Kay Panabaker
Kay Panabaker | |
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U.S. | |
Alma mater | Glendale Community College University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation(s) | Zoologist, Actress |
Years active | 2001–2012 (acting) 2016–present (zoology) |
Relatives | Danielle Panabaker (older sister) |
Stephanie Kay Panabaker
Early years
Panabaker was born in
Between projects, Panabaker focused on academics. She graduated from high school as the valedictorian when she was 13 years old.[4] Kay received two academic scholarships from Glendale Community College,[5][6] where she studied acting and was on the Dean's list. She graduated with an associate degree with honors when she was 15. She was accepted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), History Program as a junior and completed her Bachelor of Arts in history before she turned 18.[3]
Career
Panabaker has guest-starred in several television dramas and soap operas. She portrayed Alice Brand in
Panabaker had a recurring role in
Panabaker starred in the ABC
After playing Rosa in Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta in 2012, Panabaker retired from acting. She went on to study zoology at UCLA, and as of 2016 works as a zookeeper at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World.[10]
Personal life
In February 2022, Panabaker announced that she had gotten married to Yoni Yates.[11]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes[9][12] |
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2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Garbage Monster | Voice role |
2002 | Temptation | Jamie Savini | Short film |
Dead Heat | Samantha LaRoche | ||
2007 | Moondance Alexander | Moondance Alexander | |
Nancy Drew | George Fayne | ||
A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper | Elizabeth | ||
2009 | Fame | Jenny Garrison | |
2010 | The Lake Effect | Celia | |
2011 | Little Birds | Allison | |
2012 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! | Rosa | Voice role |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes[9] |
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2002 | The Jamie Kennedy Experiment | Kelly | 2 episodes |
Port Charles | Sara | 1 episode | |
ER | Melissa Rue | Episode: "The Letter" | |
7th Heaven | Alice Brand | Episode: "Regarding Eric" | |
2002–2003 | Angel | Mesektet (The Girl) | 2 episodes |
2003 | The Division | Susie Jenkins | Episode: "Cold Comfort" |
The Brothers García | Carrie Bauer | Episode: "Moving On Up" | |
2004–2005 | Summerland | Nikki Westerly | Main role (26 episodes) |
Phil of the Future | Debbie Berwick | 13 episodes | |
2005 | Mom at Sixteen | Young Macy (uncredited)[citation needed] | Television film |
Medium | Elisha | Episode: "Penny for Your Thoughts" | |
Life Is Ruff
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Emily Watson | Disney Channel original television film | |
2006 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Cheerleader Lacey | Voice, episode: "Bring It On" |
Disney Channel Games | Herself / Contestant | Part of Red Team | |
Read It and Weep | Jamie Bartlett | Disney Channel original television film | |
2006–2011 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Lindsey Willows
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6 episodes |
2007 | The Winner | Vivica | Episode: "Single Dates" |
Two and a Half Men | Sophie | Episode: "Tucked, Taped and Gorgeous" | |
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Amber | Episode: "First Day of High School" | |
Custody | Amanda Gordon | Television film | |
Weeds | Amelia | Episode: "He Taught Me How to Drive By" | |
Boston Legal | Abby Holt | Episode: "The Chicken and the Leg" | |
Ghost Whisperer | Marlo Sinclair | Episode: "Bad Blood" | |
2008 | Grey's Anatomy | Emma Anderson | Episode: "All by Myself" |
2009 | Happy Campers | Dylan | Television film |
A Marriage | Maddy Gabriel | Television film | |
Lie to Me | Emily Lightman (scenes deleted)[citation needed] | Episode: "Pilot" | |
Mental | Aysnley Skoff | Episode: "Manic at the Disco" | |
2010 | Brothers & Sisters | Young Kitty Walker | Episode: "Time After Time" |
Secrets in the Walls | Lizzie | Television film | |
2010–2011 | No Ordinary Family | Daphne Nicole Powell | Main role (20 episodes) |
2011 | Cyberbully | Samantha Caldone | Television film |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Vicki Harris | Episode: "Spiraling Down" |
Music video
Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
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2006 | Jordan Pruitt | "Outside Looking In" | From No Ordinary Girl and Read It and Weep (single to promote the movie) |
Awards and honors
Panabaker previously held a Seat on the National Board of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media. As of 2020 this was no longer the case.[13]
Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2003 | Young Artist Awards |
Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Guest Starring Young Actress | ER (episode: "The Letter") | Nominated | [14] |
2004 | Best Performance in a Commercial | Youth Anti-Smoking PSA | [15] | ||
2005 | Best Performance in a Television Series – Recurring Young Actress | Phil of the Future | [16] | ||
Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | Summerland | Won | [16] | ||
2007 | Temecula Valley International Film Festival | Rising Star Award | [17] | ||
2008 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress | Moondance Alexander | Nominated | [18] |
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Nancy Drew (shared with rest of cast) | [18] |
References
- ^ "Kay Panabaker | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved Feb 11, 2020.
- ^ "Kay Panabaker". www.facebook.com. Retrieved Feb 11, 2020.
- ^ Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.
- ^ Nathan Southern. "Kay Panabaker". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "Kay Panabaker". Hollywood.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2009.
- ^ a b Rice, Lynette (May 12, 2010). "Breaking: ABC picks up 'No Ordinary Family' starring Michael Chikilis". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 13, 2010. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ a b "Kay Panabaker". Credits. TV Guide. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Kay Panabaker". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Kay Panabaker: Biography". TV.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ Waslaski, Casey (June 2, 2016). "Remember Kay Panabaker from Disney Channel's 'Read it and Weep'? You'll never guess what she's up to now". AOL. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ Kay Panabaker [@kaypanabaker] (February 6, 2022). "10/10, would marry this man again" – via Instagram.
- ^ Southern, Nathan. "Kay Panabaker". AllMovie. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ "CQCM Board and Staff". National Board. KidsFirst.org. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "Twenty-Fourth Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards Foundation. Archived from the original on September 7, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ "25th Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Foundation. Archived from the original on August 2, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "26th Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Foundation. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ Ryan, Helen. "Better with Age – Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival Grows Up". LAsThePlace. Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "29th Young Artist Awards". Archived from the original on July 6, 2008.
External links
- Kay Panabaker at AllMovie
- Kay Panabaker at IMDb
- Kay Panabaker on Instagram