Mckenna Grace (born June 25, 2006) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Mary Adler in the film Gifted (2017) and has gained recognition for her performances in various films and television series.
Early Life and Career
Mckenna Grace was born on June 25, 2006, in Grapevine, Texas. She is the daughter of Ross Burge and Crystal Grace, who encouraged her to pursue acting from a young age. Grace began her acting career at the age of six, making her debut in the television series Crash & Bernstein (2012-2014), where she played the role of Jasmine.
Breakthrough Role
Grace’s breakthrough role came in 2017 when she starred as Mary Adler in the film Gifted. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations. She continued to build her career with notable roles in films such as I, Tonya (2017), Captain Marvel (2019), and Annabelle Comes Home (2019).
Other Work
In addition to her film work, Grace has appeared in several television series, including Designated Survivor (2016-2019), The Haunting of Hill House (2018), and A Friend of the Family (2022). She has also lent her voice to various animated projects and has been involved in narrative podcasts.
Music Career
Grace is also a talented singer and songwriter. She released her debut single “Haunted House” in 2021, followed by other songs such as “Do All My Friends Hate Me?” (2022) and “Buzzkill Baby” (2023). Her music has been well-received, and she continues to pursue her passion for singing alongside her acting career.
Personal Life
Mckenna Grace is known for her dedication to her craft and her philanthropic efforts. She is active on social media, where she shares updates about her work and personal life with her followers. Grace is also an advocate for various charitable causes and uses her platform to raise awareness about important issues.
Filmography
- Goodbye World (2013) – Hannah Palmer
- Suburban Gothic (2014) – Zelda
- Russell Madness (2015) – Lena
- Frankenstein (2015) – Molly
- Gifted (2017) – Mary Adler
- I, Tonya (2017) – Young Tonya Harding
- Captain Marvel (2019) – Young Carol Danvers
- Annabelle Comes Home (2019) – Judy Warren
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) – Phoebe Spengler
- Crater (2024) – Lead role
Discography
- Haunted House (2021)
- Do All My Friends Hate Me? (2022)
- Buzzkill Baby (2023)
- Bittersweet 16 (2023)
- Autumn Leaves (2023)
