Faithe C. Herman[1]
Born (2007-12-27) December 27, 2007 (age 16)
San Diego, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present
Notable work

Faithe Herman (born December 27, 2007) is an American actress, best known for her work in This Is Us (2016), Shazam! (2019) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).

Personal life

Herman was born in 2007 and lives in San Diego, California.[2] Her father, Karvarees,[3] worked in the United States Navy.[4] Her mother's name is Donna.[5] She is the youngest child of five siblings[6] including three sisters Aaysia, Esence, and Ceymone.[7] Herman took ballet classes at age seven for two years.[8] She attends public school.[9]

Career

Herman started acting at age five, alongside her sisters.[10] They first did background work with Kids Management, after which her mother signed them up with an agent.[8]

Her breakout role was as Annie Pearson in the 2016 television show This Is Us.[11] Before securing the role of Annie, she initially memorized the lines for both the roles of Annie and her sister Tess, not knowing for which role she was auditioning.[10] Following the success of This Is Us, Herman starred in 2018 in a Subaru commercial[12][2] and landed her first major film role in Shazam!, released in 2019, as Darla Dudley.[13] She reprised the role in the sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).[14]

Accolades

Herman won two Screen Actors Guild Awards in the same category for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for her work on This Is Us, in 2018 and 2019.[15][16]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Bodied Grace [17]
2019 Shazam! Darla Dudley [18]
2023 Shazam! Fury of the Gods [19]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Criminal Minds Morgan Kid Episode: "Derek"[17]
2016–22 This Is Us Annie Pearson 83 episodes[20]
2019 Watchmen Young Angela Abar Episode: "An Almost Religious Awe"[21]

References

  1. ^ "Young Performers Handbook" (PDF). SAG-AFTRA. p. 26.
  2. ^ a b "Shazam! actress Faithe Herman visits Good Morning San Diego". KUSI-TV. April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "Faithe Herman Is A Breakthrough Actress As Darla Dudley In Shazam". Showbiz Corner. March 6, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Davis, Tyrone (April 15, 2019). "Faithe Herman: Good Sister". Twenty 4 Seven magazine. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Newman-Bremang, Kathleen (May 24, 2022). "How The Black Pearsons Became The First Family Of This Is Us". Refinery 29. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "Faithe Herman". Good Day Sacramento. January 18, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "Faithe Herman on This is Us, Shazam!, and her Favorite Superhero". Yayomg!. December 6, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Faithe Herman Starring in THIS IS US Season 3". Dance Mogul. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "INTERVIEWS Faithe Herman – This Is Us". Starry Constellation Magazine. October 23, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Ganger, Candace (October 16, 2018). "The Littlest Pearson Has A Lot To Say About Life On The Set Of 'This Is Us'". Romper.com. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (June 30, 2017). "'This Is Us': 7 Young Actors Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2 Of NBC Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  12. ^ Gianatasio, David (September 10, 2018). "Car Time Is Family Time as Subaru Launches Its Largest Vehicle Yet". Adweek. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  13. ^ Outlaw, Kofi (December 21, 2017). "DC's 'Shazam' Adds 'This Is Us' Actress Faithe Herman to Cast". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  14. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (August 22, 2020). "'Shazam!': Zachary Levi And Cast Reveal Title Of Sequel, Remain Tight-Lipped On Details – DC FanDome". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 23, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  15. ^ Hammond, Pete (January 22, 2018). "SAG Awards Analysis: 'Three Billboards' Rebounds From PGA Loss, But Oscar Race Still Too Close To Call; NBC's 'This Is Us' Shakes Things Up On TV Side". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  16. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 12, 2018). "SAG Awards Nominations: 'A Star Is Born', 'Mrs. Maisel', 'Ozark' Lead Way – The Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  17. ^ a b Motes, Jax (December 21, 2017). "'This Is Us' Faithe Herman Is The Latest Addition To The 'Shazam!' Family". Science Fiction.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  18. ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (September 6, 2020). "'Shazam! Fury of the Gods': Zachary Levi Confirms Plans for Early 2021 Shooting Start". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  19. ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (May 28, 2021). "Shazam! Fury of the Gods Begins Production in Atlanta". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  20. ^ Outlaw, Kofi (December 21, 2017). "DC's 'Shazam' Adds 'This Is Us' Actress Faithe Herman to Cast". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  21. ^ Thompson, Avery (March 3, 2020). "'This Is Us' Star Faithe Herman Reveals Her Onscreen Siblings Are Like Her 'Real Sisters' & More". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.

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