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{{Infobox person
| name = Kelli Berglund
| name = Kelli Berglund
| image = Kelli Berglund at Captain America Civil War premiere.jpg
| image = Kelli Berglund (cropped).png
| caption = Berglund in 2016
| caption = Berglund in 2019
| birth_name = Kelli Michelle Berglund
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1996|02|09}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1996|02|09}}
| birth_place = [[Moorpark, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Moorpark, California]], U.S.
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress}}
| years_active = 2006–present
| website =
| years_active = 2006–present
| education = [[Moorpark High School]]
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'''Kelli Berglund''' (born February 9, 1996<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kelliberglund/status/564706333258448896|title=Kelli Berglund on Twitter: "'tis my birthday selfie. {{!}} #19"|website=Twitter.com|author=Kelli Berglund|date=February 9, 2015|access-date=2016-09-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/radiodisney/status/564840430953455616|title=RADIO DISNEY on Twitter: "Happy Birthday @kelliberglund!"|website=Twitter.com|author=RADIO DISNEY|date=February 9, 2015|access-date=2016-09-10}}</ref>) is an American actress.<ref name=morezap>{{cite web|url=http://www.morezap.com/management/kelliberglund.html|title="Check out our list of talented "triple threats" for theatrical film & TV, commercial, dance and stage!"|website=Morezap|access-date=2012-06-22|archive-date=2018-12-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218233124/http://www.morezap.com/management/kelliberglund.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She is known for portraying Bree Davenport in the [[Disney XD]] series ''[[Lab Rats (American TV series)|Lab Rats]]'', and its spinoff ''[[Lab Rats: Elite Force]]''. In 2014, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie ''[[How to Build a Better Boy]]'', where she portrays Mae Hartley. Berglund starred as Carly Carson in the 2019 [[Starz]] television drama series ''[[Now Apocalypse]]''. She has also played the lead in two sports-themed films set in Australia, 2016's ''Raising the Bar'' and 2018's ''Going for Gold''. She stars as Crystal in the 2021 [[Starz]] drama television series ''[[Heels (TV series)|Heels]]''.
'''Kelli Michelle Berglund'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kelli Berglund |url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/kelli-berglund/credits/3030714843/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref> (born February 9, 1996<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kelliberglund/status/564706333258448896|title=Kelli Berglund on Twitter: "'tis my birthday selfie. {{!}} #19"|website=Twitter.com|author=Kelli Berglund|date=February 9, 2015|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/radiodisney/status/564840430953455616|title=RADIO DISNEY on Twitter: "Happy Birthday @kelliberglund!"|website=Twitter.com|author=RADIO DISNEY|date=February 9, 2015|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>) is an American actress.<ref name=morezap>{{cite web|url=http://www.morezap.com/management/kelliberglund.html|title="Check out our list of talented "triple threats" for theatrical film & TV, commercial, dance and stage!"|website=Morezap|access-date=2012-06-22|archive-date=2018-12-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218233124/http://www.morezap.com/management/kelliberglund.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She is known for portraying Bree Davenport in the [[Disney XD]] series ''[[Lab Rats (American TV series)|Lab Rats]]'' and ''[[Lab Rats: Elite Force]]'' and also guest starred in its spinoff ''[[Mighty Med]]''. In 2014, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie ''[[How to Build a Better Boy]]'', where she portrays Mae Hartley. Berglund starred as Carly Carson in the 2019 [[Starz]] television drama series ''[[Now Apocalypse]]''. She has also played the lead in two sports-themed films set in Australia, 2016's ''Raising the Bar'' and 2018's ''Going for Gold''. She stars as Crystal in the 2021 [[Starz]] drama television series ''[[Heels (TV series)|Heels]]''.

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==Early life==
Berglund was born and raised in [[Moorpark, California]], where she continues to live with her parents, Mark and Michelle (née Blandy)<ref>{{cite web |title=Michelle Blandy Berglund - Official Facebook Page - About |url=https://www.facebook.com/michelle.blandyberglund/about |website=facebook.com}}</ref> Berglund, and younger sister, Kirra (b. 2002).<ref>{{cite web |title=Two very special sisters @kelliberglund @kirraberglund #nationalsistersday❤️❤️❤️❤️ photo: @tiffanylongeway |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CvnxvXTPFl0/?hl=en |website=instagram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=What can a Dad say to his amazing daughter? Happy 21st Birthday @kirraberglund you are one of a kind. You always keep us off balance and we love you for that You are so kind and loving and bring a smile to me everyday. I love you!❤️❤️❤️ |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw78AC_r3Le/?hl=en |website=instagram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=You are my world 🤍. Happy #nationaldaughtersday to these beautiful humans! ❤️ @kelliberglund @kirraberglund |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CxolwdIvqif/?hl=en |website=instagram.com}}</ref> She is a graduate of [[Moorpark High School]]'s independent study program. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming and photography.<ref name=bdl /><ref name=disneyxdpress />


