Caitlin Gerard

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Caitlin Gerard
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Gerard speaking at VidCon at the Anaheim Convention Center in June 2012
Born (1988-07-26) July 26, 1988 (age 36)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • filmmaker
Years active2010–present

Caitlin Beverly Gerard (born July 26, 1988) is an American actress and filmmaker.

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In film, Gerard is best known for her work in the horror genre, having had lead roles in Smiley (2012) and The Wind (2018), and a supporting role in Insidious: The Last Key (2018). She played Kim in Magic Mike (2012), and reprised the role in Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023).

In television, Gerard is known for her main cast roles as Amy Page on the MTV mockumentary sitcom Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013) and Aubry Taylor on season 1 of the ABC anthology series American Crime (2015).

Early life

Caitlin Beverly Gerard was born in Los Angeles on July 26, 1988. She attended the International School of Los Angeles, a private French K-12 school, and graduated from Malibu High School in 2006.[ citation needed ] She majored in English with a concentration in creative writing at UCLA. [1]

Career

Gerard appeared in AMC Theatres' pre-show snipes, namely the "Coming Soon" and the "Magic Chairs" snipes, from 2009 to 2013.[ citation needed ] She played Amy Page in the MTV mockumentary series Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013) and had a leading role in the first season of the drama series American Crime (2015). [2] She has appeared in horror films such as Smiley (2012), The Wind (2018), and Insidious: The Last Key (2018).

Gerard co-wrote and directed the short comedy film I Lost My Mother's Ashes (2019). She is currently[ when? ] working on directing numerous music videos for various artists.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 The Social Network Ashleigh
2010The AwakeningJessica
2011 Answers to Nothing French Girl
2012 Magic Mike Kim
2012 Smiley Ashley Brookes
2014GenvieveGenvieveShort film
2014I Think I'm in Love with YouShort film and producer
2014ManifestoNatalie
2015 Pocket Listing Jane
2015Hi-ToneJaneyShort film
2015Three SheetsStevieShort film and producer
2016 The Assignment Johnnie
2018 The Wind Lizzy Macklin
2018 Insidious: The Last Key Imogen Rainier
2019I Lost My Mother's AshesShort film
Co-writer, director and executive producer
2022"TOW"ABBIE AND MADDIE
2023 Magic Mike's Last Dance Kim
2023 Grocery Store Music Video

Director

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012JanJanLead role
2012Vanessa & JanJanMain role
2012Ruth & EricaJanEpisode: "September"
2013 Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous Amy PageMain role
2015 American Crime Aubry TaylorMain role (season 1)
2017 Incorporated KimEpisode: "Sweating the Assets"
2017 When We Rise Jean2 episodes
2018 The Last Ship KelsiRecurring role, 7 episodes
2020 Cherish the Day DanaEpisode: "Genesis"

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References

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