Who is Makenzie Moss?
Makenzie Moss was born on 9 September 2006 under the zodiac sign of Virgo, in Los Angeles, California USA. She’s a 17-year-old rising actress, probably best recognized for landing the role of Lily in the drama film “Do You Believe?” (2015), playing Sophia Torres in the romantic comedy film “Off The Menu” (2018), and featuring as Natalie Felton in the CBS sitcom “The Unicorn” (2019-2021).
How rich is she? Makenzie Moss’ Net Worth
As of the early part of 2024, Makenzie’s net worth is estimated at over $250,00, accumulated primarily through her prosperous career as an actress in the film industry. Since embarking on her professional journey back in 2010, Makenzie has amassed more than 20 credits in film and TV acting.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Educational Background
Makenzie spent her early years in her hometown of Los Angeles, where she was raised by her father, Craig Moss, a renowned film director and writer, and her mother, Heidi Kramer Moss, a former musical-theatre and film actress. Speaking about her siblings, she has an elder sister, named Olivia Moss, who is also actively engaged in the film industry as an actress. Makenzie holds American nationality, belongs to the White Caucasian ethnic group, and is of American and Canadian descent. In terms of religion, she follows the Christian faith. Regarding her educational background, Makenzie is currently in a local high school.
Career Beginnings
Makenzie embarked on her journey in the entertainment industry at the tender age of four, when her father Craig included her and her sister in a music video-style end credit sequence for his 2010 comedy film “The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall And Felt Superbad About It”. This early exposure stirred her passion for acting, so her parents supported her and secured her an agent. Shortly afterwards, she landed her debut acting gig in a commercial for “Motts for Tots”, going on to do a series of national commercials, which paved the way for further acting opportunities in both film and TV.
Subsequently, Makenzie continued to collaborate with her father by making appearances in his films, such as the comedy “Bad Ass” (2012), in which she played Nikki Kendall, and the horror comedy “30 Nights Of Paranormal Activity With The Devil Inside The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” (2013), in which he starred as young Jillian, alongside her mother Heidi.
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Her TV debut came when she made a guest appearance as Claudia Weber in a 2013 episode of the CBS procedural forensics crime drama “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”. This was followed by another small role in a 2014 episode of the NBC sitcom “About A Boy”.
Rise to Fame
It was in 2015 that Makenzie experienced her breakthrough moment, showcasing her talent in the role of the homeless girl Lily in Jon Gunn’s Christian drama film “Do You Believe?”, starring opposite Mira Sorvino, who portrayed her mother. Later that same year, she got a chance to work with Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle in his biographical drama film “Steve Jobs”, in which she portrayed Lisa Brennan; her exceptional performance in the film earned her a joint Younger Entertainer Award nomination for Best Young Ensemble Cast – Feature Film, which was shared with fellow cast members Ripley Sobo and Perla Haney-Jardine. Also in 2015, Makenzie guest-starred as a Trick-or-Treat kid in an episode of the ABC sitcom “Black-ish” and KK in an episode of the Starz sitcom “Blunt Talk”. The following year, she featured as Mia Reaves in the mystery thriller “The Charnel House”.
Continued Success
Makenzie’s next major project came when she took on the role of Lou in Air Bud Entertainment’s live-action children’s film “Pup Star” (2016), which she later reprised in its three sequels “Pup Star: Better 2Gether” (2017), “Pup Star: World Tour” (2018), and “Puppy Star Christmas” (2018). These films found a widespread audience on both Disney Channel and Netflix, contributing to the further expansion of her popularity.
Parallel with her involvement in the “Pup Star” film series, Makenzie continued to work on other projects. In 2018, she showcased her comedic skills in the role of Sophia Torres in the romantic comedy film “Off The Menu”, which was directed by Jay Silverman. Later that year, she landed two more roles, playing Nicole in the thriller “Collusions”, sharing the screen with Tom Everett Scott and Steven Culp, and featuring as Bree Hill in the Christian family drama “God Bless The Broken Road”, directed by Harold Cronk.
Recent Projects
The next notable moment in Makenzie’s acting career came when she was chosen to join the main cast of the CBS sitcom “The Unicorn” (2019-2021). She portrayed Natalie, a teenager trying to overcome the loss of her mother while witnessing her father’s attempts to re-enter the world of dating. Despite the series earning acclaim as one of the highest-rated and most-watched comedy series, it was canceled after two seasons. Throughout her time on the show, she had the privilege of working with such esteemed actors as Walton Goggins, who portrayed her father, as well as Omar Miller, Rob Corddry, and Michaela Watkins, among others. Most recently, Makenzie landed the main role of Emily Sparks in her father’s sci-fi horror film “Let Us In”, which was released in 2021.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Makenzie has long light brown hair and dark brown eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 2ins (1.57m), her weight is around 100lbs (46kgs), with vital statistics of 34-25-36, bra size 34B. However, specific details about her dress and shoe size are unavailable.
Personal Life and Trivia
Speaking about her personal life, Makenzie has successfully maintained privacy regarding any aspects of her love life, and has never publicly been romantically linked to anyone.
She still resides in Los Angeles.
During her spare time, Makenzie enjoys spending it with her family and friends. She also likes singing, dancing, and gymnastics.
She developed her love for animals from a very young age, and has three pet dogs, named Pickles, Twinkie, and Lambchop.
