Mckenna Grace ✓
Actor

Mckenna Grace

Active Hollywood / American Television and Film Industry Rating 4.1/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromGrapevine, Texas, United States
  • Based inLos Angeles, California, United States
  • Age20 years
  • Active2012–present
  • Updated

Mckenna Grace Biography Information

  • Real Name: Mckenna Grace Burge
  • Screen Name: Mckenna Grace
  • Date of Birth: June 25, 2006
  • Date of Death: Alive
  • Profession: Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Executive Producer
  • Debut Work: Crash & Bernstein (2012)
  • Breakthrough Film: Gifted (2017)
  • Known Moniker: Modern Scream Queen, Hollywood’s Go-To Young Prodigy

Mckenna Grace Family Member

  • Father: Ross Burge (Orthopedic surgeon)
  • Mother: Crystal Grace (Medical sales representative)
  • Siblings: None (Only child)

Mckenna Grace Education

  • Primary Education: Homeschooled with on-set tutoring
  • Higher Education: College coursework in media aesthetics

Mckenna Grace Career Highlight

Year Milestone / Film Name Significance
2012 Crash & Bernstein Professional television acting debut as Jasmine Bernstein
2013 Goodbye World Feature film screen debut
2013 The Young and the Restless Long-running daytime role as Faith Newman
2016 Designated Survivor Portrayed Penny Kirkman across three seasons
2017 Gifted Breakthrough starring role opposite Chris Evans as math prodigy Mary Adler
2017 I, Tonya Critically acclaimed portrayal of young Tonya Harding
2018 The Haunting of Hill House Breakout horror performance as young Theodora Crain
2018 The Bad Seed Starred as the sociopathic lead Emma Grossman in the Lifetime thriller
2018 Young Sheldon Began recurring role as child prodigy Paige Swanson
2019 Captain Marvel Portrayed 13-year-old Carol Danvers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
2021 The Handmaid’s Tale Earned a Primetime Emmy nomination as Esther Keyes
2021 Ghostbusters: Afterlife Led the legacy franchise reboot as Phoebe Spengler
2022 The Bad Seed Returns Co-wrote, executive produced, and starred in the sequel
2023 Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie Voiced lead puppy Skye in the major animated box office hit
2024 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Reprised central starring role as Phoebe Spengler
2026 The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Cast in dual roles as Maysilee Donner and Merrilee Donner

Mckenna Grace Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
2017 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards Best Performance by a Youth PFCS Award Gifted Won
2017 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards Breakthrough Performance PFCS Award Gifted Won
2017 Women Film Critics Circle Best Young Actress WFCC Award Gifted Nominated
2018 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Best Young Actor/Actress Critics’ Choice Award Gifted Nominated
2018 Online Film & Television Association Best Youth Performance OFTA Film Award Gifted Nominated
2019 Online Film & Television Association Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series OFTA Television Award The Haunting of Hill House Nominated
2020 Hollywood Critics Association Next Generation of Hollywood HCA Award Career Milestone Won
2021 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Best Female Youth in Film Sierra Award Ghostbusters: Afterlife Nominated
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Primetime Emmy Award The Handmaid’s Tale Nominated
2022 Critics’ Choice Super Awards Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie Super Award Ghostbusters: Afterlife Nominated
2022 Golden Schmoes Awards Breakthrough Performance of the Year Golden Schmoes Ghostbusters: Afterlife Nominated
2022 Music City Film Critics Association Best Young Actress MCFCA Award Ghostbusters: Afterlife Nominated
2022 San Diego Film Critics Society Best Youth Performance SDFCS Award Ghostbusters: Afterlife Nominated
2024 Astra TV Awards Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series Astra TV Award The Handmaid’s Tale Nominated
2024 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Favorite Female Voice From an Animated Movie Blimp Award Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie Nominated
2025 Saturn Awards Best Younger Performer in a Film Saturn Award Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Nominated
2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Favorite Female Animated Voice from a Movie Blimp Award Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Nominated

At a Glance

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About Mckenna Grace

What was Mckenna Grace's big breakthrough role?
Her breakthrough role was starring as the math prodigy Mary Adler opposite Chris Evans in Marc Webb's drama Gifted (2017), which earned her widespread critical acclaim and major youth acting honors.
What historic milestone did Mckenna Grace achieve at the Primetime Emmy Awards?
In 2021, at age 15, she was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for The Handmaid's Tale, becoming one of the youngest performers ever nominated in that category.
Which major film franchises has Mckenna Grace starred in?
She leads the modern Ghostbusters franchise (Afterlife and Frozen Empire) as Phoebe Spengler, voiced Skye in the PAW Patrol movie universe, appeared in the MCU (Captain Marvel), and joined The Hunger Games (Sunrise on the Reaping).
Does Mckenna Grace make music in addition to acting?
Yes, signed to Photo Finish Records, she has released several pop-rock and folk EPs including Bittersweet 16 and Autumn Leaves, with multiple soundtrack contributions.
Has Mckenna Grace worked behind the camera as a writer or producer?
Yes, she co-wrote and executive produced Lifetime's The Bad Seed Returns (2022) and has served as an executive producer on feature films like What We Hide and Regretting You.

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