Melody Hurd (born October 30, 2011) is an American actress, dancer and model. She gained recognition for her roles in various films and television series and is best known for her starring role in Fatherhood (2021),[1] Battle at Big Rock (2019), Cross (2024), and Amazon Prime horror series Them (2021).
Melody Hurd | |
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| Born | 28 October 2011 |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | Fatherhood Battle at Big Rock |
| Television | Them |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Lyric Hurd (Sister) |
Early life
editMelody Hurd was born in Maryland, US. From a young age, she displayed a keen interest in performing arts.[2] Encouraged by her family, she began her journey in the entertainment industry as a child model before transitioning into acting.[3]
Career
editModeling
editMelody's career began in modeling, where she worked with several notable brands and appeared in various advertisements.[3]
Acting
editMelody made her acting debut in the 2019 short film Battle at Big Rock, directed by Colin Trevorrow. Her performance was well-received, leading to more significant roles in television and film.[4]
She gained wider recognition for her role as Gracie Emory in the Amazon Prime series Them (2021). The horror anthology series allowed her to showcase her range as a young actress, earning her critical acclaim.[5][6]
In 2021, Melody starred alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix film Fatherhood, where she played the role of Maddy Logelin.[7][8] Her performance as the daughter of Hart's character was praised for its emotional depth and maturity.[9][10]
Personal life
editMelody Hurd's family includes her mother, Nisha Hurd, who is also involved in the entertainment industry. Melody has two siblings, Lyric Hurd and Rhythm Hurd.[11][2][12]
Filmography
editFilm and TV Movies
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Battle at Big Rock | Kadasha | Main cast |
| 2021 | Fatherhood | Maddy Logelin | Main cast |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Herself | Episode 38 |
| 2021-2024 | Them | Gracie Emory | Main cast |
| 2024 | Cross | Janelle Cross | Main cast |
References
edit- ^ Sneider, Jeff (2019-05-16). "Kevin Hart Movie Fatherhood Casts Melody Hurd as Young Lead". Collider. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ a b Henry, Leah (2016-11-01). "Lyric and Melody Hurd Stopped by to Juju on the Beat". WJLA. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ a b "The Rising Star Melody Hurd - Illuminating Hollywood In 2023". wwjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "'Jurassic World' Releases Tense Short Film 'Battle at Big Rock'". Hypebeast. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Melody Hurd". press.amazonmgmstudios.com. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ Writer, Guest (2019-10-03). "Shahadi Wright Joseph And Melody Hurd Among Cast Added To Producer Lena Waithe's Amazon Horror Anthology Series 'Them'". blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Kwakye, Beverly (2021-07-15). "Meet Netflix's Young Movie Star Melody Hurd". Black Girl Nerds. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Silva, Tiffany (2019-07-12). "MELODY HURD TO STAR IN NEW KEVIN HART MOVIE, "FATHERHOOD"". BCK Online. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Reyes, Jezzer (2021-06-15). "Kevin Hart & Melody Hurd Interview: Fatherhood". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (2019-05-16). "Kevin Hart Movie Fatherhood Casts Melody Hurd as Young Lead". Collider. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Who plays 'Maddy' in Netflix's 'Fatherhood'? Name, age and more revealed". Capital XTRA. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Melody Hurd Siblings: Meet Rhythm, Lyric And Tempo". 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
External links
edit- Melody Hurd at IMDb