Morgan Lily
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Morgan Lily is an American actress and fashion model. She started modeling internationally at four years old and appeared in more than 21 television commercials, and many photo shoots before her role in Henry Poole Is Here
as Millie Stupek. Lily had supporting roles in He's Just Not That Into You
, as Matthew Gray Gubler
's daughter in Pornstar. Her most notable role has been as Lilly Curtis in the apocalyptic film 2012
. She acted as young Julianna Baker in the film Flipped
based on the novel
with the same name by Wendelin van Draanen and as young Mystique
in X-Men: First Class
. Morgan recently co-starred as Missy in the Hallmark Channel's film, Love's Everlasting Courage
.
, California, and is a middle child of 4. She has an older brother, Jordan David, who is also an actor, a younger sister, Riley Jane, who is a child model and a baby sister, Audrey Lynn. Her mother, April Gross, is a stay-at-home mom and her father, Andy Gross, is a ventriloquist and magician
. He owns his own company called LA Magic & Toy and MindBoggling The Show and travels doing illusion shows and stand up comedy. He has performed as a magician at the world famous Magic Castle. Lily also enjoys being a ventriloquist and a magician and has been seen at the Magic Castle in Hollywood several times.
Henry Poole is Here
Henry Poole Is Here is a 2008 American drama film directed by Mark Pellington. The screenplay by Albert Torres focuses on a dying man whose religious neighbor insists the water stain on the side wall of his house is an image of Jesus Christ....
as Millie Stupek. Lily had supporting roles in He's Just Not That Into You
He's Just Not That into You (film)
He's Just Not That Into You is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Ken Kwapis, based on the self-help book of the same name by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, which in turn was inspired by a line of dialogue in Sex and the City...
, as Matthew Gray Gubler
Matthew Gray Gubler
Matthew Gray Gubler is an American actor, film director, sketch artist, and former fashion model. He is best known for his role as the young genius Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS television show Criminal Minds, of which he has also directed two episodes...
's daughter in Pornstar. Her most notable role has been as Lilly Curtis in the apocalyptic film 2012
2012 (film)
2012 is a 2009 American disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson. It was produced by Emmerich's production company, Centropolis Entertainment and was distributed by Columbia Pictures...
. She acted as young Julianna Baker in the film Flipped
Flipped (film)
Flipped is a 2010 romantic comedy drama film directed by Rob Reiner. It is an adaptation of the novel Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. It had a limited release in the US on August 6, 2010. The film had a wide release on August 27, 2010....
based on the novel
Flipped
Flipped is a young adult novel by Wendelin Van Draanen set from c.1994-2000. It is a stand-alone teen romance in a he-said she-said style with the two protagonists alternately presenting their perspective on a shared set of events....
with the same name by Wendelin van Draanen and as young Mystique
Mystique (comics)
Mystique is a fictional character associated with the Marvel Comics' franchise X-Men. Originally created by artist David Cockrum and writer Chris Claremont, she first appeared in Ms...
in X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics starring the X-Men.-Publication history:The original series was an eight-issue limited series. It began in September 2006 and ended in April 2007. It was written by Jeff Parker and penciled by Roger Cruz...
. Morgan recently co-starred as Missy in the Hallmark Channel's film, Love's Everlasting Courage
Love's Everlasting Courage
Love's Everlasting Courage is a 2011 Christian-Drama television film that premiered October 1, 2011 on The Hallmark Channel. This film is the second prequel of the Love Comes Softly StarringWes Brown as ClarkMorgan Lily as MissyCheryl Ladd as IreneJulie Mond as Ellen Willow Geer as SarahTyler...
.
Personal life
Lily was born Morgan Lily Gross in Santa MonicaSanta Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
, California, and is a middle child of 4. She has an older brother, Jordan David, who is also an actor, a younger sister, Riley Jane, who is a child model and a baby sister, Audrey Lynn. Her mother, April Gross, is a stay-at-home mom and her father, Andy Gross, is a ventriloquist and magician
Magic (illusion)
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means...
. He owns his own company called LA Magic & Toy and MindBoggling The Show and travels doing illusion shows and stand up comedy. He has performed as a magician at the world famous Magic Castle. Lily also enjoys being a ventriloquist and a magician and has been seen at the Magic Castle in Hollywood several times.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Henry Poole is Here Henry Poole is Here Henry Poole Is Here is a 2008 American drama film directed by Mark Pellington. The screenplay by Albert Torres focuses on a dying man whose religious neighbor insists the water stain on the side wall of his house is an image of Jesus Christ.... |
Millie Stupek | American film debut |
| 2009 | He's Just Not That into You He's Just Not That into You (film) He's Just Not That Into You is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Ken Kwapis, based on the self-help book of the same name by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, which in turn was inspired by a line of dialogue in Sex and the City... |
Crying girl | Cameo |
| 2012 2012 (film) 2012 is a 2009 American disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson. It was produced by Emmerich's production company, Centropolis Entertainment and was distributed by Columbia Pictures... |
Lilly Curtis | Supporting role | |
| 2010 | Flipped Flipped Flipped is a young adult novel by Wendelin Van Draanen set from c.1994-2000. It is a stand-alone teen romance in a he-said she-said style with the two protagonists alternately presenting their perspective on a shared set of events.... |
Julianna "Juli" Baker (7 yrs.) | Supporting role |
| 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... |
Jody Hatchett | "Solitary Man" (Season 5, Episode 17) | |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class X-Men: First Class X-Men: First Class is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics starring the X-Men.-Publication history:The original series was an eight-issue limited series. It began in September 2006 and ended in April 2007. It was written by Jeff Parker and penciled by Roger Cruz... |
Young Raven Darkholme / Mystique Mystique (comics) Mystique is a fictional character associated with the Marvel Comics' franchise X-Men. Originally created by artist David Cockrum and writer Chris Claremont, she first appeared in Ms... |
Cameo |
| Love's Everlasting Courage Love's Everlasting Courage Love's Everlasting Courage is a 2011 Christian-Drama television film that premiered October 1, 2011 on The Hallmark Channel. This film is the second prequel of the Love Comes Softly StarringWes Brown as ClarkMorgan Lily as MissyCheryl Ladd as IreneJulie Mond as Ellen Willow Geer as SarahTyler... |
Missy | Lead Role, Hallmark Original Movie Hallmark Channel The Hallmark Channel is a cable television network that broadcasts across the United States. Their programming includes a mix of television movies/miniseries, syndicated series, and lifestyle shows that are appropriate for the whole family... Nominated—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 Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special |
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| 2012 | 2013 2012 (film) 2012 is a 2009 American disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson. It was produced by Emmerich's production company, Centropolis Entertainment and was distributed by Columbia Pictures... |
Lilly Curtis | Upcoming TV series based upon the 2009 film 2012 2012 (film) 2012 is a 2009 American disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover, and Woody Harrelson. It was produced by Emmerich's production company, Centropolis Entertainment and was distributed by Columbia Pictures... |