==Career==
==Career==
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Berglund began her career at a young age as a series regular on [[TLC (TV channel)|TLC]]'s ''[[Hip Hop Harry]]''. TV appearances also include ''[[Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader]]'', and ''[[America's Next Producer]]''. Berglund also appeared in the indie film, ''Bye Bye Benjamin''. Her commercial credits include campaigns for [[Old Navy]], [[Hyundai Group|Hyundai]], [[Bratz]], [[McDonald's]] and [[Mattel]], among others.<ref name=bdl/> She has also appeared in print and modeling campaigns for [[Reebok]] and the Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts.<ref name=bdl/> Berglund has been honored with many awards in dance for her lyrical contemporary and jazz. Though she is equally versatile in these types of dance, her favorite style is contemporary — a blend of ballet and jazz.<ref name=bop>{{cite web|url=http://www.bopandtigerbeat.com/2012/02/exclusive-lab-rats-kelli-berglunds-my-life/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Lab Rats' Kelli Berglund's "My Life"!|website=bopandtigerbeat|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120618223353/http://www.bopandtigerbeat.com/2012/02/exclusive-lab-rats-kelli-berglunds-my-life/|archive-date=June 18, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=disneyxdpress>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyxd/shows/lab-rats/bios/|title=Kelli Berglund|publisher=Disney XD Press|access-date=September 1, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709125059/http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyxd/shows/lab-rats/bios/|archive-date=2015-07-09}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=January 2020}}


From 2012 to 2016, Berglund starred as Bree Davenport, an overly outgoing, bionic super-human with super speed, in the [[Disney XD]] live-action comedy series ''[[Lab Rats (U.S. TV series)|Lab Rats]]'' alongside co-stars [[Tyrel Jackson Williams]], [[Billy Unger]], and [[Spencer Boldman]].<ref name=bdl>{{cite news|first=Amy |last=Bentley |url=http://www.vcstar.com/entertainment/moorpark-teen-lands-role-in-disney-xd-series |title=Moorpark teen lands role in Disney XD series |newspaper=Ventura County Star |date=February 8, 2012 |access-date=September 1, 2024|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151104045518/http://www.vcstar.com/entertainment/moorpark-teen-lands-role-in-disney-xd-series |archive-date=2015-11-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |first=Brian|last=Lowry |url=https://variety.com/2012/tv/reviews/lab-rats-1117947149/ |title=Lab Rats |journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=February 23, 2012 |access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref><ref name=disneyxdpress/> She continued to play Bree Davenport on ''Lab Rats''{{'}} 2016 [[Spin-off (media)|spinoff]] series ''[[Lab Rats: Elite Force]]''.<ref>{{cite journal |first=Elizabeth|last=Wagmeister |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/disney-xd-lab-rats-elite-force-spinoff-mighty-med-1201585323/ |title=Disney XD Greenlights 'Lab Rats' and 'Mighty Med' Spinoff Series |journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=September 3, 2015 |access-date=2015-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/lab-rats-mighty-med-end-spinoff-series-disney-xd-1201513610/|title=Lab Rats & Mighty Med Spin-off Series to Succeed the Two Comedies on Disney XD|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
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Berglund began her career at a young age as a series regular on [[TLC (TV channel)|TLC]]'s ''[[Hip Hop Harry]]''. TV appearances also include ''[[Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader]]'', and ''[[America's Next Producer]]''. Berglund also appeared in the indie film, ''Bye Bye Benjamin''. Her commercial credits include campaigns for [[Old Navy]], [[Hyundai Group|Hyundai]], [[Bratz]], [[McDonald's]] and [[Mattel]], among others.<ref name=bdl/> She has also appeared in print and modeling campaigns for [[Reebok]] and the Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts.<ref name=bdl/> Berglund has been honored with many awards in dance for her lyrical contemporary and jazz. Though she is equally versatile in these types of dance, her favorite style is contemporary — a blend of ballet and jazz.<ref name=bop>{{cite web|url=http://www.bopandtigerbeat.com/2012/02/exclusive-lab-rats-kelli-berglunds-my-life/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Lab Rats' Kelli Berglund's "My Life"!|website=bopandtigerbeat|access-date=2012-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120618223353/http://www.bopandtigerbeat.com/2012/02/exclusive-lab-rats-kelli-berglunds-my-life/|archive-date=June 18, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=disneyxdpress>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyxd/shows/lab-rats/bios/|title=Kelli Berglund|publisher=Disney XD Press|access-date=2015-07-30|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709125059/http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyxd/shows/lab-rats/bios/|archive-date=2015-07-09}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=January 2020}}


