Kaitlyn Dever (American Actress) Biography

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Full Name	Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Dallas Young Actors Studio

Marital Status	Unmarried

Father	Tim Dever (Ice Skating Coach)
Mother	Kathy Dever (Ice Skating Coach)
Siblings	Mady Dever (Younger Actress), Jane Dever (Younger) Mady Dever (Younger Actress) Jane Dever (Younger)

Debut

Film	Bad Teacher (2011) as Sasha Abernathy
TV	An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009) as Gwen Thompson

Awards and Honours

Outstanding Ensemble Cast at Newport Beach Film Festival for Them That Follow (2019)
Female Stars of Tomorrow by CinemaCon for Booksmart (2019)
Best Performance by an Actress 23 and Under by Hollywood Film Critics Association for Booksmart (2020)
Next Generation of Hollywood Award by Hollywood Film Critics Association for Booksmart (2020)
Inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame with the Rising Star Award (2020)
Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series for Dopesick (2022)
Named one of Variety's 10 Actors to Watch
Emmy Awards Nominee, Best Supporting Actress in Limited or Anthology Series (2022)
Golden Globe Awards Nominee, Best Actress in Limited Series or TV Motion Picture (2020)
Golden Globe Awards Nominee, Best Supporting Actress on TV (2022)
BAFTA Awards Nominee, EE Rising Star Award (2020)

Career Highlights

Initially drew attention in the American psychological thriller The Sixth Sense.
Started acting from a young age after training at Dallas Young Actors Studio.
Gained recognition for her lead role in Booksmart (2019).
Portrayed significant roles in several films and TV series, showcasing her versatility.
Recurring role as Loretta McCready in FX's Justified (2011-2015)
Breakthrough role in Short Term 12 (2013) alongside Brie Larson
Lead role in Netflix miniseries Unbelievable (2019) as Marie Adler
Co-lead in Hulu miniseries Dopesick (2021)
Co-lead in Booksmart (2019)
Starring role in Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
Starring role in No One Will Save You (2023)
Joined the cast of The Last of Us for season 2
Starring role as Eve Baxter in Last Man Standing (2011-2021)

Car Collection	Grand Wagoneer

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyndever/
Twitter	https://x.com/kaitlyndever

1. Kaitlyn's parents were ice-skating instructors who influenced her early acting pursuits.
2. Tim Dever, her father, was the voice of Barney in Barney & Friends.
3. Her passion for acting sparked after watching a performance by Toni Collette.
4. She initially ventured into television commercials before landing her first major role.
5. Kaitlyn has voiced a character in the award-winning video game Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.
6. She was considered for the role of Ellie in The Last of Us, which ultimately went to Bella Ramsey.
7. Kaitlyn has been featured on numerous magazine covers, displaying her growing popularity.
8. She is one half of the musical duo Devers (formerly Beulahbelle) with her sister Mady.