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Joey King Biography

Birth Name:
Joey Lynn King
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Began acting at age 4
  • Has done national commercials for Life cereal, AT&T and McDonald's
  • Was the official spokesperson for D
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  • (Drop Everything and Read) Day in 2010
  • That same year she recorded the song "Ramona Blue" with her sister, with proceeds going to the charity First Book
  • In 2011, received a Young Artist Award (Best Performance in a Feature Film, Leading Young Actress 10 and Under) for her portrayal of beloved book heroine Ramona Quimby in the film Ramona and Beezus (2010)
  • Appeared in the video for Taylor Swift's song "Mean" (2011)
  • Received a pet pig as a birthday present from Jay Leno and named the pig Jay Jay

Awards

  • 2020People's Choice Awards-Favorite Comedic Movie Actor: winner
  • 2019Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated

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