Dora Dolphin
Dora Dolphin | |
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| Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Dora Dolphin is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for playing Leni Loud in the Nickelodeon comedy movie A Loud House Christmas.[1]
Early life
Dolphin was born in Minneapolis to Gregory and Joanie Dolphin. Dolphin started dancing at 2 and a half years old. She was called a great dancer from a very young age. She has won at regional and national dance competitions from Florida to California to Chicago.[2] Dolphin was the first child ever to get nominated for a SAGE Award.[3]
Career
After lending her voice in two video games, Dolphin made her on screen debut as Leni Loud in A Loud House Christmas.[4] When it came to The Really Loud House, the role of Leni was recast to Eva Carlton.[5]
Her most recent role was playing Karen Childress in Stranger Things: The First Shadow[6][7]
Dolphin's next project is a short film called The Wagon.
Personal life
In 2016, Dolphin's father Gregory was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia and eventually succumbed to the disease in 2024.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A Loud House Christmas | Leni Loud | |
| 2025 | Stranger Things: The First Shadow | Karen Childress |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Stillwater | Maddy | Episode: The Catch/Missing Out |
| 2023 | The Villains of Valley View | Shadow | 3 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Blackout Club | Gwen | |
| 2019 | Gylt | Sally |
References
- ^ "VIPAccessEXCLUSIVE: The Cast Of Nickelodeon's "A Loud House Christmas" Spill On Whether Their Characters Would Be On Santa's Naughty Or Nice List In Their Interview With AlexisJoyVIPAccess!". alexisjoyvipacess!. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Turning Point: Dora Dolphin, 9, of Minneapolis, already dances like a star". twincities. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Dora Dolphin". backstage. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Reveals Live-Action 'A Loud House Christmas' Cast and Clip". awn. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "'The Loud House': Jolie Jenkins, Eva Carlton & Annaka Fourneret Join Paramount+ Live-Action Series". deadline.com. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Stranger Things Announces Full Broadway Cast, First Look at Rehearsals". broadwaydirect. Archived from the original on 21 June 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Meet the Broadway Cast of Stranger Things:The First Shadow". netflix. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/gregory-dolphin-obituary?id=54433182". legacy. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
External links
- Dora Dolphin at IMDb