From 2012 to 2016, Berglund starred as Bree, an overly outgoing, bionic super-human with super speed, in the [[Disney XD]] live-action comedy series ''[[Lab Rats (U.S. TV series)|Lab Rats]]'' alongside co-stars [[Tyrel Jackson Williams]], [[Billy Unger]], and [[Spencer Boldman]].<ref name=bdl>{{cite news|first=Amy |last=Bentley |url=http://www.vcstar.com/entertainment/moorpark-teen-lands-role-in-disney-xd-series |title=Moorpark teen lands role in Disney XD series |newspaper=Ventura County Star |date=February 8, 2012 |access-date=2012-06-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151104045518/http://www.vcstar.com/entertainment/moorpark-teen-lands-role-in-disney-xd-series |archive-date=2015-11-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |first=Brian|last=Lowry |url=https://variety.com/2012/tv/reviews/lab-rats-1117947149/ |title=Lab Rats |journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=February 23, 2012 |access-date=2020-01-12}}</ref><ref name=disneyxdpress/> She continued to play Bree on ''Lab Rats''{{'}} 2016 [[Spin-off (media)|spinoff]] series ''[[Lab Rats: Elite Force]]''.<ref>{{cite journal |first=Elizabeth|last=Wagmeister |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/disney-xd-lab-rats-elite-force-spinoff-mighty-med-1201585323/ |title=Disney XD Greenlights 'Lab Rats' and 'Mighty Med' Spinoff Series |journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=September 3, 2015 |access-date=2015-09-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/lab-rats-mighty-med-end-spinoff-series-disney-xd-1201513610/|title=Lab Rats & Mighty Med Spin-off Series to Succeed the Two Comedies on Disney XD|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=2015-09-03}}</ref>
In 2013, Berglund guest starred on the [[Disney XD]] series ''[[Kickin' It]]'', where she played karate prodigy Sloane Jennings. In this episode, her character sings "Had Me @ Hello" as a duet with Kim Crawford, played by [[Olivia Holt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fanlala.com/news/lab-rats-kelli-berglund-guest-stars-disney-xds-kickin-it|title='Lab Rats' Kelli Berglund Guest Stars on Disney XD's Kickin' It|website=Fanlala|date=September 20, 2013|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102113004/http://www.fanlala.com/news/lab-rats-kelli-berglund-guest-stars-disney-xds-kickin-it|archive-date=November 2, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In mid-2013, Berglund began work on the 2013 [[Disney Channel Original Movie]], ''[[How to Build a Better Boy]]'', in which she stars as Mae Hartley, a tech-savvy young woman who along with her best friend, devises a plan to create the perfect boyfriend.<ref name="THR-HTBABB">{{cite news |first=Philiana|last=Ng |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/china-anne-mcclain-kelli-berglund-597299 |title='A.N.T. Farm,' 'Lab Rats' Stars to Topline Disney Channel TV Movie |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=July 31, 2013 |access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.shineon-media.com/2013/08/01/china-anne-mcclain-kelli-berglund-ashley-argota-starring-in-disney-channel-original-movie-how-to-build-a-better-boy/ |title=China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund & Ashley Argota Starring in Disney Channel Original Movie "How to Build a Better Boy" |date=August 1, 2013 |publisher=Shineon Media |access-date=2013-09-06}}</ref> She sings "Something Real" with [[China Anne McClain]] which was released on July 29, 2014.<ref name="SomethingReal">{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Something-China-McClain-Kelli-Berglund/dp/B00LVFXT8S |title=Something Real - China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund |publisher=Amazon |access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=January 2020}}


