Lexy Kolker
Alexa Rose Kolker (born August 17, 2009)[1] is an American actress. She starred as Chloe in the science fiction thriller film Freaks (2018), which earned her a Young Artist Award and a Saturn Award nomination. Prior to this, she had recurring roles as Mary Swagger on the television series Shooter (2016–2018) and Robin Hinton on the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2017–2018).
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| Born | August 17, 2009 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Relatives | Ava Kolker (sister) |
Early life edit
Kolker was born in California and is the youngest of four sisters. Kayla (b. 1998), Jade (b. 2001) and Ava Kolker (b. 2006), who is also an actress and introduced her younger sister to the business.[2] Ava is best known for her roles in American Horror Story and Girl Meets World.[3] Both sisters played the character of young Robin Hinton in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; Lexy in six episodes (2017 and 2018) and Ava in one episode (2018).[2][4]
Career edit
Kolker made her acting debut in 2015, in an episode on the crime drama television series Criminal Minds.[5] In 2016, she appeared in the independent action film Female Fight Squad,[6] and in the same year received recognition for playing Mary Swagger, the daughter of Bob Lee Swagger on the action television series Shooter, which was a recurring role that she held throughout the entirety of the show's run.[7][8] For Shooter, she earned a Young Entertainer Award nomination.[9] In 2017, Kolker was cast in a recurring role on the superhero television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Robin Hinton, which she played until 2018.[10][11]
In 2018, Kolker starred as Chloe in the science fiction–based action film Freaks. The film was released across several film festivals and theatres, and her performance earned positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.[12] Variety magazine wrote that "relative newcomer Kolker carries the film effortlessly."[13] Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter stated that her "semi-improvised performance couldn't be any more authentic",[14] and Collider described her acting as "truly unforgettable work".[15] For the role, she won the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Feature Film,[16] and received a nomination at the upcoming 2021 Saturn Awards for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.[17]
Also in 2018, Kolker appeared as Lily in the Netflix fantasy film The Little Mermaid; filming was done in Savannah, Georgia in 2016 and was released in 2018 to mixed reviews from critics.[18][19] In 2019, she appeared in the independent mystery crime film The Case of Jonas Booker as Marley.[20] Kolker is set to star in the upcoming television series For Nothing as Lilliana Pieri,[21] as well as the drama film Manifest West,[22] where she will star as Riley Hayes alongside her sister Ava Kolker.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Female Fight Squad | Lily | |
| 2017 | Our Little Secret | Monkey | |
| 2018 | The Little Mermaid | Lily | |
| 2018 | Freaks | Chloe | |
| 2019 | The Case of Jonas Booker | Marley | |
| 2022 | Manifest West | Riley Hayes |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Criminal Minds | Tatiana | Episode: "Awake" |
| 2016 | Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack | Herself | Episode: "Sex, Drugs, and Fairytales" |
| 2016–2018 | Shooter | Mary Swagger | Recurring role; 20 episodes |
| 2017 | Searchers | Young Fable | Television film |
| 2017–2018 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Robin Hinton | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2020 | For Nothing | Lilliana Pieri | Upcoming television series; main role[21] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Young Entertainer Award | Best Recurring Young Actress 9 and Under in a Television Series | Shooter | Nominated | [23] |
| 2020 | Young Entertainer Award | Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film | Freaks | Nominated | [9] |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actress in a Feature Film | Won | [16] | ||
| 2021 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Nominated | [17] |
References edit
- ^ @lexykolker (August 18, 2017). "Thank you to the most incredible cast and crew for making Lexy's birthday so special today. We love you all so muc…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Lexy Kolker. Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ^ "Ava Kolker. Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ^ "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020) Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ^ Sedighzadeh, Kazem (2015-11-19). "'Criminal Minds' Season 11 Episode 8 will Explore 'The Dirty Dozen;' JJ Finds Herself at Crossroads upon Return". Master Herald. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ WorldFilmGeek (2017-08-29). "Female Fight Squad (2017)". WorldFilmGeek. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ "'Freaks' on Netflix: Cast, Plot, and What to Know About the Sci-Fi Horror Film". Decider. 2020-03-05. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ Regalbuto, Benny (2021-02-26). "Why Becca From The Boys Looks So Familiar". Looper.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ a b "Young Entertainer Awards - 2020 nominations" (PDF). Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "Amanda Crew and Lexy Kolker talk Freaks". Solzy at the Movies. 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ "Lexy Kolker Talks Freaks And Career – BSCkids". 29 August 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ "'Freaks': Film Review | TIFF 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ Barker, Andrew (2018-09-09). "Toronto Film Review: 'Freaks'". Variety. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
- ^ "'Freaks': Film Review | TIFF 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. 2018-09-08. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "Freaks Review: High Concept and Heart Collide for Explosive Results". Collider. 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ a b "Young Artist Awards - 2020 Nominees". Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ a b "The Saturn Awards and The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror". www.saturnawards.org. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "'Shannara Chronicles' Poppy Drayton Joins 'Little Mermaid'". TheWrap. 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "You haven't heard of this summer's Little Mermaid remake, but it's already a success". Polygon. 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "The Case of Jonas Booker Cast". IMDb. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ a b "'For Nothing' is a good thing for Buffalo". bizjournals.com. January 8, 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2020-05-18). "Lexy Kolker Joins 'Manifest West', 'The Fallout' Adds Will Ropp". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "Young Entertainer Awards - 2016 results". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
External links edit
- Lexy Kolker
- Lexy Kolker at IMDb