Mika Boorem
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Born | Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | August 18, 1987
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Years active | 1995–present |
Website | mikaboorem |
Mika Sue Boorem (/ˈmiːkə ˈbʊərəm/;[a] born August 18, 1987)[2] is an American actress and filmmaker. She began her career as a child actress, appearing on television in small guest roles on Touched by an Angel and Ally McBeal, before earning critical acclaim for her performance in The Education of Little Tree (1997). After being cast in supporting roles in Jack Frost and Mighty Joe Young (both 1998), Boorem had a lead role in the drama Hearts in Atlantis (2001), opposite Anton Yelchin and Anthony Hopkins, which garnered her further critical acclaim.
Boorem also had prominent supporting roles in the war drama The Patriot (2000) and the thriller Along Came a Spider (2001). She went on to star in numerous teen films in the early-to-mid 2000s, including the surf film Blue Crush (2002), the comedy Sleepover (2004), and the drama Augusta, Gone (2006). Boorem was a recurring guest star on the network series Dawson's Creek in 2002 and 2003. She had a central role in John Carpenter's horror film The Ward (2010), followed by roles in several independent films.
Boorem made her feature film directorial debut with Hollywood.Con (2021), starring Tom Arnold and Brian Krause.
Life and career
Early life
Boorem was born on August 18, 1987, at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona, to Holly (née Thomas) and Benjamin Boorem.[3] She has one older brother, Benjamin Jr.[3] Her father is a gemologist.[1] She began acting in local theater in Arizona, and subsequently moved to Los Angeles with her family, where she attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, a French-English bilingual school.[3]
Work as a child actress
After appearing as herself in the direct-to-video of Disney Sing-Along Songs called Beach Party at Walt Disney World in 1995, Boorem had her first televised role in 1996 as a guest on the series Touched by an Angel.[3] That was followed by a supporting part in The Education of Little Tree (1997), based on the controversial memoir of the same name by Forrest Carter. David Noh of Film Journal International deemed her performance as a young friend of the titular Cherokee character "delightful."[4] For her performance, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award.[5] The same year, Boorem had a guest role playing the young Ally McBeal in the 1997 pilot episode.[6] She also had a supporting role in A Walton Easter, a television film spin-off from The Waltons, which aired in the spring of 1997.[7] She subsequently had a supporting role in the Christmas film Jack Frost (1998) starring Michael Keaton,[3] for which she was nominated for a YoungStar Award for Best Actress in a Drama Film.[8]
She then had a part in Disney's live-action film Mighty Joe Young (1998), playing the young counterpart of Charlize Theron's character.[3] She appeared on television again as a main cast member of the comedy series The Tom Show, which aired for one season between 1997 and 1998; in the series, she portrayed the daughter of a television producer, played by Tom Arnold.[9] Also in 1998, Boorem guest starred on Walker, Texas Ranger in the episode Second Chance in which she played an Irish girl who arrives in Dallas to get an operation, but gets kidnapped by terrorists and Ranger Cordell Walker (Chuck Norris) and his partner, Jimmy Trivette (Clarence Gilyard), must race against the clock to rescue her. In late 1999, Boorem had a supporting role in the ensemble drama Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her, opposite Glenn Close and Cameron Diaz.[10]
Also in 2000, Boorem had a central role in the
Transition to teen and adult roles
In 2004, Boorem starred opposite
The following year, Boorem starred as the lead in
She guest-starred on the series Ghost Whisperer in 2008, appearing in the episode "Bloodline,"[12] and the same year had a minor role in the drama Trucker.[12] Boorem was also featured in David Cook's music video "Light On" in 2008. In 2010, she had a supporting part as the ghost of a psychiatric patient in John Carpenter's psychological horror film The Ward, opposite Amber Heard and Danielle Panabaker.[19] The Hollywood Reporter's Michael Rechtshaffen, in reviewing the film, noted it as "an economical period piece that still effectively demonstrates what a skilled technician can accomplish in a single location with a compact cast and sturdy old-school effects."[19]
