Ava Cantrell

Ava Cantrell

ActressProducerDirector
Born
June 19, 2001
Awards
9 wins, 15 nominations

Ava is one of the most versatile actresses of her generation. She stars in the 2023 teen horror film Abigail (2023) leading the film in the title role. She co-stars as supernatural antagonist teen Diana in Warner Bros/New Line Cinema's horror feature Lights Out (2016), she stars in the Stan Lee…

Biography

Ava is one of the most versatile actresses of her generation. She stars in the 2023 teen horror film Abigail (2023) leading the film in the title role. She co-stars as supernatural antagonist teen Diana in Warner Bros/New Line Cinema's horror feature Lights Out (2016), she stars in the Stan Lee recommended indie sci-fi feature film One Under the Sun (2017) and won best actress in a feature film for the role. She is best known for her recurring role on Nickelodeon's comedy The Haunted Hathaways (2013) She also recurs on hit series "Young Sheldon" working with some of the most talented comedic actresses and actors in the business.

Ava has been successfully working in Hollywood since 2008 appearing in commercials, music videos, films, television and television pilots. She is an award winning Actress winning best actress awards for her work including her recent film 22 (2022) She started her acting career at age 8 booking commercials, short films, features, web series, and television, guest starring many times on Nickelodeon's Haunted Hathaways from 2013 to 2015.

In 2015 Ava co starred in the NBC pilot Not Safe for Work (2014) working with Fred Willard and Cheri Oteri. In the 2015 web series Cam Girls (2015) from producer David Slack, Ava starred as Brooklyn. Ava and the amazing cast from Cam Girls received numerous awards for their performances.

In 2014 Ava was starring in the horror short film The Passing (2014), the horror feature film Exit 13 (2014), Above the 101 (2014). She was nominated for a Young Artist award for Above the 101 and won best actress for her role on Nickelodeon's Haunted Hathaways.

Ava is actively involved with many charitable organizations like the LA Mission and Animal rescue centers. She loves surfing the beaches of San Diego, teaching and competing in Muay Thai, as well as other martial arts.

Director

The Detention BoyzThe Detention Boyz(2019)

Writer

Actress

AbigailAbigail(2023)as Abigail Cole
2222(2022)as Natalie
The Detention BoyzThe Detention Boyz(2019)as Grapefruit
Young SheldonYoung Sheldon(2017)as Drama Student #1, Molly
One Under the SunOne Under the Sun(2017)as Amelia Voss

Producer

Self

Too OpinionatedToo Opinionated(2019)as Self
On Air with Ka$hOn Air with Ka$h(2021)as Self
Beyond Hollywood Int'l Film Festival 2022(2022)as Winner- Best Actress
Young Entertainer AwardsYoung Entertainer Awards(2021)as Self - Presenter
Stream for Starlight (S4S)Stream for Starlight (S4S)(2019)as Self - Guest

Known for

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Credit Score: Ava Cantrell

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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Young Sheldon5.0020177.700146833
2Abigail3.0920235.000412
3Lights Out2.5020166.300152215
4The Haunted Hathaways2.3820135.4003332