Makenna James
Makenna James is an American actress, known for her role as Becca Nolan in American Woman (2018).[1]
Career
[edit]Makenna James was born in Los Angeles, California. In 2014, James made her acting debut when she guest-starred on How to Get Away with Murder.[2] Since then, she has appeared on Teen Wolf, The Goldbergs, Transparent, and Community.[3][4][2][5] Her breakthrough role was in 2018, when she was cast as Becca Nolan in the television series, American Woman.[6][7][8][9][10][11] She plays the rebellious and intellectual daughter of Bonnie Nolan played by Alicia Silverstone.
Education
[edit]Makenna James attended Harvard University starting in the fall of 2018.[12][2][13]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | How to Get Away With Murder | Mia Thomas | |
| 2014 | Divide & Conquer | Caroline Burrows | Television film |
| 2015 | Community | Sister | |
| 2015 | Teen Wolf | Theo's Sister | |
| 2015 | I Didn't Do It | Quinn | |
| 2016 | The Goldbergs | Sharon | |
| 2016 | Chad: An American Boy | Chloe | Television film |
| 2014–2016 | Transparent | Young Sarah | Recurring; 3 episodes |
| 2017 | The Mick | Ali | |
| 2018 | American Woman | Becca Nolan | Main role; 11 episodes |
| 2019 | Hawaii Five-0 | Bonnie Pearson | 1 episode |
References
[edit]- ^ Pedersen, Erik (2018-05-03). "'American Woman' Trailer: Alicia Silverstone Does The '70s Hustle In Paramount Network Dramedy". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ a b c Prestridge, James. "Makenna James Talks American Woman, Alicia Silverstone And Going To Harvard". CloseUpCulture. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ "Makenna James". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ "Makenna James". Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ "Makenna James | TVmaze". www.tvmaze.com. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2016-11-07). "'American Woman': Kyle Richards Dramedy Starring Alicia Silverstone Gets TV Land Series Order". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ "American Woman | Paramount Network". Paramount Network. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
- ^ "One to Watch... Makenna James!". www.populartv.com. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
- ^ "Exclusive: 'American Woman' Star Makenna James Reveals How 'RHOBH' Kyle Richards Inspired New Series". TV. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
- ^ "Exclusive: 'American Woman' Star Makenna James Teases New Paramount Network Series". TV. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
- ^ "Makenna James talks American Woman and Harvard University". Hidden Remote. 2018-06-06. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
- ^ "Profile: Makenna James Talks About Upcoming Role in "American Woman"". Her Campus. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ "'American Woman' Changes Showrunners Ahead of Paramount Network Debut". Variety. Retrieved 2018-06-30.