Directing and other projects
In 2012, Boorem appeared opposite Kelly Lynch in the Armand Mastroianni thriller Dark Desire.[20] Boorem was also cast in the 2013 short film Awake, which was subsequently included in the 2016 horror anthology Minutes Past Midnight.[21]
In 2015, Boorem directed the short film Love Thy Neighbor, which earned her a Best Director award at the Hang Onto Your Shorts film festival in New Jersey.[22] She made her feature film directorial debut with Hollywood.Con (2021), an action-adventure comedy set in Guatemala and starring Tom Arnold, Paige Howard, Devin Ratray, Brian Krause and Cody Kasch, as well as Boorem herself.[23][b]
Hollywood.Con was co-written and produced by Boorem's father, Benjamin Boorem, and its premise was partly inspired by a trip the two had taken to buy
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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1995 | Disney Sing-Along Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World | Herself | Direct-to-video film |
1997 | The Education of Little Tree | Little Girl | |
1998 | Mighty Joe Young | Young Jill Young | |
1998 | Jack Frost | Natalie | |
1999 | Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her | June | |
2000 | The Patriot | Margaret Martin | |
2001 | Along Came a Spider | Megan Rose | |
2001 | Hearts in Atlantis | Carol Gerber / Molly | |
2001 | Riding in Cars with Boys | Young Beverly Donofrio | |
2002 | Blue Crush | Penny Chadwick | |
2003 | Carolina | Maine Mirabeau | |
2004 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights | Susie Miller | |
2004 | Sleepover | Hannah Carlson | |
2005 | Smile | Katie | |
2006 | Whisper of the Heart | Kinuyo | Voice role (English dub of 1995 film) |
2008 | Trucker | Young Woman | |
2009 | The 2 Bobs | Skull Muncher | |
2010 | The Ward | Alice Hudson | |
2011 | Good Day for It | Emily | |
2012 | 1 Out of 7 | Krisi | |
2012 | Virgin Alexander | Brooke | |
2013 | Out to Lunch | Madison | Short film |
2015 | Love Thy Neighbor | Director, short film | |
2016 | Minutes Past Midnight | Caylie | Segment: "Awake" |
2017 | L.A. Player | Director, short film | |
2021 | Hollywood.Con | Mika Harms | Also director and co-writer |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | The Burning Zone | Little Girl | Episode: Pilot |
1996, 1998–2003 | Touched by an Angel | Melissa Houghton / Cornelia "Celine" | 4 episodes |
1997 | The Drew Carey Show | Sarah | Episode: "Drew Gets Married" |
1997 | A Walton Easter | Carla | Television film |
1997 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Young Zelda Spellman | Episode: "The Great Mistake" |
1997 | Ally McBeal | Young Ally McBeal | Episode: Pilot |
1997–1998 | The Tom Show | Elissa Amross | Main role |
1998 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Jennifer McGuire | Episode: "Second Chance" |
1999 | Providence | Zoe | Episode: "Home Again" |
1999 | A Memory in My Heart | Lily Stewart | Television film |
2002–2003 | Dawson's Creek | Harley Hetson | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
2006 | Augusta, Gone | Augusta Dudman | Television film |
2006 | The Initiation of Sarah | Sarah Goodwin | Television film |
2007 | House | Hannah Morganthal | Episode: "Insensitive" |
2007 | Jesse Stone: Sea Change | Cathleen Holton | Television film |
2008 | Ghost Whisperer | Olivia Keller | Episode: "Bloodline" |
2012 | Dark Desire | Erin | Television film |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
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2008 | "Light On" | David Cook | |
2017 | "Tiny Dancer" | Elton John | |
2017 | "All American Girl" | Heidi Jo Guthrie | Director |
2020 | "Catch Me If You Can" | Travis Tidwell | Director |
2021 | "Cruise'" | Austin Sands | Director |
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome | Ref. |
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2014 | Hang Onto Your Shorts Festival | Best Actress in a Comedy Short Film | Out to Lunch | Nominated | [22] |
2015 | Best Director in a Short Film | Love Thy Neighbor | Won | [22] | |
2003 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Sidekick | Dawson's Creek | Nominated | [28] |
1997 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film (Actress Ten or Under) | The Education of Little Tree | Nominated | [29] |
1997 | Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Guest Starring Young Actress | The Drew Carey Show | Nominated | [29] | |
2000 | Best Ensemble in a Feature Film | The Patriot | Nominated | [30] | |
2001 | Best Performance in a Feature Film: Supporting Young Actress | Hearts in Atlantis | Nominated | [31] | |
