Gemma Brooke Allen
Gemma Brooke Allen | |
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| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
Gemma Brooke Allen is an American actress. She is best known for playing Beverly in the comedy film Mixtape.
Early life
Hsieh was born in Los Angeles, California to Nicholai and Amy Harrison Allen. She attended a private school in L.A., then took acting classes at the Marnie Cooper School of Acting in 2016. In 2019, she attended the "Act With Alice" facility in Los Angeles to finish her stage acting classes.[1]
Career
Early on in her career, Allen made appearances in various television shows such as the sitcom Dr. Ken, the drama series SEAL Team and the sitcom Teachers.[2] She was then cast as a younger version of Mary Elizabeth Winsteads character in the action film Kate.[3]Her first lead role was as Beverly in the comedy film Mixtape.[4] During filming Allen became close with co-star Julie Bowen and taught her Tik-Tok dances. She got to keep the mixtape after filming was complete[5]
Personal life
Allen is a big fan of '90s music and fashion.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Youth of Today | Gemma | |
| 2015 | Crafty: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of the Girl in Charge of Snacks) | Kristina | Short |
| 2016 | The Hollywouldn'ts | Judy | |
| 2017 | Playdates | Hannah | |
| 2018 | Daddy Issues | Becca | |
| 2018 | Black Pumpkin | Regan Peterson | |
| 2019 | Nana | Judy | |
| 2021 | Kate | Young Kate | |
| 2021 | Mixtape | Beverly | |
| 2021 | Work Wife | Jojo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Baby Daddy | Young Riley | Episode; It's a Nice Day for a Wheeler Wedding |
| 2016 | Fresh Off the Boat | Janice | Episode; Where Are the Giggles? |
| 2016 | Dr. Ken | Little Girl | Episode; A Park Family Christmas |
| 2017 | SEAL Team | Terrified Child | Episode; Ghost of Christmas Future |
| 2017 | Teachers | Eliza | Episode; Passive Eggressive |
References
- ^ "Gemma Allen". naijanews.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Netflix Hits Play On Black List Script 'Mixtape'; Gemma Brooke Allen, Julie Bowen & More Board Coming-Of-Age Movie". deadline. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "'Mixtape' Star Gemma Allen Is The Poster Child For Persistance". netflix. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Gemma Brooke Allen to Star in 'Mixtape' for Netflix; Valerie Weiss To Direct". aboutnetflix.com. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Fun Facts from Netflix's MIXTAPE: Cast Interview with Julie Bowen and Gemma Brooke Allen". themommadiaries.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Julie Bowen and Gemma Brooke Allen Prepare For Y2K In Mixtape". asthebunnyhops. Retrieved 18 August 2025.