Kennedy McMann

Kennedy Paige McMann (born October 30, 1996) is an American actress known for portraying the character Nancy Drew in the 2019 television series of the same name.

Kennedy McMann
Kennedy McMann at The CW Upfront 2019
Born (1996-10-30) October 30, 1996
Holland, Michigan, U.S.
EducationCarnegie Mellon University (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

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 Nancy Drew on 2019 TV series, Nancy Drew.[5] In January 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[6] Its third season premiered on October 8, 2021.[7]

Personal life

McMann married her longtime boyfriend Sam McInerney in 2020. They met as fellow students at Carnegie Mellon University.[8][9][10]

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–present Nancy Drew Nancy Drew Main role
2020 This Is Not A Love Letter Short film

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". 14 February 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. "When Does 'Nancy Drew' Season 3 Come Out?". 7 October 2021.
  8. "Tuned in: Carnegie Mellon grad stars as a modern 'Nancy Drew'".
  9. "'Nancy Drew' Lead Kennedy McMann Tied the Knot with Sam McInerney in 2020". 20 January 2021.
  10. "Who is Kennedy McMann married to? Inside 'Nancy Drew' star's intimate wedding to longtime boyfriend Sam McInerney".
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