main role in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. This show was a sequel to the popular series Boy Meets World. Rowan played Riley Matthews, the daughter of the original show's characters, Cory and Topanga. She also sang the theme song for the show. Girl Meets World ran for three seasons, ending in 2017. Critics praised Rowan's performance, saying she was an "appealing lead."

Blanchard in 2013

Later TV and Film Work

In 2015, Rowan starred as Cleo in the Disney Channel Original Movie Invisible Sister. From 2017 to 2018, she had a recurring role as Jackie Geary in the ABC series The Goldbergs.

Rowan also appeared in the 2018 film A Wrinkle in Time. She played Veronica Kiley in this movie. She had a lot of freedom to improvise her lines, which she enjoyed.

Blanchard in 2017

In March 2019, Rowan was cast in the TV series Snowpiercer. This show is a futuristic thriller. It started in 2020, and Rowan became a main cast member from the second season. She worked with actress Jennifer Connelly on the show. Snowpiercer ran for four seasons, finishing in 2024.

In 2021, it was announced that Rowan would star in the Hulu movie Crush. The movie was released in April 2022. It was very popular and received good reviews. Many critics praised Rowan's acting in the film.

In 2023, Rowan was a guest star on the TV show Poker Face.

Activism and Writing

Rowan Blanchard is also known for being an activist. She speaks out about important issues like feminism, human rights, and stopping gun violence. She often shares her thoughts on social media. She has also spoken at events for UN Women. Rowan was inspired to speak up after experiencing difficult situations when she was 12. She wanted to use her platform to help other young people.

In February 2018, Rowan wrote and released a book called Still Here. She started writing it in 2015. The book is about growing up and the feelings that come with it.

Personal Life

In 2014, Rowan shared on Instagram that she had been dealing with depression. She wrote about learning to accept and understand her feelings during tough times. She realized that all feelings are temporary and can be learned from.

Film and Television Roles

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Rowan Blanchard para niños