Megan Charpentier
Born (2001-05-26) May 26, 2001
New Westminster, British Columbia
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present

Megan Charpentier (born May 26, 2001) is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as the feral child Victoria in the horror film Mama (2013), as the Red Queen in Resident Evil: Retribution (2012), and for her role as Gretta Keene in It (2017) and the sequel It Chapter Two (2019).

Early life

Charpentier has two younger sisters, Madison and Genea Charpentier.[1] Her parents are Anne and Maurice Charpentier.

Career

Charpentier began her acting career as a three-year-old[1] appearing in a Hasbro commercial after being offered to audition. Since then she has made several guest appearances in several TV shows most notably in Supernatural as Tess McAnn and she has also been in several TV movies. She is often associated with Amanda Seyfried and has played the younger version of the actress' character twice, once in Jennifer's Body[2] and again in Red Riding Hood.[3] Charpentier appeared in Resident Evil: Retribution as the Red Queen[4] and in Mama as Victoria.[5][6]

She was nominated for Best Newcomer at the UBCP/ACTRA Awards for her role in Mama.[7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Jennifer's BodyYoung Needy
2010Kid's CourtLawyer AnnieShort Film
2010Frankie & AliceYoung Paige
2011Red Riding HoodYoung Valerie
2012Resident Evil: RetributionRed Queen
2013The Old Woman in the WoodsOlder SisterShort Film
2013MamaVictoria[8]
2012Never EverMelanieShort Film
2014The Games MakerAnunciacion
2014RattlesnakeThe Little GirlShort Film
2014Pinocchio ProjectBrittany Anderson
2017The ShackKate Philips
2017ItGretta Keene[9]
2017The CannonIzzy[10]
2017The Philosophy of PhilMolly McGuire
2018ViolentiaBrittany Anderson
2019PhilMolly
2019It Chapter TwoYoung Gretta Keene (flashbacks)[11][12]

Television

YearSeriesRoleNotes
2007Painkiller JaneLittle GirlEpisode: "Thanks for the Memories"
2007Aliens in AmericaYoung AnitaEpisode: "The Metamorphosis"
2008The Christmas ClauseAnnaTV movie
2009Storm SeekersYoung LeahTV movie
2009The GuardEllie VanderleeEpisode: "He Is Heavy, He's My Brother"
2009FringeLittle GirlEpisode: "Earthling"
2010Life UnexpectedYoung Lux CassidyEpisode: "Storm Weathered"
2010HiccupsLittle Bus GirlEpisode: "Autograph Hound"
2010The Haunting Hour: The SeriesJulia2 episodes
2010PsychLittle SisterEpisode: "Yang 3 in 2D"
2010A Trace of DangerEmily ArnoldTV movie
2011He Loves MeEmilyTV movie
2012SupernaturalTess McAnnEpisode: "Party On, Garth"
2013Profile for MurderAmberTV movie
2014MotiveJackie RobinsonEpisode: "Deception"
2014Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas EverChrystalTV movie
2015Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be ToldPhoebe AmidonTV movie
2015Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible DreamPhoebe AmidonTV movie
2016Operation ChristmasDanielle RobertsTV movie
2019SeeFethinEpisode: "Fresh Blood"
2020Close UpAbbyTV movie
2023CreepshowDawn (segment "George Romero in 3D")Episode: "George Romero in 3D/Baby Teeth

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2014Young Artist AwardBest Leading Young Actress in a Feature FilmMamaNominated[13]

References

  1. 1 2 "BT Vancouver_ Megan Charpentier talks "Mama"". The First Post. 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Jennifer's Body". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on August 3, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  3. ↑ Dargis, Manohla (March 10, 2011). "The Girl Who Sighed Wolf". The New York Times. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  4. ↑ Harrison, Margot (September 19, 2012). "Resident Evil: Retribution". Seven Days. Archived from the original on November 8, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013. (subscription required)
  5. ↑ O'Sullivan, Michael (January 18, 2013). "Don't Mess with This Ma Grisly". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 8, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013. (subscription required)
  6. ↑ Moore, Roger (January 18, 2013). "'Mama' Is a Chilling Ghost Story That's Done Right". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on November 8, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013. (subscription required)
  7. ↑ Leiren-Young, Mark (October 3, 2013). "Vancouver actor's dreams come true with Package Deal". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  8. ↑ "How Child Actor Megan Charpentier Got Scary for 'Mama'". www.backstage.com.
  9. ↑ "It Cast: The Losers' Club, The Town Of Derry, And Pennywise". www.giantfreakinrobot.com.
  10. ↑ "#TheCannon is playing @riotheatre tomorrow night at 6:30 pm! Grab your tickets and come check it out! 💓 @thecannonfilm @flixpremiere @1stweekendclub". instagram.com.
  11. ↑ "Had such a wonderful evening with everyone who attended the IT CHAPTER 2 premiere. A bittersweet end to a wonderful era 🎈 (also- happy birthday to one of the kindest and most talented people I've had the pleasure of working with💓 @andy_muschietti )". instagram.com.
  12. ↑ "#ITChapter2 is in theatres NOW!!! Time to float, Losers. 🎈". instagram.com.
  13. ↑ "35th Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on July 20, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
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