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Alex McKenna (born October 15, 1984) is an American television and film actress. 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 CW hit teen drama series 90210 in 2010. In 2012, she had recurring appearances in the TV series, including Dallas, Guys with Kids and Two and a Half Men. She served as a voice actress in the The Legend of Korra (2014), appeared in the horror film Haunted (2014) and Boston Police officer Sara in the American drama film Patriots Day.
McKenna was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father is American and her mother is American of French and Scandinavian provenance. She attended Archer School for Girls in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Career
McKenna started out as a child actress, who had small roles in movies and television shows. She is known for her roles as Amanda in the horror movie Campfire Tales and as Linda Ross in Joey. She also played Petunia Stupid alongside Tom Arnold in the 1996 movie The Stupids. In 1998, she was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series (You Wish) in Young Artist Awards. She was recognized when she started making guest appearances in popular television series such as Malcolm In the Middle and Boston Public. She landed herself in the role of Abby Macy in NBC's crime drama Crossing Jordan. She played a teenager, who became addicted to heroin upon dropping out of college. McKenna appeared in 12 episodes.
She took a few years break from acting to attend a university. In 2009, she played the lead role of Megs in short film The City of Lights. In September 2010, she appeared in three episodes of the CW hit teen drama series 90210, a spin-off of the 1990s Fox series Beverly Hills, 90210. In February 2012, McKenna landed a role in the TNT revival of the CBS prime-time soap opera, Dallas. She also made guest appearances in Two and a Half Men, Sketchy and Guys with Kids. In March 2014, she appeared in the horror film Haunted along with Luke Kleintank and Lesley-Anne Down.
Filmography
Actress
2023
Ad Lucem (Podcast Series) as
Cassidy
2022
Good Trouble (TV Series) as
Laura Bowen
- This Is Not My Beautiful House (2022) - Laura Bowen
- Wake Up from Your Reverie (2022) - Laura Bowen
2022
Secret Lives of College Escorts (TV Movie) as
Debra
2022
Doula as
Aranrhod
2021
The Invite (Short) as
Natalie
2020
It Listens from the Radio (TV Series) as
Donna
- Midnight Swim (2020) - Donna
2020
Stalked by My Husband's Ex (TV Movie) as
Kristen Carter
2019
Red Dead Online (Video Game) as
Sadie Adler (voice)
2018
Magnetic Plasma for mass(es) Enlightenment (Short) as
Crystals
2018
Red Dead Redemption II (Video Game) as
Sadie Adler
2018
Anthem of a Teenage Prophet as
Ms. Banks
2018
Quantico (TV Series) as
Jocelyn Turner
- The Heavens Fall (2018) - Jocelyn Turner (voice)
2017
Sensum (Short) as
Dom
2016
1, 2, 3... You Please. (Short) as
Jesse
2016
Julianne (Short)
2016
We (Short) as
Eleanor
2016
Flatbush Luck as
Zoey
2016
Folk Hero & Funny Guy as
Stacy
2016
The Seeker as
Grace
2016
Bear with Us as
Tammy
2016
Code Black (TV Series) as
Caroline Stringer
- Blood Sport (2016) - Caroline Stringer
2015
Single in South Beach as
Gina
2015
Other People's Children as
Jillian
2015
The Following (TV Series) as
Jewel
- Demons (2015) - Jewel
- Evermore (2015) - Jewel
2015
After Ever After (TV Series) as
Aurora
- Aurora and Phillip (2015) - Aurora
2012
