Gemma Brooke Allen | |
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| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
Gemma Brooke Allen is an American actress. She is best known for playing Beverly in the comedy film Mixtape .
Hsieh was born in Los Angeles, California to Nicholai and Amy Harrison Allen. She attended a private school in L.A., then took acting classes at the Marnie Cooper School of Acting in 2016. In 2019, she attended the "Act With Alice" facility in Los Angeles to finish her stage acting classes. [1]
Early on in her career, Allen made appearances in various television shows such as the sitcom Dr. Ken , the drama series SEAL Team and the sitcom Teachers. [2] She was then cast as a younger version of Mary Elizabeth Winsteads character in the action film Kate. [3] Her first lead role was as Beverly in the comedy film Mixtape . [4] During filming Allen became close with co-star Julie Bowen and taught her Tik-Tok dances. She got to keep the mixtape after filming was complete [5]
Allen is a big fan of '90s music and fashion. [6]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Youth of Today | Gemma | |
| 2015 | Crafty: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of the Girl in Charge of Snacks) | Kristina | Short |
| 2016 | The Hollywouldn'ts | Judy | |
| 2017 | Playdates | Hannah | |
| 2018 | Daddy Issues | Becca | |
| 2018 | Black Pumpkin | Regan Peterson | |
| 2019 | Nana | Judy | |
| 2021 | Kate | Young Kate | |
| 2021 | Mixtape | Beverly | |
| 2021 | Work Wife | Jojo |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Baby Daddy | Young Riley | Episode; It's a Nice Day for a Wheeler Wedding |
| 2016 | Fresh Off the Boat | Janice | Episode; Where Are the Giggles? |
| 2016 | Dr. Ken | Little Girl | Episode; A Park Family Christmas |
| 2017 | SEAL Team | Terrified Child | Episode; Ghost of Christmas Future |
| 2017 | Teachers | Eliza | Episode; Passive Eggressive |