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In 2016, Berglund co-starred in the [[NBC]] television film, ''[[Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love]]'', playing the role of Willadeene Parton, [[Dolly Parton]]'s older sister.<ref name="DPCoMC:CoL">{{cite web |url=https://www.variety.com/2016/tv/news/kelli-berglund-nbc-dolly-parton-christmas-of-many-colors-circle-of-love-1201805184/ |title=Disney Star Kelli Berglund Joins NBC's ''Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love'' (Exclusive) |last=Wagmeister |first=Elizabeth |date=June 28, 2016 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref> The same year, she starred in the film ''Raising the Bar'', in which she plays a former gymnast who gets back into the sport after relocating to Australia.<ref>{{cite web |first=Banu|last=Ibrahim |url=https://www.aol.com/article/2016/06/14/why-raising-the-bar-is-a-must-see-film-this-summer/21395149/ |title=Why "Raising the Bar" is a must-see film this summer |date=June 14, 2016 |work=AOL |access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref> In 2018, Berglund starred in ''Going for Gold'', a film about cheerleading, set in [[Adelaide]], Australia.<ref>{{cite web |first=Paul|last=Byrnes |url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/go-for-gold-review-youll-cheer-when-its-over-20180226-h0wo5y.html |title=Going for Gold review: you'll cheer when it's over |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=February 28, 2018 |access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
In 2013, Berglund guest starred on the [[Disney XD]] series ''[[Kickin' It]]'', where she played karate prodigy Sloane Jennings. In this episode, her character sings "Had Me @ Hello" as a duet with Kim Crawford, played by [[Olivia Holt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fanlala.com/news/lab-rats-kelli-berglund-guest-stars-disney-xds-kickin-it|title='Lab Rats' Kelli Berglund Guest Stars on Disney XD's Kickin' It|website=Fanlala|date=September 20, 2013|access-date=2013-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102113004/http://www.fanlala.com/news/lab-rats-kelli-berglund-guest-stars-disney-xds-kickin-it|archive-date=November 2, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In mid-2013, Berglund began work on the 2013 [[Disney Channel Original Movie]], ''[[How to Build a Better Boy]]'', in which she stars as Mae Hartley, a tech-savvy young woman who along with her best friend, devises a plan to create the perfect boyfriend.<ref name="THR-HTBABB">{{cite news |first=Philiana|last=Ng |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/china-anne-mcclain-kelli-berglund-597299 |title='A.N.T. Farm,' 'Lab Rats' Stars to Topline Disney Channel TV Movie |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=July 31, 2013 |access-date=2015-09-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.shineon-media.com/2013/08/01/china-anne-mcclain-kelli-berglund-ashley-argota-starring-in-disney-channel-original-movie-how-to-build-a-better-boy/ |title=China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund & Ashley Argota Starring in Disney Channel Original Movie "How to Build a Better Boy" |date=August 1, 2013 |publisher=Shineon Media |access-date=2013-09-06}}</ref> She sings "Something Real" with [[China Anne McClain]] which was released on July 29, 2014.<ref name="SomethingReal">{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Something-China-McClain-Kelli-Berglund/dp/B00LVFXT8S |title=Something Real - China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund |publisher=Amazon |access-date=2014-07-29}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=January 2020}}