2004 | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast | Sleepover | Nominated | [32] | |
1999 | YoungStar Award | Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film | Jack Frost | Nominated | [8] |
Notes
- ^ Boorem pronounces her name as such when introducing herself in a 2018 discussion of her upcoming film, Hollywood.Con.[1]
- ^ Former In Her Sight editor Cara Hutto writes: "Mika Boorem is a veteran actress with over 40 major motion picture and television credits. Her directorial feature length film debut Hollywood.Con was released in 2021."[24]
References
- ^ a b Boorem, Mika (August 26, 2018). "Mika Boorem on Hollywood.Con". YouTube. Retrieved November 21, 2018.[dead link]
- Tucson.com. Arizona Daily Star. January 9, 2015. Archived from the originalon November 21, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Villarreal, Phil (September 28, 2001). "Tucson-Born Stars in the Making". Arizona Daily Star. Tucson, Arizona. p. E1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Noh, David (November 2, 2004). "The Education of Little Tree". Film Journal International. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ a b Buchanan, Jason. "Mika Boorem Biography". AllMovie. AllRovi. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ Variety Staff (November 2, 2000). "Mika Boorem". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ Scott, Tony (March 25, 1997). "A Walton Easter". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-476-60573-9.
- ^ Richmond, Ray (September 14, 1997). "The Tom Show". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ "Things You Can Tell Just By Looking at Her". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. January 22, 2000. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017.
- ^ "Along Came A Spider". TV Guide. NTVB Media. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Mika Boorem Credits". TV Guide. NTVB Media. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ Ross, Robyn (March 29, 2018). "Celebs you forgot were on Dawson's Creek". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018.
- ^ Maltin, Leonard. "Mika Boorem". Turner Classic Movies. Leonard Maltin Classic Movie Guide. Turner Broadcasting System. Archived from the original on May 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Chang, Justin (April 7, 2005). "Smile". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018.
- ^ "The Initiation of Sarah". TV Guide. NTVB Media. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Archivedfrom the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ISBN 978-1-554-90308-5.
- ^ a b Rechtshaffen, Michael (October 14, 2010). "The Ward: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018.
- ^ Radio Times Staff. "Dark Desire". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ "Minutes Past Midnight: Credits". Moviefone. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Past Winners and Nominees". Hang Onto Your Shorts Festival. New Jersey. Archived from the original on March 27, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 31, 2018). "Tom Arnold, Paige Howard to Star in Indie Comedy 'Hollywood.Con'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ Hutto, Cara (December 17, 2019). "How to Get Professional Headshots". In Her Sight. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ Trupp, Julia (May 1, 2019). "Hollywood-based dynamic duo to debut film in Eureka Springs". The Idle Class. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Aaron (April 16, 2019). "American Actress and Director Mika Boorem Visits Arkansas Arts Academy". Arkansas Arts Academy. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ Jones, Aaron (May 6, 2019). "AAA High School Students Cover Hollywood Premiere". Arkansas Arts Academy. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ Billboard Staff (June 18, 2003). "2003 Teen Choice Awards Nominees". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Media Group. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ Showtimes.com. AMC Theatres. Archivedfrom the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- Young Artist Awards. Archived from the originalon August 14, 2002. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- Young Artist Awards. Archived from the originalon June 9, 2002. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- Young Artist Awards. Archived from the originalon December 21, 2005. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
External links
- Official website
- Mika Boorem at AllMovie
- Mika Boorem on Twitter
- Mika Boorem at IMDb