Kennedy McMann
Kennedy McMann at The CW Upfront 2019
Born (1996-10-30) October 30, 1996 (age 27)
Holland, Michigan, U.S.
EducationCarnegie Mellon University (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present
Notable workNancy Drew
Spouse
Sam McInerney
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(m. 2020)​

Kennedy Paige McMann (born October 30, 1996) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of the character Nancy Drew in the CW television series of the same name (2019–2023).

Early life

McMann was born in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of Matthew and author Lisa McMann.[1] She moved with her family to Arizona during her mid-elementary school years.[2] She graduated in 2014 from Skyline High School where she was named one of Mesa Public Schools' five inaugural Students of the Month honorees during her senior year on November 12, 2013.[3] McMann earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Carnegie Mellon University in 2018.[4]

Career

In February 2019, McMann was signed as the titular character in the CW's television adaptation of Nancy Drew.[5] The series premiered in October 2019, and was renewed for a second season in January 2020.[6] After four seasons, the series ended in August 2023.

In March 2023, McMann appeared as Joni DeGroot — a lawyer who has obsessive compulsive disorder — in the Good Doctor episode "The Good Lawyer." The character was planned to be spun off into her own series,[7] but ABC decided in November not to proceed with the project.[8]

McMann has also made guest appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Tell Me Lies.

Personal life

McMann married her longtime boyfriend Sam McInerney in 2020. They met as fellow students at Carnegie Mellon University.[9][10][11]

McMann has had obsessive-compulsive disorder since she was a child.[12]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2017 Gone Sara Moreland Episode: "Family Photo"
2018 Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Carol Solomon Episode: "Revenge"
2019–2023 Nancy Drew Nancy Drew Main role
2020 This Is Not A Love Letter Short film
2022 Tell Me Lies Georgia 2 episodes
2022 World's Funniest Animals Self Episode 305[13]
2023 The Good Doctor Joni DeGroot Episode: "The Good Lawyer"

References

  1. ^ Hughes, Mike. "Michigan actress stars in CW’s new Nancy Drew," Lansing (MI) State Journal, Monday, October 7, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2021
  2. ^ Dupuis, Mary. "West Michigan native stars in Nancy Drew," Grand Valley Lanthorn (Grand Valley State University), February 1, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021
  3. ^ Hughes, Mike. "Skyline High senior named among Students of the Month," Independent Newsmedia Inc. USA, Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2021
  4. ^ "Nancy Drew gets modern makeover with CMU grad Kennedy McMann," TribLIVE.com, Saturday, October 5, 2019. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  5. ^ "The CW Pilot Finds Its Nancy Drew In Kennedy McMann, Casts Leah Lewis, Sets Larry Teng To Direct, Melinda Hsu To Run". February 14, 2019.
  6. ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 7, 2020). "CW Renews Riverdale, Batwoman, Roswell, Black Lightning Plus 9 Others". TVLine. Archived from the original on January 8, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Grebenyuk, Yana (March 13, 2023). "'The Good Lawyer': What to Know About 'The Good Doctor' Spinoff". US Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 9, 2023). "'The Good Lawyer' Not Going Forward As ABC Passes On 'The Good Doctor' Spinoff". Deadline. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  9. ^ "Tuned in: Carnegie Mellon grad stars as a modern 'Nancy Drew'".
  10. ^ "'Nancy Drew' Lead Kennedy McMann Tied the Knot with Sam McInerney in 2020". January 20, 2021.
  11. ^ "Who is Kennedy McMann married to? Inside 'Nancy Drew' star's intimate wedding to longtime boyfriend Sam McInerney".
  12. ^ "Who is Kennedy Mcmann". October 8, 2019.
  13. ^ "World's Funniest Animals - 'Episode 305'". October 17, 2022. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |url= (help)

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