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In 2016, Berglund co-starred in the [[NBC]] television film, ''[[Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love]]'', playing the role of Willadeene Parton, [[Dolly Parton]]'s older sister.<ref name="DPCoMC:CoL">{{cite web |url=https://www.variety.com/2016/tv/news/kelli-berglund-nbc-dolly-parton-christmas-of-many-colors-circle-of-love-1201805184/ |title=Disney Star Kelli Berglund Joins NBC's ''Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love'' (Exclusive) |last=Wagmeister |first=Elizabeth |date=June 28, 2016 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=2016-11-15}}</ref> The same year, she starred in the film ''Raising the Bar'', in which she plays a former gymnast who gets back into the sport after relocating to Australia.<ref>{{cite web |first=Banu|last=Ibrahim |url=https://www.aol.com/article/2016/06/14/why-raising-the-bar-is-a-must-see-film-this-summer/21395149/ |title=Why "Raising the Bar" is a must-see film this summer |date=June 14, 2016 |work=AOL |access-date=2017-08-10}}</ref> In 2018, Berglund starred in ''Going for Gold'', a film about cheerleading, set in [[Adelaide]], Australia.<ref>{{cite web |first=Paul|last=Byrnes |url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/go-for-gold-review-youll-cheer-when-its-over-20180226-h0wo5y.html |title=Going for Gold review: you'll cheer when it's over |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=February 28, 2018 |access-date=2020-01-12}}</ref>
[[File:Avan Jogia and Kelli Berglund March 2019.png|thumb|Berglund and her ''Now Apocalypse'' co-star [[Avan Jogia]] in 2019]]
[[File:Avan Jogia and Kelli Berglund March 2019.png|thumb|Berglund and her ''Now Apocalypse'' co-star [[Avan Jogia]] in 2019]]
In June 2018, Berglund was cast in the starring role of Carly in the 2019 [[Starz]] television series ''[[Now Apocalypse]]''.<ref name="NA">{{cite web |last=Hipes|first=Patrick |title='Now Apocalypse': Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, Roxane Mesquida Join Starz's Coming-Of-Age Comedy |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/now-apolcalypse-cast-kelli-berglund-beau-mirchoff-roxane-mesquida-starz-comedy-1202405875/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=June 7, 2018 |access-date=2020-01-11}}</ref> In 2019, Berglund was cast in the recurring role of Olivia in the fourth season of the drama television series ''[[Animal Kingdom (TV series)|Animal Kingdom]]''.<ref name="AK">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/02/kelli-berglund-animal-kingdom-c-thomas-howell-the-terror-1202559775/|title=Kelli Berglund Joins 'Animal Kingdom'; C. Thomas Howell Books 'The Terror'|website=Deadline Hollywood|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=February 19, 2019|access-date=2020-01-11}}</ref> Berglund also had a minor role as a teen in a [[Billie Eilish]] costume in the 2020 Netflix comedy film ''[[Hubie Halloween]]''.<ref name="HH">{{Cite web|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/adam-sandler-kevin-james-julie-bowen-maya-rudolph-netflix-comedy-1202650376/|title=Adam Sandler Sets Next Netflix Comedy With All-Star Cast Including Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Maya Rudolph & Many More|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=July 22, 2019|access-date=2020-01-11}}</ref>
In June 2018, Berglund was cast in the starring role of Carly in the 2019 [[Starz]] television series ''[[Now Apocalypse]]''.<ref name="NA">{{cite web |last=Hipes|first=Patrick |title='Now Apocalypse': Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, Roxane Mesquida Join Starz's Coming-Of-Age Comedy |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/now-apolcalypse-cast-kelli-berglund-beau-mirchoff-roxane-mesquida-starz-comedy-1202405875/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=June 7, 2018 |access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref> In 2019, Berglund was cast in the recurring role of Olivia in the fourth season of the drama television series ''[[Animal Kingdom (TV series)|Animal Kingdom]]''.<ref name="AK">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/02/kelli-berglund-animal-kingdom-c-thomas-howell-the-terror-1202559775/|title=Kelli Berglund Joins 'Animal Kingdom'; C. Thomas Howell Books 'The Terror'|website=Deadline Hollywood|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=February 19, 2019|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>

Berglund also had a minor role as a teen in a [[Billie Eilish]] costume in the 2020 Netflix comedy film ''[[Hubie Halloween]]''.<ref name="HH">{{Cite web|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/adam-sandler-kevin-james-julie-bowen-maya-rudolph-netflix-comedy-1202650376/|title=Adam Sandler Sets Next Netflix Comedy With All-Star Cast Including Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Maya Rudolph & Many More|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=July 22, 2019|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref> In 2021, Berglund had a supporting role in the crime drama film ''[[Cherry (2021 film)|Cherry]]'' starring [[Tom Holland]] and [[Ciara Bravo]], directed by [[Russo brothers|Anthony Russo and Joseph Russo]], based on the 2018 novel [[Cherry (novel)|of the same name]] by [[Nico Walker]]. From 2021 to 2023, she was cast to play the main role in [[Starz]]'s drama series ''[[Heels (TV series)|Heels]]'', in which she played the main role of Crystal Tyler.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Haring|first=Bruce|date=May 2, 2021|title=Independent Wrestling Drama 'Heels' Sets Series Debut Date On Starz|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/independent-wrestling-drama-heels-sets-series-debut-date-on-starz-1234747975/|access-date=September 1, 2024|website=Deadline}}</ref>


In 2024, Berglund starred [[Amadeus Serafini]] in the romantic comedy film by Tosca Musk's titled ''Wallbanger''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fangirlish.com/2024/04/10/wallbanger-movie-review-a-rom-com-with-heart/|title=Passionflix’s ‘Wallbanger’ Movie Rounds Out Cast With ‘Fantasy Island’s’ Roselyn Sánchez, ‘And Just Like That’ Actor Cathy Ang and 4 More (EXCLUSIVE)|website=Variety|date=November 21, 2023|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
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==Personal life==
Berglund was born and raised in [[Moorpark, California]], where she continues to live with her parents, Mark and Michelle Berglund, and younger sister, Kirra. She is a graduate of [[Moorpark High School]]'s independent study program. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming and photography.<ref name=bdl /><ref name=disneyxdpress />


