Kelli Berglund

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Kelli Berglund
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Berglund in 2019
Born
Kelli Michelle Berglund

(1996-02-09) February 9, 1996 (age 28)
Moorpark, California, U.S.
Education Moorpark High School
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2006–present
Partner(s)Tyler Wilson (2016–present; engaged)

Kelli Michelle Berglund [1] (born February 9, 1996 [2] [3] ) is an American actress. [4] She is known for portraying Bree Davenport in the Disney XD series Lab Rats and Lab Rats: Elite Force and also guest starred in its spinoff Mighty Med . In 2014, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie How to Build a Better Boy , where she portrays Mae Hartley. Berglund starred as Carly Carson in the 2019 Starz television drama series Now Apocalypse . She has also played the lead in two sports-themed films set in Australia, 2016's Raising the Bar and 2018's Going for Gold. She stars as Crystal in the 2021 Starz drama television series Heels .

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Early life

Berglund was born and raised in Moorpark, California, where she continues to live with her parents, Mark and Michelle (née Blandy) [5] Berglund, and younger sister, Kirra (b. 2002). [6] [7] [8] She is a graduate of Moorpark High School's independent study program. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming and photography. [9] [10]

Career

Berglund began her career at a young age as a series regular on TLC's Hip Hop Harry . TV appearances also include Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader , and America's Next Producer . Berglund also appeared in the indie film, Bye Bye Benjamin. Her commercial credits include campaigns for Old Navy, Hyundai, Bratz, McDonald's and Mattel, among others. [9] She has also appeared in print and modeling campaigns for Reebok and the Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts. [9] Berglund has been honored with many awards in dance for her lyrical contemporary and jazz. Though she is equally versatile in these types of dance, her favorite style is contemporary — a blend of ballet and jazz. [11] [10] [ better source needed ]

From 2012 to 2016, Berglund starred as Bree Davenport, an overly outgoing, bionic super-human with super speed, in the Disney XD live-action comedy series Lab Rats alongside co-stars Tyrel Jackson Williams, Billy Unger, and Spencer Boldman. [9] [12] [10] She continued to play Bree Davenport on Lab Rats' 2016 spinoff series Lab Rats: Elite Force . [13] [14]

In 2013, Berglund guest starred on the Disney XD series Kickin' It , where she played karate prodigy Sloane Jennings. In this episode, her character sings "Had Me @ Hello" as a duet with Kim Crawford, played by Olivia Holt. [15] In mid-2013, Berglund began work on the 2013 Disney Channel Original Movie, How to Build a Better Boy , in which she stars as Mae Hartley, a tech-savvy young woman who along with her best friend, devises a plan to create the perfect boyfriend. [16] [17] She sings "Something Real" with China Anne McClain which was released on July 29, 2014. [18] [ better source needed ]

In 2016, Berglund co-starred in the NBC television film, Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love , playing the role of Willadeene Parton, Dolly Parton's older sister. [19] The same year, she starred in the film Raising the Bar, in which she plays a former gymnast who gets back into the sport after relocating to Australia. [20] In 2018, Berglund starred in Going for Gold, a film about cheerleading, set in Adelaide, Australia. [21]

Berglund and her Now Apocalypse co-star Avan Jogia in 2019 Avan Jogia and Kelli Berglund March 2019.png
Berglund and her Now Apocalypse co-star Avan Jogia in 2019

In June 2018, Berglund was cast in the starring role of Carly in the 2019 Starz television series Now Apocalypse . [22] In 2019, Berglund was cast in the recurring role of Olivia in the fourth season of the drama television series Animal Kingdom . [23]

Berglund also had a minor role as a teen in a Billie Eilish costume in the 2020 Netflix comedy film Hubie Halloween . [24] In 2021, Berglund had a supporting role in the crime drama film Cherry starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Nico Walker. From 2021 to 2023, she was cast to play the main role in Starz's drama series Heels , in which she played the main role of Crystal Tyler. [25]

In 2024, Berglund starred alongside Amadeus Serafini in the romantic comedy film by Tosca Musk's titled Wallbanger. [26]

Personal life

Berglund began dating Bad Feelings musician Tyler Wilson in March 2016. [27] They became engaged on November 9, 2024 after 8 years of dating. [28] [29]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Bye Bye BenjaminBirthday Party GuestShort film [10]
2014 How to Build a Better Boy Mae HartleyTelevision film
2015One NightRachel
2016Raising the BarKelly Johnson
2018Going for GoldEmma Wilson
2020 Hubie Halloween Billie Eilish Girl [24]
2021 Cherry Madison Kowalski [30]
Mark, Mary & Some Other People Bunny [31] [32]
2024WallbangerCaroline [33]
Queen of the Ring Nell Stewart [34]
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006–2008 Hip Hop Harry KelliRecurring role [10]
2012–2016 Lab Rats Bree DavenportMain role
2013 Kickin' It Sloane JenningsEpisode: "The New Girl"
2016 Lab Rats: Elite Force Bree DavenportMain role
Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love Willadeene PartonTelevision film [19]
2017 The Night Shift Sofia2 episodes
2019 Hell's Kitchen HerselfEpisode: "An Episode of Firsts"
Now Apocalypse Carly CarlsonMain role [22]
Fosse/Verdon Young Gwen Verdon Episode: "Me and My Baby"
Animal Kingdom OliviaRecurring role (season 4) [23]
2019–2021 The Goldbergs RenRecurring role (seasons 7, 9) [35]
2021–2023 Heels Crystal TylerMain role [36] [37]

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  6. ↑ "Two very special sisters @kelliberglund @kirraberglund #nationalsistersday❤️❤️❤️❤️ photo: @tiffanylongeway". instagram.com.
  7. ↑ "What can a Dad say to his amazing daughter? Happy 21st Birthday @kirraberglund you are one of a kind. You always keep us off balance and we love you for that You are so kind and loving and bring a smile to me everyday. I love you!❤️❤️❤️". instagram.com.
  8. ↑ "You are my world 🤍. Happy #nationaldaughtersday to these beautiful humans! ❤️ @kelliberglund @kirraberglund". instagram.com.
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  29. ↑ "A huge congratulations to this beautiful couple! It's easy to see how much you love each other! Tyler, you are one of the most kind-hearted people I know, and we are so blessed to have you join our family. Cheers to you Kelli & Tyler on your engagement ~ wishing you a very long and happy life together! 🥂❤️✨". facebook.com.
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