Lexi Underwood

Lexi Underwood was born on August 28, 2003, in Cheverly, Maryland, USA. Her career in entertainment began at an early age, making her professional theatrical debut in November 2013, at ten years old, in Ford’s Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” as Want/Urchin Girl. In 2014, she performed in “Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol” for the Actors Fund of America’s benefit concert. Her early theatrical success continued with a role as Young Nala in Disney Theatrical Productions’ “The Lion King,” performing with the North-American Touring Company from January to August 2015, and subsequently covering the role on Broadway. Underwood transitioned to television with her debut on the CBS series “Person of Interest” in October 2014, playing Queen Bee. She further appeared in various television shows including “Code Black” (2016) as Emily Campbell, “Henry Danger” (2017) as Narlee, “Walk the Prank” (2017-2018) as Nice Nancy, and “Raven’s Home” (2017) as Shannon Reynolds. Her early work also included voice acting, such as Paige in “The David S. Pumpkins’ Animated Halloween Special” (2017), and a significant role as Athena in the Amazon Video pilot “Will Vs The Future” (2017), a time-traveling warrior rebel. This period established her as a versatile performer across different mediums, showcasing her capabilities in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Underwood’s career gained significant momentum with her main role as Pearl Warren in “Little Fires Everywhere” (2020), where she starred opposite Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington. Her performance in this Hulu miniseries was critically well-received, with The New York Times calling it “excellent” and highlighting her scenes with her on-screen mother as the show’s highlights. Following this, she took on the role of Keely Mendoza-Smith, Emily Prentiss’s stepdaughter, in “Criminal Minds” (2020). Her film credits include “If Not Now, When?” (2019) as Jillian and “Sneakerella” (2022) as Kira King. In 2022, she portrayed Malia Obama in “The First Lady,” appearing in five episodes. Most recently, she held a main role as Isabella LaRue in “Cruel Summer” (2023), receiving further recognition for her work in television dramas. Lexi Underwood’s trajectory demonstrates a consistent build-up of diverse acting experiences, from Broadway to prominent television series, establishing her as a notable presence in the entertainment industry.