==Filmography==
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/anthony-joe-russo-cherry-apple-tom-holland-ciara-bravo-1234783852/|title=Apple Lands Anthony and Joe Russo's 'Cherry,' Starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo|website=Variety|first=Angelique|last=Jackson|date=September 25, 2020|access-date=2020-12-11}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/anthony-joe-russo-cherry-apple-tom-holland-ciara-bravo-1234783852/|title=Apple Lands Anthony and Joe Russo's 'Cherry,' Starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo|website=Variety|first=Angelique|last=Jackson|date=September 25, 2020|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
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| ''[[Mark, Mary & Some Other People]]''
| ''[[Mark, Mary & Some Other People]]''
| Bunny
| Bunny
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/hayley-law-ben-rosenfield-mark-mary-some-other-people-hannah-marks-1202864680/|title='Riverdale's Hayley Law, Ben Rosenfield To Star In Open Relationship Comedy 'Mark, Mary & Some Other People' From Hannah Marks|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=February 20, 2020|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://tribecafilm.com/films/mark-mary-some-other-people-2021|title=Mark, Mary & Some Other People|website=[[Tribeca Film Festival]]|access-date=2021-06-12}}</ref>
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/hayley-law-ben-rosenfield-mark-mary-some-other-people-hannah-marks-1202864680/|title='Riverdale's Hayley Law, Ben Rosenfield To Star In Open Relationship Comedy 'Mark, Mary & Some Other People' From Hannah Marks|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=February 20, 2020|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://tribecafilm.com/films/mark-mary-some-other-people-2021|title=Mark, Mary & Some Other People|website=[[Tribeca Film Festival]]|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
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| ''Wallbanger''
| Caroline
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/streaming/news/passionflix-wallbanger-movie-rom-com-cast-roselyn-sanchez-cathy-ang-1235803627/|title=Passionflix’s ‘Wallbanger’ Movie Rounds Out Cast With ‘Fantasy Island’s’ Roselyn Sánchez, ‘And Just Like That’ Actor Cathy Ang and 4 More (EXCLUSIVE)|website=variety|first=Jennifier|last=Maas|date=November 21, 2023|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
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| Recurring role ([[The Goldbergs (season 7)|seasons 7]], [[The Goldbergs (season 9)|9]])
| Recurring role ([[The Goldbergs (season 7)|seasons 7]], [[The Goldbergs (season 9)|9]])<ref>{{cite web |title=The Goldbergs Recast: Carrie Wampler to Replace Kelli Berglund as Ren |url=https://tvline.com/casting-news/the-goldbergs-recast-carrie-wampler-ren-season-8-1234573584/|access-date=September 1, 2024|website=tvline.com}}</ref>
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| 2021–2023
| ''[[Heels (TV series)|Heels]]''
| ''[[Heels (TV series)|Heels]]''
| Crystal Tyler
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| Main role<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/heels-kelli-berglund-starz-wrestling-drama-series-stephen-amell-1202842743/|title='Heels': Kelli Berglund Joins Starz's Wrestling Drama Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=January 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/independent-wrestling-drama-heels-sets-series-debut-date-on-starz-1234747975/|title=Independent Wrestling Drama 'Heels' Sets Series Debut Date on Starz|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 3, 2021}}</ref>
| Main role<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/heels-kelli-berglund-starz-wrestling-drama-series-stephen-amell-1202842743/|title='Heels': Kelli Berglund Joins Starz's Wrestling Drama Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=January 27, 2020|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/independent-wrestling-drama-heels-sets-series-debut-date-on-starz-1234747975/|title=Independent Wrestling Drama 'Heels' Sets Series Debut Date on Starz|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 3, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
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[[Category:Moorpark High School alumni]]
[[Category:Moorpark High School alumni]]
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Kelli Berglund
Berglund in 2019
Born
Kelli Michelle Berglund

(1996-02-09) February 9, 1996 (age 28)
Moorpark, California, U.S.
EducationMoorpark High School
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2006–present

Kelli Michelle Berglund[1] (born February 9, 1996[2][3]) is an American actress.[4] She is known for portraying Bree Davenport in the Disney XD series Lab Rats and Lab Rats: Elite Force and also guest starred in its spinoff Mighty Med. In 2014, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie How to Build a Better Boy, where she portrays Mae Hartley. Berglund starred as Carly Carson in the 2019 Starz television drama series Now Apocalypse. She has also played the lead in two sports-themed films set in Australia, 2016's Raising the Bar and 2018's Going for Gold. She stars as Crystal in the 2021 Starz drama television series Heels.

