Ava Grace Kolker (born December 5, 2006) is an American teen actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Ava Morgenstern on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014-2017) and Olive Rozalski on Sydney to the Max (2019-2021). Kolker has also made a name for herself in the music industry with several singles and an EP.
Early Life and Career
Ava Kolker was born on December 5, 2006, in Los Angeles, California. She began her acting career at a young age, making her debut with a guest appearance on the television horror series American Horror Story in 2011. She has three sisters, including Lexy Kolker, who is also an actress.
Breakthrough Roles
Kolker’s breakthrough role came in 2014 when she was cast as Ava Morgenstern on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, a spin-off of Boy Meets World. Her performance earned her a Young Artist Award nomination. She continued to gain recognition with her role as Olive Rozalski on Sydney to the Max.
Film Work
In addition to her television roles, Kolker has appeared in several films. She played Lily in the comedy horror film Scary Movie 5 (2013), Heather in Miss Meadows (2014), and Young Elise Rainier in Insidious: The Last Key (2018). Her performances in these films have showcased her versatility as an actress.
Music Career
Kolker made her music debut with the single “The Good Ones” in July 2019. She has since released several other songs, including “When Will It Be Tomorrow” (2020), “Eventually” (2020), “Who Do You Think You Are” (2021), and “Ahead of Me” (2022). In June 2023, she released her debut EP, Ballerina, consisting of six songs.
Personal Life
Ava Kolker is active on social media, where she shares updates about her work and personal life with her followers. She has a significant presence on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where she engages with her fans and shares her music and acting projects.
Filmography
- American Horror Story (2011) – Guest appearance
- Scary Movie 5 (2013) – Lily
- Miss Meadows (2014) – Heather
- Girl Meets World (2014-2017) – Ava Morgenstern
- Sydney to the Max (2019-2021) – Olive Rozalski
- Insidious: The Last Key (2018) – Young Elise Rainier
Discography
- The Good Ones (2019)
- When Will It Be Tomorrow (2020)
- Eventually (2020)
- Who Do You Think You Are (2021)
- Ahead of Me (2022)
- Ballerina (EP) (2023)
