Storm Reid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Storm Reid
Reid in 2020
Born	(2003-07-01) July 1, 2003 (age 21) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2012–present

Storm Reid (born July 1, 2003) is an American actress. She started acting when she was very young. Some of her first roles were in the TV show A Cross to Bear (2012) and the movie 12 Years a Slave (2013).

Storm became widely known for playing the main character, Meg Murry, in the fantasy movie A Wrinkle in Time (2018). She also starred in the thriller Don't Let Go (2019) and the horror film The Invisible Man (2020).

She had important roles in the Netflix show When They See Us (2019) and the HBO series Euphoria (2019–2022). In 2023, Storm won an award for her role as Riley Abel in the TV series The Last of Us. She has also played lead roles in the mystery movie Missing (2023) and the horror film The Nun II (2023).

Early Life and Moving to Los Angeles

Storm Reid was born on July 1, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her parents are Rodney and Robyn Simpson Reid. She is the youngest of four children. She has a brother named Josh and two sisters, Iman and Paris.

From a very young age, Storm dreamed of becoming an actress. When she was 9 years old, her family moved to Los Angeles. This move allowed her to follow her dream of acting.

Storm's Acting Journey

Storm Reid began her acting career early. Her first professional role was in the TV movie A Cross To Bear in 2012.

Early Film Roles

In 2013, she played Emily in the historical drama movie 12 Years a Slave. This movie received many good reviews. In 2016, she starred as Tina in the science fiction movie Sleight. She played the younger sister of the main character, Bo. This film was successful and well-liked. Also in 2016, she was Aki in Lea to the Rescue, which was part of the American Girl movie series.

Storm Reid at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2018

In 2017, Storm appeared in the comedy-drama A Happening of Monumental Proportions. However, this movie did not get good reviews.

Breaking Through with A Wrinkle in Time

Storm's role as Meg Murry in Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time was much more successful. This movie was based on a popular book. Even though the movie didn't make a lot of money, many people praised Storm's acting. Critics said her performance was a highlight of the film.

One reviewer said that Storm was "one of the film's biggest assets." They noted how well she showed Meg's journey from being unsure of herself to accepting her flaws. For this role, Storm was nominated for a Teen Choice Award and an NAACP Image Award.

Television and Thriller Roles

In 2019, Storm played Lisa in two episodes of the Netflix series When They See Us. This show was highly praised. She also started playing Gia Bennett in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria. Gia is the younger sister of the main character, Rue.

That same year, Storm voiced Nia in the Hulu series The Bravest Knight. She also starred with David Oyelowo in the drama movie Don't Let Go. They both received good reviews for their emotional performances.

Horror and Recent Successes

In 2020, Storm starred as Sydney Lanier in the science fiction horror film The Invisible Man. This movie was a big success and received great reviews. In the same year, she was nominated for the BET YoungStars Award.

Storm also appeared in the superhero movie The Suicide Squad, which came out in 2021. The next year, she starred in the action movie One Way with Colson Baker, Kevin Bacon, and Travis Fimmel.

In 2023, Storm had leading roles in two movies. She starred in the mystery/thriller film Missing, which was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also appeared in the supernatural horror film The Nun II.

Also in 2023, she played Riley Abel in the HBO series The Last of Us. She was in the episode called "Left Behind". Critics praised her performance, saying she gave a "memorable" and "youthful" portrayal of Riley. For this role, she won the Black Reel Award and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.

Personal Life

In the fall of 2021, Storm Reid started attending the University of Southern California. She is studying dramatic arts and also taking classes in African American studies. Storm is a Christian.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Storm Reid para niños