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United States Madison McLaughlin is an American actress, director, and producer known for her impactful roles in television series and her work in disability advocacy.
Madison McLaughlin serves as the Vice President of the MacPac Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, funds, and support for research and families impacted by Hypomyelination with Brainstem and Spinal Cord Involvement and Leg Spasticity (HBSL), a rare genetic leukodystrophy. This role involves active leadership and advocacy, leveraging her platform to contribute to a cause close to her personal experience.
Madison McLaughlin served as a director for films entered into the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. In 2022, she made her directorial debut with "Reaching Athena," and in 2023, she directed "Leap of Love," which won the Best Awareness Campaign award. This highlights her engagement in projects promoting disability awareness and inclusive storytelling within the film industry.
Madison McLaughlin offers personalized video messages through Cameo, allowing fans to receive custom content from her for various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or special greetings. This partnership provides a direct engagement opportunity with her audience.
Madison McLaughlin appeared in a TV commercial for Betty Crocker, showcasing her acting skills in nationally aired advertisements. This partnership is noted among her "Other works" on IMDb.
Madison Blaine McLaughlin was born on November 5, 1995, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She developed an interest in acting at an early age, first appearing in a local commercial at two years old. Throughout her elementary school years, she participated in acting classes and school plays, and also created, wrote, directed, and starred in her own home movies. By the age of eleven, McLaughlin moved to Los Angeles with her family to pursue a professional acting career. Her early stage work included roles in theatrical productions such as “Sound of Music” and “Arc,” where she portrayed Joan of Arc.
McLaughlin’s television career began in 2007, marking her initial professional appearances in the industry. She gained recognition for her portrayal of tough and witty characters, which led to significant roles in several notable series. She appeared as Annie Lisbon on CBS’s “The Mentalist” and as Krissy Chambers on The CW’s “Supernatural.” She further expanded her television credits with roles in “Mad Men,” “Teen Wolf,” “Modern Family,” “NCIS,” “Girl Meets World,” and “Major Crimes.” A pivotal role came in 2016 when she joined The CW’s “Arrow” as Evelyn Sharp, who also adopted the identity of the DC Comics vigilante Artemis, appearing in 11 episodes across 2016 and 2017. Her career also includes Michelle Sovana in “Chicago P.D.” for 9 episodes in 2015.
Beyond her acting work, McLaughlin has ventured into directing and producing short films. She made her directorial debut in 2022 with “Reaching Athena” for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, followed by “Leap of Love” in 2023 for the same challenge, which earned the Best Awareness Campaign award. She is also actively involved in philanthropy, serving as the vice president of the MacPac Foundation. This non-profit organization focuses on raising awareness, funding research, and providing support for families affected by Hypomyelination with Brainstem and Spinal Cord Involvement and Leg Spasticity (HBSL), a rare genetic leukodystrophy from which she is also affected.
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