Caitlin Carmichael
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Caitlin Elizabeth Carmichael (born July 2, 2004) is an American child actress
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, to parents Tom and Catherine Carmichael. Caitlin's career began when she was 3 years old. Her family took her on a Disney cruise
for her birthday, and while attending a show, she was drawn to the stage. She was chosen as "Princess of the Boat", and a couple of months after, John Robert Powers
(JRP) talent agency gave the Carmichael's a call for Caitlin to audition for The Disney Channel. Caitlin then began attending classes at JRP for modeling, commercials, television and print media. Within two months, she landed a spot after auditioning to attend the International Presentation of Performers in Los Angeles. She was the youngest of approximately 2,500 performers and contestants representing five countries. Caitlin received several awards, including first-place Star of the Year; third-place scene; and Top 10 in the categories of Actress of the Year, Headshot and Monologue. Since 2008, she has appeared in a number television shows and films, including Shake It Up
, iCarly
, Hot in Cleveland
, Law & Order: Los Angeles
, Criminal Minds
, and many more.
In 2008, Carmichael was handpicked by Jenny McCarthy
to play McCarthy’s daughter in the Webisode
series “In the Motherhood
.”
Carmichael has spent time in New York City
shooting a feature film and shooting for print national commercials, including Ralph Lauren for Lord & Taylor, Ann Taylor, Charles Voegele, Dillards, Toys "R" Us and others.
In 2011, she has been nominated for a Young Artist Award
for the short film The Mis-Informant.
In addition to acting, Carmichael spends time taking dance classes (ballet, tap, and hip hop), as well as gymnastics. She also does volunteer work with the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, helping feed the homeless.
Child actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
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Biography
Caitlin Carmichael was born in Tifton, GeorgiaTifton, Georgia
Tifton is a city in Tift County, Georgia, United States. The population was 15,060 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Tift County.-Major highways:* Interstate 75* U.S. Highway 41* U.S. Highway 82* U.S...
, to parents Tom and Catherine Carmichael. Caitlin's career began when she was 3 years old. Her family took her on a Disney cruise
Cruise
Cruise may refer to:*Cruise , a distinct stage of an aircraft's flight*Cruising , living on a ship or a boat and traveling for extended periods of time*Cruise ship*Cruise , a gathering of modified cars...
for her birthday, and while attending a show, she was drawn to the stage. She was chosen as "Princess of the Boat", and a couple of months after, John Robert Powers
John Robert Powers
John Robert Powers was an American actor and founder of a prominent New York City modeling agency.In 1923, John Robert Powers founded a modeling agency. The John Robert Powers Agency represented many models who went on to success in the Hollywood film industry, and even Betty Bloomer who became...
(JRP) talent agency gave the Carmichael's a call for Caitlin to audition for The Disney Channel. Caitlin then began attending classes at JRP for modeling, commercials, television and print media. Within two months, she landed a spot after auditioning to attend the International Presentation of Performers in Los Angeles. She was the youngest of approximately 2,500 performers and contestants representing five countries. Caitlin received several awards, including first-place Star of the Year; third-place scene; and Top 10 in the categories of Actress of the Year, Headshot and Monologue. Since 2008, she has appeared in a number television shows and films, including Shake It Up
Shake It Up (TV series)
Shake It Up is an American television sitcom airing on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on November 7, 2010. Created by Chris Thompson and starring Bella Thorne and Zendaya, the show follows the adventures of Cece Jones and Rocky Blue as they star as background dancers on...
, iCarly
ICarly
iCarly is an American sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay who creates her own web show called iCarly with her best friends Sam and Freddie. The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. It stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jennette McCurdy as Sam, Nathan...
, Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland is an American sitcom on TV Land starring Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White. The series, which is TV Land's first original scripted series, premiered on June 16, 2010, and was TV Land's highest rated telecast in the cable network's 14-year history. The...
, Law & Order: Los Angeles
Law & Order: Los Angeles
Law & Order: LA, originally titled Law & Order: Los Angeles, is an American police procedural and legal drama television series set in Los Angeles, where it was produced...
, Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds is an American police procedural drama that premiered September 22, 2005, on CBS. The series follows a team of profilers from the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico, Virginia. The BAU is part of the FBI National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime...
, and many more.
In 2008, Carmichael was handpicked by Jenny McCarthy
Jenny McCarthy
Jennifer Ann "Jenny" McCarthy is an American model, comedian, actress, author, activist, and game show host. She began her career in 1993 as a nude model for Playboy magazine and was later named their Playmate of the Year. McCarthy then parlayed her Playboy fame into a successful television and...
to play McCarthy’s daughter in the Webisode
Webisode
A webisode is a short episode which airs initially as Internet television, either download or stream as opposed to first airing on broadcast or cable television. The format can be used as a preview, a promotion, as part of a collection of shorts, or a commercial.A webisode can be an episode...
series “In the Motherhood
In the Motherhood
In the Motherhood is an American television sitcom that debuted on ABC as a midseason entry and ran from March 26, 2009 to June 25, 2009. The series was produced by ABC Studios in association with Cabloom! and Mindshare.-Plot:...
.”
Carmichael has spent time in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
shooting a feature film and shooting for print national commercials, including Ralph Lauren for Lord & Taylor, Ann Taylor, Charles Voegele, Dillards, Toys "R" Us and others.
In 2011, she has been nominated for a Young Artist Award
Young Artist Award
The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
for the short film The Mis-Informant.
In addition to acting, Carmichael spends time taking dance classes (ballet, tap, and hip hop), as well as gymnastics. She also does volunteer work with the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, helping feed the homeless.