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Revision as of 16:26, 7 April 2011
Bridgit Mendler | |
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| Birth name | Bridgit Claire Mendler |
| Born | December 18, 1992 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Origin | Mill Valley, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Hollywood |
Bridgit Claire Mendler (born December 18, 1992) is an American actress, musician, and songwriter. She is best known for her lead role as Teddy Duncan on the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie and her recurring role as Juliet Van Heusen on Wizards of Waverly Place. She has since ventured into music, having signed with Hollywood Records, and will be releasing her debut studio album in 2012.
Life and career
Mendler was born on December 18, 1992 Washington, D.C.[1] and moved with her family to the San Francisco area town of Mill Valley at age eight. It was there where she first expressed interest in acting and began working in plays.[2] She became the youngest performer in the San Francisco Fringe Festival.[3] She has a younger brother, named Nick.
She landed a San Francisco agent when she was 11 years old.[4] When she was thirteen, she began working in the Los Angeles market, signing with a Los Angeles agent and landing her first L.A. role in the soap opera General Hospital.
In 2008, Mendler played the role of Kristen Gregory in the film The Clique. In 2009, Mendler guest starred as Nick Jonas's love interest on the series premiere of Jonas. That same year, she co-starred with Lindsay Lohan in the film Labor Pains.
She has also guest-starred in eight episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place as Juliet Van Heusen, a vampire that Justin Russo (David Henrie) falls in love with. She currently stars in the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie, which premiered on April 4, 2010. Her other filmography credits include Alice Upside Down and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
Her credits as a singer include the theme song for Good Luck Charlie, entitled "Hang in There Baby". She also sang a cover of "When She Loved Me" from Toy Story 2 for DisneyMania 7.[5] She recorded a song for the Disney film Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue, called "How to Believe". In late 2010, Mendler wrote and performed the song "This Is My Paradise" for the motion picture Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2. It premiered on the Disney Channel on December 19, 2010.[6] As of March 31, 2011, Mendler has signed with Hollywood Records.[7]
Filmography
| Film | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Alice Upside Down | Pamela Jones | Supporting role, direct-to-DVD film |
| 2008 | The Clique | Kristen Gregory | Supporting role, direct-to-DVD film |
| 2009 | Labor Pains | Emma Clayhill | Supporting role, made-for-TV |
| 2009 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | Becca Kingston | Supporting role, theatrical film |
| 2011 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 | Appoline | Supporting Role |
| 2011 | Lemonade Mouth | Olivia | Lead role, Post Production, Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2011 | The Borrower Arrietty | Arrietty | Lead role |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 - 2010 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Juliet Van Heusen | Recurring role (10 episodes), Disney Channel Original Series |
| 2010 - present | Good Luck Charlie | Teddy Duncan | Lead role, Disney Channel Original Series |
| Guest Appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | General Hospital | Lulu's Dream Daughter | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Jonas | Penny Ken | 1 episode |
| Video games | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Bone: The Great Cow Race | Thorn | Voice role |
Discography
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Hang in There Baby" | Good Luck Charlie |
| "How to Believe" | Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue | |
| 2011 | "Arrietty's Song" | The Borrower Arrietty |
| "This Is My Paradise" | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "How to Believe" | Disney Channel (United States) |
| 2010 | "This Is My Paradise" | Disney Channel (United States) |
| 2011 | "Somebody" | Disney Channel (Lemonade Mouth) |
Awards and nominations
| Awards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Nominated work |
| 2010 | Nominated | Teen Choice Awards | TV Breakout Star Female | Good Luck Charlie |
| Won | Popstar! Magazine | Female Newcomer | ||
| Nominated | J-14's Teen Icon Awards | Icon of Tomorrow | Bridget Mendler (Herself) | |
References
- ^ Bridgit Mendler
- ^ "A star is born". backstage.com. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- ^ http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=3124825&type=mendler
- ^ Bridgit Mendler biography at Bridgit Mendler Online.com
- ^ Bridgit Mendler's audio interview with Tommy2.net
- ^ Bridgit Mendler “This Is My Paradise” Music Video
- ^ http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/bridgit-mendler-signs-with-hollywood-records-1005106532.story#