Skyler Samuels facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Skyler Samuels
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Samuels in 2018
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| Born | April 14, 1994 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Spouse(s) |
Lucas Till
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| Children | 1 |
Skyler Samuels (born April 14, 1994) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in popular TV shows like Wizards of Waverly Place, Scream Queens, and The Gifted.
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Early Life and Education
Skyler Samuels was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Kathy, is a producer for reality TV shows, and her father, Scott, is a U.S. marshal. She has three brothers and one sister.
After high school, Samuels attended the famous Stanford University. She studied marketing and graduated in 2016. She even took a short break from college to film the show Scream Queens.
Acting Career
Early Roles
Samuels started her acting career with guest roles on popular kids' shows. She played Gigi Hollingsworth, a rival to Alex Russo, in the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place. She also appeared in an episode of Drake & Josh as a young celebrity named Ashley Blake.
Soon after, she appeared in movies like The Stepfather (2009) and the family comedy Furry Vengeance (2010).
Leading TV Roles
In 2010, Samuels starred in the TV series The Gates. The next year, she played the main character in The Nine Lives of Chloe King. In the show, she played Chloe King, a teenager who discovers she has cat-like superpowers.
In 2015, Samuels was a main character in the first season of the horror-comedy series Scream Queens. She also had a role in the fourth season of the horror series American Horror Story.
Movies and Recent Work
Samuels co-starred in the popular 2015 high school movie The DUFF with Mae Whitman and Bella Thorne. She played Jess, one of the main character's rivals.
From 2017 to 2019, Samuels had a major role in the X-Men TV series The Gifted. She played the Frost sisters, a set of powerful triplets who can read minds.
More recently, she appeared in the action movie Meg 2: The Trench (2023) as a character named Jess.
Personal Life
Samuels is married to actor Lucas Till. They wed in early 2024 and live in Atlanta, Georgia. They welcomed their first child in 2024.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | The Stepfather | Beth Harding | |
| 2010 | Furry Vengeance | Amber | |
| 2014 | Helicopter Mom | Carrie | |
| 2015 | The DUFF | Jess Harris | |
| 2018 | Public Disturbance | Kasey | |
| 2018 | Sharon 1.2.3. | Sharon #3 | |
| 2018 | Spare Room | Lillian | |
| 2021 | Masquerade | Woman | |
| 2023 | Meg 2: The Trench | Jess |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Drake & Josh | Ashley Blake | Episode: "Little Diva" |
| 2005 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Brianna | Episode: "The Fairest of Them All" |
| 2005 | That's So Raven | Chrissy Collins | Episode: "Goin' Hollywood" |
| 2007–2008 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Gigi Hollingsworth | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | The Gates | Andie Bates | Main role |
| 2011 | The Nine Lives of Chloe King | Chloe King | Lead role |
| 2014 | American Horror Story: Freak Show | Bonnie Lipton | 4 episodes |
| 2015 | Scream Queens | Grace Gardner | Main role (season 1) |
| 2017–2019 | The Gifted | The Frost sisters | Main role (season 2); recurring role (season 1) |
| 2021 | The Rookie | Charlotte Luster | Episode: "True Crime" |
| 2021 | Switched Before Birth | Olivia Crawford | Television film |
| 2022 | The Gabby Petito Story | Gabby Petito | Television film |
| 2023 | Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New | Aurora Teagarden | Television film |
See also
In Spanish: Skyler Samuels para niños
