Beverley Mitchell

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Beverley Mitchell
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Mitchell in 2001
Born
Beverley Ann Mitchell

(1981-01-22) January 22, 1981 (age 44)
Alma mater Loyola Marymount University
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1990–present
Spouse
Michael Cameron
(m. 2008)
Children3

Beverley Ann Mitchell (born January 22, 1981) [1] is an American actress and singer. She began her career with multiple guest roles on television programs, as well as portraying a young Nancy Sinatra in the CBS biographical miniseries Sinatra (1992). Mitchell received mainstream recognition for her main role as Lucy Camden on the WB and CW drama television series 7th Heaven (1996–2007).

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Following her breakout role on 7th Heaven, Mitchell had a supporting role in the superhero film The Crow: City of Angels (1996). In the 2000s, she starred in the Disney Channel television film Right on Track (2003) and the horror film Saw II (2005), and had a supporting role in the sex comedy film Extreme Movie (2008). In the 2010s, Mitchell starred in the comedy film Snowmen (2010) and portrayed a fictionalized version of herself on the Pop series Hollywood Darlings (2017–2018). She also had a recurring role as Kaitlin O'Malley on the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2011–2013).

Outside of acting, Mitchell released a self-titled country album in 2007, which peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

Early life

In 1999, Mitchell graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School and then began studying film production at Loyola Marymount University. [2]

Career

Mitchell's first major film role was at age 15 in The Crow: City of Angels , playing teenaged drug addict Grace. During the filming of the 1996 movie, she unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of Mary Camden in the new family drama, 7th Heaven. She then read for the part of sister Lucy and was cast.

In 2000, Mitchell had a small part in The Amanda Show as a customer in Moody's Point. In 2003, she played Erica Enders in the Disney Channel original movie Right on Track , based on the early career of the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock champion and her sister Courtney Enders, who was played by Brie Larson. During a hiatus from filming 7th Heaven in 2005, Mitchell played Laura Hunter in the horror sequel Saw II . In 2006, she recorded her debut, self-titled country album. She co-wrote eight of the songs featured on the album, including "Angel", which is about her friend who was killed in a car accident when the two were teenagers. [3] Mitchell starred in the 2007 TV movie I Know What I Saw, which aired on the Lifetime network.

In 2010, Mitchell took on the role of school counselor Katelyn O'Malley on the third season of The Secret Life of the American Teenager . [4] In March 2016, she was cast in the Pop Hollywood Darlings with fellow 1990s' child stars Jodie Sweetin and Christine Lakin. [5] The series premiered April 12, 2017.

In April 2024, it was announced that Mitchell would co-host along with her former co-stars, Mackenzie Rosman and David Gallagher, a 7th Heaven rewatch podcast, Catching up with the Camdens. [6]

Personal life

Mitchell married her long-time boyfriend Michael Cameron on October 1, 2008, in Ravello, Italy on the Amalfi Coast. Former 7th Heaven castmates Jessica Biel and Mackenzie Rosman served as bridesmaids. [7] [8] They have a son [9] and two daughters. [10] [11]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990 Big Brother Jake Cassie
Children of the Bride JerseyTV movie
Baby of the Bride
1992 Quantum Leap Becky PruittEpisode: "Killin' Time"
Sinatra Little Nancy at 7–9Miniseries
1993 Mother of the Bride JerseyTV movie
Phenom Clare
  • Episodes: "There's No Place Like Home"
  • Episode: "A Lou-Daughter Picnic"
1994 Melrose Place Katie ConnersEpisode: "No Strings Attached"
1995 White Dwarf XuXuTV movie
Baywatch MelissaEpisode: "Hot Stuff"
1996 The Faculty LeslieEpisode: "Behavior Among Adults"
1996–
2007
7th Heaven Lucy Camden-Kinkirk Main role
2000 Hey Arnold! Summer (voice)Episode: "Summer Love"
Girl BandSuzanneTV movie
2003 Right on Track Erica Enders
2008Post MortemMackenzie Greer
2011–
2013
The Secret Life of the American Teenager Kaitlin O'MalleyRegular role
2012 The Haunting Of SelfEpisode: "'The Haunting Of' Beverley Mitchell"
2013 Get Out Alive Lucy ForesterTV movie
2015A Gift Wrapped ChristmasStephanie
2016Deadly Dance MomBeth Hoysonù
2017Taken Too FarBeth Hoyson
2017–2018 Hollywood Darlings HerselfMain role
2018Rock N' Roll ChristmasAshlyn RoseTV movie
Hometown ChristmasNoel Russell
2020Candy Cane ChristmasPhoebe Saunders
2023 Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Self - contestantReality show; 4 episodes

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994Killing ObsessionAnnie
1996 The Crow: City of Angels Grace
2001 Mean People Suck Kate's SisterShort film
2005 Saw II Laura Hunter
2008 Extreme Movie Sue
2010 Snowmen Mrs. Sherbrook
2012PennhurstSarah
2014The Dog Who Saved EasterAlice
2015ToxinIsabelle
Broken: A MusicalDr. Allicia Walker
2018Dance Baby DanceTess
2021UploadedVictoria Perry
Blood PageantShelley

Discography

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart
positions [12]
US Country US Heat
Beverley Mitchell
  • Release date: January 23, 2007
  • Label: Daywind Records
308

Awards and nominations

Young Artist Awards
Teen Choice Awards
YoungStar Awards

References

  1. Haylie Duff and 7th Heaven Costar Beverley Mitchell, Both Pregnant, Bond in Sweet Photo
  2. "Beverley Mitchell Then & Now! – Stanton Daily". stantondaily.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  3. Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul. Scholastic, Inc. 2001. ISBN   9781453278994.
  4. DiNunno, Gina (July 20, 2010). "Exclusive: 7th Heaven Star Joins Secret Life". TVGuide. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  5. Goldberg, Lesley (March 15, 2016). "Jodie Sweetin, Christine Lakin, Beverley Mitchell to Star in Pop Comedy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. Kang, Esther (April 23, 2024). "Beverley Mitchell, David Gallagher and Mackenzie Rosman Take Fans to 7th Heaven with New Rewatch Podcast (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  7. "Beverley Mitchell Gets Married". TVGuide. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  8. Wihlborg, Ulrica. "Beverley Mitchell Gets Married in Italy". People. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  9. "Beverley Mitchell Welcomes Son Hutton Michael". People. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  10. "Beverley Mitchell Welcomes Daughter Kenzie Lynne". People. April 2, 2013. Archived from the original on July 24, 2022.
  11. Harmata, Claudia. "7th Heaven Star Beverley Mitchell Welcomes Third Child After Miscarriage: 'We Are Over The Moon'". People. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022.
  12. "Search results for Beverley Mitchell". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.