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Megan Charpentier Biography

Birth Name:Megan Charpentier

Birth Place:California, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Jumped on her bed out of joy when she got her part in "Mama․"
  • Quote: "(On acting as as career) "When I was younger it was more of a fun thing, but now I'm thinking this is what I really want to do when I get older․ If I can't act, I would go to college and maybe be a veterinarian․""
  • Quote: "(On choosing to act) "I never really decided to․ When I was two and a half or three my mom got a call from someone asking if wanted to go on an audition․ I ended up getting the job; it was a commercial for Hasbro․""
  • She is besk known for her work in the horror films "Mama" and "Resident Evil: Retribution․"
  • Played younger versions of Amanda Seyfried multiple times, once in "Jennifer's Body" and again in "Red Riding Hood․"
  • Particularly enjoyed getting to jump off refrigerators and other things while filming "Mama" because she wasn't able to do things like that at home
  • In her spare time, she loves to go horseback riding and bicycling

Awards

  • 2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Ten and Under: nominated
  • 2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2013UBCP Award-Best Newcomer: nominated
  • 2014Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 2015Leo-Best Lead Performance By a Female in a Television Movie: nominated