The Legend of Korra (TV Series) as
Senna / Additional Voices
- Korra Alone (2014) - Senna (voice)
- Harmonic Convergence (2013) - Senna (voice)
- Civil Wars: Part 2 (2013) - Senna (voice)
- Civil Wars: Part 1 (2013) - Senna (voice)
- Rebel Spirit (2013) - Senna (voice)
- The Voice in the Night (2012) - Additional Voices (voice)
- Welcome to Republic City (2012) - Senna / Additional Voices (voice)
2014
Haunted as
Eve
2013
Stand By (Short) as
Jenny
2013
The Freemason as
Rana Burkhalter
2012
Dallas (TV Series) as
Rebecca
- Sins of the Father (2013) - Rebecca
- Venomous Creatures (2013) - Rebecca
- Battle Lines (2013) - Rebecca
- Revelations (2012) - Rebecca
2012
Sketchy (TV Series) as
Rudolph / Little Boy / Ariel
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Christmas (2012) - Rudolph / Little Boy
- Prawn Stars (2012) - Ariel
2012
Two and a Half Men (TV Series) as
Michelle
- That's Not What They Call It in Amsterdam (2012) - Michelle
2012
Guys with Kids (TV Series) as
Megan
- Pilot (2012) - Megan
2012
The Longer Day of Happiness as
Elizabeth
2012
Common Law (TV Series) as
Irene
- Pilot (2012) - Irene
2011
Shake It Up (TV Series) as
Sarah
- Review It Up (2011) - Sarah
2010
90210 (TV Series) as
Cat
- Sweaty Palms and Weak Knees (2010) - Cat
- Clark Raving Mad (2010) - Cat
- What's Past Is Prologue (2010) - Cat
2009
The City of Lights (Short) as
Megs
2001
Crossing Jordan (TV Series) as
Abby Macy
- Blame Game (2006) - Abby Macy
- Dreamland (2006) - Abby Macy
- Code of Ethics (2006) - Abby Macy
- The Elephant in the Room (2006) - Abby Macy
- Bombs Away (2002) - Abby Macy
- Secrets & Lies: Part 1 (2002) - Abby Macy
- For Harry, with Love & Squalor (2002) - Abby Macy
- Lost and Found (2002) - Abby Macy
- Miracles & Wonders (2002) - Abby Macy
- Blue Christmas (2001) - Abby Macy
- You Can't Go Home Again (2001) - Abby Macy
- Born to Run (2001) - Abby Macy
2001
Malcolm in the Middle (TV Series) as
Beth
- Bowling (2001) - Beth
2000
What Women Want as
Alex's Friend (as Alex Mckenna)
2000
Boston Public (TV Series) as
Melissa
- Chapter Seven (2000) - Melissa
1998
The Hanleys (TV Movie) as
Chelsea Hanley
1997
You Wish (TV Series) as
Mickey Apple
- Gift of the Travi (1998) - Mickey Apple
- Bride and Prejudice (1998) - Mickey Apple
- The Bad Influence (1998) - Mickey Apple
- Welcome to the Dollhouse (1998) - Mickey Apple
- All in the Family Room (1998) - Mickey Apple
- Future Shock (1998) - Mickey Apple
- Genie Without a Cause (1997) - Mickey Apple
- Halloween (1997) - Mickey Apple
- A Real Don Juan (1997) - Mickey Apple
- The Big Ride (1997) - Mickey Apple
- Mind Games (1997) - Mickey Apple
- Jillions of Gillians (1997) - Mickey Apple
- Pilot (1997) - Mickey Apple
1998
The Wonderful World of Disney (TV Series) as
Hannah Zapruder
- Safety Patrol (1998) - Hannah Zapruder
1997
Joey as
Linda Ross
1997
ABC TGIF (TV Series) as
Mickey Apple
- Frightful Halloween Bash (1997) - Mickey Apple
1997
Campfire Tales as
Amanda (segment "People Can Lick Too")
1997
Heart of Fire (TV Movie) as
Katy Stoler
1996
The Stupids as
Petunia Stupid
1996
Woman Undone (TV Movie) as
Jennifer
1995
Little Sparrow (Video short)(voice)
1995
Who's Who at the Zoo? (Video short)(voice)
1994
Simon the Lamb (Video short)(voice)
1993
The Trouble with Larry (TV Series) as
Lindsay Flatt
- Piniata Full of Bones (1993) - Lindsay Flatt
- Witless for the Prosecution (1993) - Lindsay Flatt
- The Angel of Death and Taxes (1993) - Lindsay Flatt