Early life

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Berglund was born and raised in Moorpark, California, where she continues to live with her parents, Mark and Michelle (née Blandy)[5] Berglund, and younger sister, Kirra (b. 2002).[6][7][8] She is a graduate of Moorpark High School's independent study program. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming and photography.[9][10]

Career

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Berglund began her career at a young age as a series regular on TLC's Hip Hop Harry. TV appearances also include Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, and America's Next Producer. Berglund also appeared in the indie film, Bye Bye Benjamin. Her commercial credits include campaigns for Old Navy, Hyundai, Bratz, McDonald's and Mattel, among others.[9] She has also appeared in print and modeling campaigns for Reebok and the Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts.[9] Berglund has been honored with many awards in dance for her lyrical contemporary and jazz. Though she is equally versatile in these types of dance, her favorite style is contemporary — a blend of ballet and jazz.[11][10][better source needed]

From 2012 to 2016, Berglund starred as Bree Davenport, an overly outgoing, bionic super-human with super speed, in the Disney XD live-action comedy series Lab Rats alongside co-stars Tyrel Jackson Williams, Billy Unger, and Spencer Boldman.[9][12][10] She continued to play Bree Davenport on Lab Rats' 2016 spinoff series Lab Rats: Elite Force.[13][14]

In 2013, Berglund guest starred on the Disney XD series Kickin' It, where she played karate prodigy Sloane Jennings. In this episode, her character sings "Had Me @ Hello" as a duet with Kim Crawford, played by Olivia Holt.[15] In mid-2013, Berglund began work on the 2013 Disney Channel Original Movie, How to Build a Better Boy, in which she stars as Mae Hartley, a tech-savvy young woman who along with her best friend, devises a plan to create the perfect boyfriend.[16][17] She sings "Something Real" with China Anne McClain which was released on July 29, 2014.[18][better source needed]

In 2016, Berglund co-starred in the NBC television film, Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, playing the role of Willadeene Parton, Dolly Parton's older sister.[19] The same year, she starred in the film Raising the Bar, in which she plays a former gymnast who gets back into the sport after relocating to Australia.[20] In 2018, Berglund starred in Going for Gold, a film about cheerleading, set in Adelaide, Australia.[21]

Berglund and her Now Apocalypse co-star Avan Jogia in 2019

In June 2018, Berglund was cast in the starring role of Carly in the 2019 Starz television series Now Apocalypse.[22] In 2019, Berglund was cast in the recurring role of Olivia in the fourth season of the drama television series Animal Kingdom.[23]

Berglund also had a minor role as a teen in a Billie Eilish costume in the 2020 Netflix comedy film Hubie Halloween.[24] In 2021, Berglund had a supporting role in the crime drama film Cherry starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo, directed by Anthony Russo and Joseph Russo, based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Nico Walker. From 2021 to 2023, she was cast to play the main role in Starz's drama series Heels, in which she played the main role of Crystal Tyler.[25]

In 2024, Berglund starred Amadeus Serafini in the romantic comedy film by Tosca Musk's titled Wallbanger.[26]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Bye Bye Benjamin Birthday Party Guest Short film[10]
2014 How to Build a Better Boy Mae Hartley Television film
2015 One Night Rachel
2016 Raising the Bar Kelly Johnson
2018 Going for Gold Emma Wilson
2020 Hubie Halloween Billie Eilish Girl [24]
2021 Cherry Madison Kowalski [27]
Mark, Mary & Some Other People Bunny [28][29]
2024 Wallbanger Caroline [30]
TBA Queen of the Ring Nell Stewart Post-production
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2006–2008 Hip Hop Harry Kelli Recurring role[10]
2012–2016 Lab Rats Bree Davenport Main role
2013 Kickin' It Sloane Jennings Episode: "The New Girl"
2016 Lab Rats: Elite Force Bree Davenport Main role
Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love Willadeene Parton Television film[19]
2017 The Night Shift Sofia 2 episodes
2019 Hell's Kitchen Herself Episode: "An Episode of Firsts"
Now Apocalypse Carly Carlson Main role[22]
Fosse/Verdon Young Gwen Verdon Episode: "Me and My Baby"
Animal Kingdom Olivia Recurring role (season 4)[23]
2019–2021 The Goldbergs Ren Recurring role (seasons 7, 9)[31]
2021–2023 Heels Crystal Tyler Main role[32][33]

