Kaitlyn Dever (American Actress) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Actress
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	21/12/1996
Age	29 years
Birthplace	Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.

Latest News about Kaitlyn Dever

15/04/2025

Kaitlyn Dever officially joined the cast of The Last of Us for its second season, reprising her role as Loretta McCready. The announcement was made by FX and Sony Pictures Television, confirming her return to the acclaimed post-apocalyptic series based on the popular video game franchise.

20/01/2025

Dever released a new single from her musical duo Devers (formerly Beulahbelle) with her sister Mady, marking their first official release since 2023. The song, titled 'Echoes', was praised for its folk-rock sound and lyrical depth, showcasing the sisters' continued growth as musicians.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 3" (160 cm)
Eye Color	Hazel Green
Hair Color	Reddish Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

Dallas Young Actors Studio

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

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)

Career

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)

Style Quotient

Car Collection	Grand Wagoneer

Social Media

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

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.

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