Makenna James is an American actress, known for her role as Becca Nolan in American Woman (2018).[1]

Career

Makenna James was born in Los Angeles, California. In 2014, James made her acting debut when she guest-starred on How to Get Away with Murder.[2] Since then, she has appeared on Teen Wolf, The Goldbergs, Transparent, and Community.[3][4][2][5] Her breakthrough role was in 2018, when she was cast as Becca Nolan in the television series, American Woman.[6][7][8][9][10][11] She plays the rebellious and intellectual daughter of Bonnie Nolan played by Alicia Silverstone.

Education

Makenna James will attend Harvard University starting in the fall of 2018.[12][2][13]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2014 How to Get Away With Murder Mia Thomas
2014 Divide & Conquer Caroline Burrows Television film
2015 Community Sister
2015 Teen Wolf Theo's Sister
2015 I Didn't Do It Quinn
2016 The Goldbergs Sharon
2016 Chad: An American Boy Chloe Television film
2014–2016 Transparent Young Sarah Recurring; 3 episodes
2017 The Mick Ali
2018 American Woman Becca Nolan Main role; 11 episodes
2019 Hawaii Five-0 Bonnie Pearson 1 episode

References

  1. Pedersen, Erik (2018-05-03). "'American Woman' Trailer: Alicia Silverstone Does The '70s Hustle In Paramount Network Dramedy". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  2. 1 2 3 Prestridge, James. "Makenna James Talks American Woman, Alicia Silverstone And Going To Harvard". CloseUpCulture. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  3. "Makenna James". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  4. "Makenna James". Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  5. "Makenna James | TVmaze". www.tvmaze.com. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (2016-11-07). "'American Woman': Kyle Richards Dramedy Starring Alicia Silverstone Gets TV Land Series Order". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  7. "American Woman | Paramount Network". Paramount Network. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
  8. "One to Watch... Makenna James!". www.populartv.com. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
  9. "Exclusive: 'American Woman' Star Makenna James Reveals How 'RHOBH' Kyle Richards Inspired New Series". TV. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  10. "Exclusive: 'American Woman' Star Makenna James Teases New Paramount Network Series". TV. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  11. "Makenna James talks American Woman and Harvard University". Hidden Remote. 2018-06-06. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  12. "Profile: Makenna James Talks About Upcoming Role in "American Woman"". Her Campus. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  13. "'American Woman' Changes Showrunners Ahead of Paramount Network Debut". Variety. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
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