A professional acting career spanning two decades began for Joey King at the age of four with a television advertisement for Life Cereal. Since that early start in Los Angeles, she has evolved from a child performer into a lead actor across diverse streaming platforms, major film productions, and complex dramatic television series.
Early Career and Television Beginnings
Before reaching mainstream cinema audiences, King built a resume through guest roles in established series such as Ghost Whisperer, Jericho, Entourage, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Her theatrical roots included performances at the Stage Door Children's Theatre in Agoura and singing a cappella at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. She gained early recognition for her title role in the 2010 film Ramona and Beezus, an adaptation of the Beverly Cleary novels, which earned her a Young Artist Award.
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The 2010s marked a shift toward high-profile film projects, including appearances in The Dark Knight Rises, The Conjuring, White House Down, and Oz the Great and Powerful. She balanced these studio blockbusters with independent and smaller-scale projects. Her television work continued with recurring parts in the FX series Fargo and the CBS comedy Life in Pieces. During this period, she secured a wider fanbase through her portrayal of Elle Evans in The Kissing Booth trilogy released between 2018 and 2021.
Critical Recognition and Production Work
King received significant critical attention for her performance as Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in the 2019 Hulu series The Act, earning nominations for both a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe. This transition into complex dramas coincided with her expanding influence behind the camera. She signed a content production deal with Hulu in 2020 and established her own production company, All The King's Horses, which secured a partnership with Netflix in 2021. Recent projects include roles in Bullet Train, The Princess, and the 2024 film A Family Affair.
Fast facts
- Born: 1999, Los Angeles
- Citizenship: United States
- Notable Recognition: Max Mara Face of the Future Award (2024)
- Early Work: Life Cereal commercial
- Production Company: All The King's Horses
- Marriage: Steven Piet (2023)
Questions readers ask
What was Joey King's first lead film role?
Her first lead role was Ramona Quimby in the 2010 film Ramona and Beezus.
Did Joey King work on any music videos?
Yes, she appeared in Taylor Swift's Mean music video in 2011 and I Can See You (Taylor's Version) in 2023.
Achievements
- Worked as television actor, actor and singer
