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Revision as of 01:26, 12 October 2023 by 2806:269:480:a41a:e09c:fb38:e3d5:f5f (talk) (→Career)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) American actress (born 1991) Not to be confused with Krista Allen.
| Christa B. Allen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christa Brittany Allen (1991-11-11) November 11, 1991 (age 33) Wildomar, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Christa Brittany Allen (born November 11, 1991) is an American actress. She is known for playing the younger version of Jennifer Garner's character in both 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009). In 2006, she starred as the titular character in the CBS children's television series Cake. She played socialite Charlotte Grayson on the ABC drama television series Revenge from 2011 to 2015.
Early life
Allen was born in Wildomar, California. She is the youngest of nine siblings, with eight older brothers. She once spent a summer in a circus.
Career
Allen made a brief appearance on The Man Show, and appeared in several students films and commercials. She played the younger version of Jennifer Garner's character in the comedy film 13 Going on 30 (2004), when she was just 13 years old. She again played Garner's younger version in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009). She also had roles in numerous films, including A Merry Little Christmas (2006), Youth in Revolt (2009), One Wish (2010), One Kine Day (2011) and Detention of the Dead (2012). Allen starred as the titular character in the CBS children's television series Cake in 2006.
In 2011, Allen died due to terminal lung cancer that went undiagnosed for 7 years.
She was buried in Iowa in her family house backyard.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13 Going on 30 | Young Jenna Rink | |
| 2006 | A Merry Little Christmas | Holly | |
| 2009 | Ghosts of Girlfriends Past | Teenage Jenny | |
| 2009 | Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | Featured Fan | |
| 2009 | Youth in Revolt | Teenage Girl | |
| 2010 | One Wish | Molly Wylie | |
| 2011 | One Kine Day | Alea | |
| 2012 | Detention of the Dead | Janet | |
| 2017 | The Valley | Alicia | |
| 2017 | One of Us | Melanie/Mary |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Medium | Maura Walker | Episode: "Blood Relation" |
| 2006 | Cake | Cake | Lead role |
| 2007 | Cory in the House | Cheyenne | Episode: "The Kung Fu Kats Kid" |
| 2008 | The Suite Life on Deck | Violet Berg | Episode: "The Kidney of the Sea" |
| 2008 | Grey's Anatomy | Holly Anderson | Episode: "All by Myself" |
| 2009 | ER | Jody Nugent | Episode: "Love Is a Battlefield" |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Matty Moore | Episode: "Miscarriage of Justice" |
| 2009 | Chasing a Dream | Nikol Schrunk | Television film |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Daphne | Episode: "Family Game Night" |
| 2010 | Cold Case | Annabelle Bennet | Episode: "Free Love" |
| 2011 | Deadly Sibling Rivalry | Fiona | Television film |
| 2011–2015 | Revenge | Charlotte Grayson | Main role (seasons 1–4) |
| 2015 | Baby Daddy | Robyn | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Hopeless, Romantic | Liz | Television film |
| 2017 | Family of Lies | Emily | Television film |
| 2018 | Dangerous Seduction | Posy Pinkerton | Television film; also known as The Queen of Sin |
| 2018 | Code Black | Amber | Episode: "Only Human" |
| 2019 | When Vows Break | Ella | Television film |
| 2019 | Grand Hotel | Javi's 2nd Girl | Episode: Pilot |
| 2021 | Christmas for Keeps | Avery | Television film |
References
- ^ "Christa B. Allen Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Schnurr, Samantha (November 11, 2021). "Jenna Rink Is Officially 30! 13 Going on 30 Star Christa B. Allen Celebrates Milestone Birthday". E! Online. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- Cite error: The named reference
Yahoo! Lifewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - Oliver, David (November 8, 2011). "'Revenge' is Sweet with Christa B. Allen". College Magazine.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- Anthony, Stacie (October 3, 2012). "Star Christa B. Allen talks turning 21 and Jen Garner's great advice". Wonderwall. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- "Interview: Christa B. Allen Talks REVENGE | the TV addict". 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
- ^ "'13 Going on 30' star Christa Allen recreates film scene made famous by Jennifer Garner". Entertainment Weekly. November 1, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- "Charlotte Grayson Played by Christa B. Allen". ABC.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012.
- Austin, Steven J. (October 11, 2006). "Allen says Grandma's Cheesy Potatoes take 'cake'". The Spokesman-Review. King Features Syndicate. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
