Hendrix Yancey | |
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Born | Hendrix Yancey Benton, Arkansas, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2017–present |
Hendrix Yancey is an American actress. She is known for her starring role as Jan Broberg in A Friend Of The Family and her earlier roles in Netflix's series Stranger Things and Unbelievable, and Amazon Prime's feature film Charming the Hearts of Men.[1]
Early life
Yancey was born in Benton, Arkansas,[2] to Timie[3] and Jake Yancey.[4][5] She has an older brother, Hudson.[4][5]
Career
In 2017, at the age of 5, after a workshop at Gray Studios, Yancey acquired Susie Mains of Trilogy Talent as a manager. She then became represented by The Osbrink Agency. Within a month, Yancey secured her first series regular role in the American TV series Versus, produced by AwesomenessTV Production.[3]
She was cast in Netflix’s series Unbelievable in 2018 as Daisy, Merritt Wever’s daughter at the age of 9.[6] Unbelievable was nominated for four Golden Globes and four Emmy Awards among several other international nominations.[7]
Shortly after Unbelievable, Yancey appeared in Amazon’s feature film, Charming the Hearts of Men, alongside Anna Friel, Kelsey Grammer, and Sean Astin.[1]
As of 2022, she appeared as Young Elizabeth in Middle Goblin’s film, Dweller and portrayed Gwen in George & Tammy, which stars Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain.[1] She appeared as number 013 in season 4 of Netflix’s original series, Stranger Things. Yancey portrays a new test subject in the Hawkins Lab who participates in the Nina Project with Dr. Brenner.[8][9][10]
Yancey starred in Peacock’s limited true crime series, A Friend of the Family.[6][8] She plays Jan Broberg, a young girl from Pocatello, Idaho, who was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family friend. Yancey is stars alongside Mckenna Grace, Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy, Colin Hanks, and Lio Tipton. The series was released on October 6, 2022, on Peacock.
Personal life
As of 2022, Yancey splits her time between Hot Springs, Arkansas,[11] and Los Angeles.[3]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | Charming the Hearts of Men | Angelina |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Unbelievable | Daisy | |
2022 | Stranger Things | 013 | |
A Friend of the Family | Jan Broberg | ||
George & Tammy | Gwen |
References
- 1 2 3 Otterson, Joe (2022-03-25). "Peacock True Crime Series 'Friend of the Family' Casts Hendrix Yancey as Young Jan Broberg". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ↑ Garcia, Mario (September 21, 2022). "Stranger Things Actress and Arkansas Native Starring in New Show". KKYR-FM. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- 1 2 3 "PAPER TRAILS: 6-year-old Arkansas girl on to Netflix show; Fox 16's Wess Moore joins The Buzz". The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. 2018-08-12. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- 1 2 Pierce, Sam (December 31, 2017). "6-year-old Benton girl making impression in Hollywood". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- 1 2 Jayroe, Dustin (February 28, 2020). "A Natural: Hendrix Yancey – Benton". AY Magazine. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (2022-03-25). "Hendrix Yancey Joins Mckenna Grace In 'A Friend Of The Family' True-Crime Limited Series At Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ↑ Olliver, Ellen (2020-01-06). "Golden Globes 2020: Star-studded moments at Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., InStyle parties". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- 1 2 "Hendrix Yancey Scores Roles Of A Lifetime In "Stranger Things" And "A Friend Of The Family"". www.brazilbreakingnews.com. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ↑ "Arkansas actress heading to the Upside Down in new season of 'Stranger Things'". KARK-TV. 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ↑ Abelita, Amanda (2022-06-06). "Hendrix Yancey Scores Roles Of A Lifetime In "Stranger Things" And "A Friend Of The Family"". EIN Presswire. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ↑ "Meet Hendrix Yancey | Actress, Singer & Professional Dog-Petter". SHOUTOUT LA (Interview). January 24, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
http://voyagela.com/interview/check-out-hendrix-yanceys-story/