Melody Hurd

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Melody Hurd
Born (2011-10-28) 28 October 2011 (age 12)
Nationality United States
Occupations
Years active2017–present
Notable work Fatherhood
Battle at Big Rock
Television Them
Parents
  • Fred Hurd II (father)
  • Nisha Hurd (mother)
RelativesLyric Hurd (Sister)

Melody Hurd (born October 30, 2011) is an American actress, dancer and model. She gained recognition for her roles in various films and television series and is best known for her starring role in Fatherhood (2021), [1] Battle at Big Rock (2019), Cross (2024), and Amazon Prime horror series Them (2021).

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Early Life

Melody Hurd was born in Maryland, USA. From a young age, she displayed a keen interest in performing arts. [2] Encouraged by her family, she began her journey in the entertainment industry as a child model before transitioning into acting. [3]

Career

Modeling

Melody's career began in modeling, where she worked with several notable brands and appeared in various advertisements. [3]

Acting

Melody made her acting debut in the 2019 short film Battle at Big Rock , directed by Colin Trevorrow. Her performance was well-received, leading to more significant roles in television and film. [4]

She gained wider recognition for her role as Gracie Emory in the Amazon Prime series Them (2021). The horror anthology series allowed her to showcase her range as a young actress, earning her critical acclaim. [5] [6]

In 2021, Melody starred alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix film Fatherhood , where she played the role of Maddy Logelin. [7] [8] Her performance as the daughter of Hart's character was praised for its emotional depth and maturity. [9] [10]

Personal Life

Melody Hurd comes from a supportive family that includes her mother, Nisha Hurd, who is also involved in the entertainment industry. Melody has two siblings, Lyric Hurd and Rhythm Hurd. [11] [2] [12]

Filmography

Film and TV Movies

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 Battle at Big Rock KadashaMain cast
2021 Fatherhood Maddy LogelinMain cast

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 The Ellen DeGeneres Show HerselfEpisode 38
2021-2024 Them Gracie EmoryMain cast
2024CrossJanelle CrossMain cast

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