Alex McKenna (born October 15, 1984) is an American actress and voice-over artist. She gained fame by playing Petunia Stupid in The Stupids (1996) and Mickey Apple in You Wish (1997). She resumed her acting career with guest appearances in The CW hit teen drama series 90210 in 2010. In 2012, she had recurring appearances in the television series, including Dallas, Guys with Kids, and Two and a Half Men. McKenna is also known for her role as Sadie Adler in the video game Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018).
Early life and career Alex McKenna was born on October 15, 1984. She began her career as a child actress, portraying Petunia Stupid in the adventure comedy film The Stupids (1996). She had roles as Amanda in the horror film Campfire Tales (1997) and as Linda Ross in Joey (1997).Filmography for Alex McKenna TV Guide. Retrieved April 5, 2010. In 1998, she was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series (You Wish) in Young Artist Awards. She had a small role as Alex's friend in the comedy film What Women Want (2000). The film earned $374 million worldwide, and received largely positive reviews. She portrayed a drug-addicted teenager Abby Macy in NBC's crime drama series Crossing Jordan.Alex McKenna filmography Fancast. February 29, 2008. Retrieved April 5, 2010. She appeared in several guest starring television roles, including 90210, Malcolm in the Middle, Shake It Up, Common Law, Two and a Half Men, Guys with Kids and Boston Public.
In 2009, she played the lead role of Megs in short film The City of Lights. Next McKenna landed a recurring role in the TNT revival of the CBS prime-time soap opera, Dallas. In 2014, she appeared in the horror film Haunted along with Luke Kleintank and Lesley-Anne Down. She had a supporting role as Tammy in Bear with Us (2016). The film also earned McKenna numerous awards, including Jury Award for Best Supporting Actress at Sunscreen Film Festival. She appeared opposite Josh Radnor in the drama film The Seeker (2016), portraying Grace. In 2018, she starred in the video game Red Dead Redemption 2 as the voice and motion capture actress of Sadie Adler, and she made a guest appearance on an episode of drama thriller television series Quantico in the episode "Heaven's Fall".
Personal life McKenna married Canadian actor Joshua Close in August 2016 in Calistoga, California.
Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1996 A Woman Undone Jennifer The Stupids Petunia Stupid1997 Joey Linda Ross Campfire Tales Amanda Heart of Fire Katy Stoler 1998 Safety Patrol Hannah Zapruder Also known as Disney's Safety Patrol 2000 What Women Want Alex's Friend 2009 The City of Lights Megs Short film 2012 The Longer Day of Happiness Elizabeth 2013 Stand By Jenny Short film The Freemason Rana Burkhalter 2014Haunted Eve2015Single in South BeachGinaOther People's ChildrenJillian2016Bear with UsTammyThe SeekerGraceFolk Hero & Funny GuyStacyFlatbush LuckZoeyWeEleanorShort filmJulianneN/A1, 2, 3... You Please.Jesse2017SensumDom2018Magnetic Plasma for mass(es) EnlightenmentCrystalsAnthem of a Teenage ProphetMs. Banks
Television Year Title Role Notes 1992 Middle Ages Hillary Cooper 3 episodes 1993 The Trouble with Larry Lindsay Flatt Recurring character 1994 Winnetka Road Leah Barker Recurring character 1997–1998 You Wish Mickey Apple 13 episodes 1997 TGIF Mickey Apple Episode: "Frightful Halloween Bash" 1998 Recess C.J. Rotweiler (voice) Episode: "The Challenge" 2000 Boston Public Melissa Episode: "Chapter Seven" 2001 Malcolm in the Middle Beth Ballard Episode: "Bowling" 2001–2006 Crossing Jordan Abby Macy 12 episodes 2010 90210 Cat 3 episodes 2011 Shake It Up Sarah Episode: "Review It Up" 2012–2014 The Legend of Korra Senna / Additional Voices (voice) 7 episodes2012–2013 Dallas Rebecca Sutter 4 episodes 2012 Guys with Kids Megan Episode: "Pilot" Two and a Half Men Michelle Episode: "That's Not What They Call It in Amsterdam" Sketchy Rudolph / Little Boy / Ariel (voice) Episodes: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Christmas", "Prawn Stars" Common Law Irene Episode: "Pilot"2015After Ever AfterAuroraEpisode: "Aurora and Phillip"The FollowingJewelEpisodes: "Demons", "Evermore"2016Code BlackCaroline StringerEpisode: "Blood Sport"2018QuanticoJocelyn TurnerEpisode: "Heaven's Fall"
Video games Year Title Role Notes2018Red Dead Redemption 2Sadie AdlerPerformance capture2019Red Dead Online2026Star Wars Zero CompanyCly Kullervo, Rhy Cesca, Additional Voices
Awards and nominations YearGroupAwardWorkResult1998Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Comedy Series–Supporting Young ActressYou Wish 2016Sunscreen Film FestivalBest Supporting ActressBear with Us 2016Orlando Film FestivalBest Ensemble Cast in a Feature Film (shared with the cast) 2016FilmQuestBest Supporting Actress 2017North Hollywood CinefestBest Actress in a Feature Film 2019NAVGTR AwardsSupporting Performance in a DramaRed Dead Redemption II
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