Get to know the incredibly talented Elle McKinnon with this in-depth profile. Here‘s a quick overview before we dive in:
| Full Name | Elle McKinnon |
| Age | 17 years old |
| Birthday | August 5, 2006 |
| Born | Vancouver, BC, Canada |
| Parents | Laura McKinnon, Rob McKinnon |
| Siblings | Sarah McKinnon (sister) |
Childhood and Path to Acting
Elle McKinnon was born on August 5, 2006 in beautiful Vancouver, Canada to parents Laura and Rob McKinnon. From a very young age, Elle‘s creative and outgoing personality shone through. She loved to put on performances for her teachers and family, showing a natural knack for entertaining others.
Elle began acting lessons at age 8, and with her parents‘ support, she soon started booking roles in commercials, short films, and TV shows. A highlight was playing the lead in a regional production of Matilda the Musical when she was 10 years old.
Big Breakout Role in Wonder
In 2017, Elle got the opportunity of a lifetime – playing the role of Charlotte in Wonder alongside Julia Roberts. This movie adaptations of R.J. Palacio‘s popular novel marked Elle‘s major feature film debut.
Though only 11 years old, Elle brought an emotional depth and maturity to the role that earned her rave reviews. Her performance was so impressive that she won the Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress for the film. This propelled Elle into the spotlight and launched her career to new heights.
Continued Success and Acclaimed Roles
Since Wonder, Elle has gone from strength to strength, showcasing both her comedic and dramatic talents. In 2018 she charmed viewers in the Netflix romcom The Holiday Calendar. The following year she held her own opposite comedy veterans Leslie Mann and John Cena in Blockers.
In 2020, Elle proved she could lead an action flick as the wise-beyond-her-years daughter of Dave Bautista in My Spy. That same year, she lit up the screen alongside legends Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn in The Christmas Chronicles 2.
Elle also achieved a fan-favorite status in 2021 when she portrayed the younger Kate Bishop in Marvel‘s Hawkeye series on Disney+.
Why Elle McKinnon is So Special
As Elle‘s devoted fan for years, I‘ve noticed several stand-out qualities about her that make her destined for greatness:
- Her emotional maturity and ability to access deep feelings authentically on camera is unparalleled for someone her age.
- She has impeccable comedic timing and always finds the humor and heart in every scene.
- Her intelligence and focus allow her to deliver complex dialogue and performances well beyond her years.
- She has an innate charisma and gift for human connection that makes you root for every character she plays.
- Her dedication to the craft of acting and work ethic sets an example for all performers.
Simply put, Elle has that magical "star quality" that you can‘t manufacture. On top of that, she continues to study her craft and improve with each new project. The sky is truly the limit for her!
Fun Facts All Fans Should Know
After following Elle‘s career so closely over the years, I‘ve discovered some fun facts that aren‘t widely known:
- She‘s a master at bizarre accents and impressions of celebrities.
- She‘s a major dog lover and has two golden retrievers, Leo and Lily.
- Elle is a talented singer, dancer, and musician – she plays piano, guitar and drums.
- Her dream acting role is to play a superhero or the lead in a YA book adaptation.
- Zendaya, Emma Watson, and Amy Adams are some of her acting inspirations.
- She‘s trained in hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre styles of dance.
The Future Looks Bright for Elle
Given Elle‘s incredible talents, work ethic, and maturity, I have no doubt she will continue to shine in Hollywood. Some of her upcoming projects are the drama Sanctuary with Christopher Plummer, the sci-fi thriller Rubikon, and more undisclosed roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Elle has proven herself as a versatile, magnetic actress who can bring heart and humor to every role. I can‘t wait to see what she accomplishes next and will be supporting her every step of the way!
