Palmer
Palmer
- Full name: Kathryn Palmer
- Date of birth: February 19, 1994
- Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation: Actress, model, singer
- Years active: 2004–present
Personal life
Palmer's parents are Karen and Larry Palmer. She has an older brother, Jackson, and a younger sister, Amanda. Palmer is of Irish, Italian, and German descent.
Palmer began her acting career at the age of 10, appearing in a commercial for McDonald's. She went on to appear in several television shows, including "ER", "Monk", and "Strong Medicine". In 2006, Palmer made her film debut in the movie "Akeelah and the Bee".
In 2007, Palmer starred in the Disney Channel original movie "Jump In!". The movie was a commercial success, and Palmer quickly became one of the most popular young actresses on the Disney Channel. She went on to star in several other Disney Channel movies, including "Tinker Bell", "The Princess and the Frog", and "Let It Shine".
In 2011, Palmer made her Broadway debut in the musical "Cinderella". She received critical acclaim for her performance, and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
In recent years, Palmer has starred in several movies, including "Joyful Noise", "Imperial Dreams", and "Hidden Figures". She has also released two studio albums, "So Uncool" and "But for Now".
Awards and nominations
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (nominated)
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist (nominated)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (won)
- Black Reel Award for Best Actress (won)
Filmography
- Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
- Jump In! (2007)
- Tinker Bell (2008)
- The Princess and the Frog (2009)
- Let It Shine (2010)
- Cinderella (2011)
- Joyful Noise (2012)
- Imperial Dreams (2014)
- Hidden Figures (2016)
Discography
- So Uncool (2007)
- But for Now (2013)
