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Mckenna Grace Biography
Birth Name:Mckenna Grace
Birth Place:Grapevine, Texas, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer
Fast Facts
- Along with her donations, walked in a runway fashion show raising awareness for victims of domestic violence
- Has donated toys to kids receiving medical care at Dallas' donation-funded Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
- Is a supporter of the animal-rights organization PETA
- Assisted in fundraisers for A Wish For Kids, a Fort Worth-based organization benefiting children facing life-threatening conditions
- Starred in commercials before a breakout role in the "Joe, Joe & Jane" TV movie in 2013, leading to more work in TV and film
- Started out acting in a YMCA commercial
- Became interested in acting after watching videos of Shirley Temple
Awards
- 2017PFCS Award-Breakthrough Performance: winner
- 2017PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth: winner
- 2017WFCC Award-Best Young Actress: nominated
- 2018Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor/Actress: nominated
- 2018OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
- 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
- 2021Sierra Award-Youth in Film - Female: nominated
- 2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2022CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie: nominated
- 2022Golden Schmoes-Breakthrough Performance of the Year: nominated
- 2022MCFCA Award-Best Young Actress: nominated
- 2022SDFCS Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2024Blimp Award-Favorite Female Voice From an Animated Movie: nominated
- 2025Saturn Award-Best Younger Performer in a Film: nominated