References

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  1. ^ "Kelli Berglund". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  2. ^ Kelli Berglund (February 9, 2015). "Kelli Berglund on Twitter: "'tis my birthday selfie. | #19"". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  3. ^ RADIO DISNEY (February 9, 2015). "RADIO DISNEY on Twitter: "Happy Birthday @kelliberglund!"". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  4. ^ ""Check out our list of talented "triple threats" for theatrical film & TV, commercial, dance and stage!"". Morezap. Archived from the original on 2018-12-18. Retrieved 2012-06-22.
  5. ^ "Michelle Blandy Berglund - Official Facebook Page - About". facebook.com.
  6. ^ "Two very special sisters @kelliberglund @kirraberglund #nationalsistersday❤️❤️❤️❤️ photo: @tiffanylongeway". instagram.com.
  7. ^ "What can a Dad say to his amazing daughter? Happy 21st Birthday @kirraberglund you are one of a kind. You always keep us off balance and we love you for that You are so kind and loving and bring a smile to me everyday. I love you!❤️❤️❤️". instagram.com.
  8. ^ "You are my world 🤍. Happy #nationaldaughtersday to these beautiful humans! ❤️ @kelliberglund @kirraberglund". instagram.com.
  9. ^ a b c d Bentley, Amy (February 8, 2012). "Moorpark teen lands role in Disney XD series". Ventura County Star. Archived from the original on 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  10. ^ a b c d e "Kelli Berglund". Disney XD Press. Archived from the original on 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  11. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Lab Rats' Kelli Berglund's "My Life"!". bopandtigerbeat. Archived from the original on 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  12. ^ Lowry, Brian (February 23, 2012). "Lab Rats". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  13. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (September 3, 2015). "Disney XD Greenlights 'Lab Rats' and 'Mighty Med' Spinoff Series". Variety. Retrieved 2015-09-04.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 3, 2015). "Lab Rats & Mighty Med Spin-off Series to Succeed the Two Comedies on Disney XD". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  15. ^ "'Lab Rats' Kelli Berglund Guest Stars on Disney XD's Kickin' It". Fanlala. September 20, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  16. ^ Ng, Philiana (July 31, 2013). "'A.N.T. Farm,' 'Lab Rats' Stars to Topline Disney Channel TV Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  17. ^ "China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund & Ashley Argota Starring in Disney Channel Original Movie "How to Build a Better Boy"" (Press release). Shineon Media. August 1, 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  18. ^ "Something Real - China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund". Amazon. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  19. ^ a b Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 28, 2016). "Disney Star Kelli Berglund Joins NBC's Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  20. ^ Ibrahim, Banu (June 14, 2016). "Why "Raising the Bar" is a must-see film this summer". AOL. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  21. ^ Byrnes, Paul (February 28, 2018). "Going for Gold review: you'll cheer when it's over". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  22. ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (June 7, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse': Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, Roxane Mesquida Join Starz's Coming-Of-Age Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  23. ^ a b Petski, Denise (February 19, 2019). "Kelli Berglund Joins 'Animal Kingdom'; C. Thomas Howell Books 'The Terror'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  24. ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (July 22, 2019). "Adam Sandler Sets Next Netflix Comedy With All-Star Cast Including Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Maya Rudolph & Many More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  25. ^ Haring, Bruce (May 2, 2021). "Independent Wrestling Drama 'Heels' Sets Series Debut Date On Starz". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  26. ^ "Passionflix's 'Wallbanger' Movie Rounds Out Cast With 'Fantasy Island's' Roselyn Sánchez, 'And Just Like That' Actor Cathy Ang and 4 More (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. November 21, 2023. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  27. ^ Jackson, Angelique (September 25, 2020). "Apple Lands Anthony and Joe Russo's 'Cherry,' Starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  28. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 20, 2020). "'Riverdale's Hayley Law, Ben Rosenfield To Star In Open Relationship Comedy 'Mark, Mary & Some Other People' From Hannah Marks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
  29. ^ "Mark, Mary & Some Other People". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  30. ^ Maas, Jennifier (November 21, 2023). "Passionflix's 'Wallbanger' Movie Rounds Out Cast With 'Fantasy Island's' Roselyn Sánchez, 'And Just Like That' Actor Cathy Ang and 4 More (EXCLUSIVE)". variety. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  31. ^ "The Goldbergs Recast: Carrie Wampler to Replace Kelli Berglund as Ren". tvline.com. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  32. ^ Petski, Denise (January 27, 2020). "'Heels': Kelli Berglund Joins Starz's Wrestling Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  33. ^ "Independent Wrestling Drama 'Heels' Sets Series Debut Date on Starz". Deadline Hollywood. May 3, 2021. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
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