Joey Lynn King also known as Joey King is an American television and film actress. She is known for playing the lead role of Elle Evans in the Netflix film series The Kissing Booth. She rose to fame by playing Ramona Quimby in the comedy film Ramona and Beezus (2010). Joey has been worked on more than 50 films and television series in a short time span. In 2011, she won Young Artist Awards for her performance in Ramona and Beezus.
Joey King was born July 30, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. She is 23 years old as of 2022. She is an American Film Actress. She is also Act om Television & Voice Artist who is known in the Hollywood industry for their work. Became known for its starring role as Ramona in Ramona and Beezus ‘ 2010 film adaptation.
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Who is Joey Lynn King?
Joey King is an American actor who is best known for her performance as a child actor in the comedy film ‘Ramona and Beezus.’ Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Joey has been active in Hollywood ever since she was 4 years old. Although her parents had no connection with the industry, her grandmother performed in live theatre occasionally.
Her grandmother’s influence had Joey venturing into the acting world at a tender age. Joey appeared in a commercial for ‘Life Cereal’ at the age of 4. Soon, she started auditioning for film and TV roles. In 2006, she made her TV debut with the ‘Disney’ series ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.’
The following year, she appeared on the big screen for the first time, with the film ‘Reign over Me.’ She then starred in the 2010 comedy film ‘Ramona and Beezus,’ where she played the titular role of ‘Ramona Quimby.’ In the following years, she appeared in many more films and TV series and established herself as an accomplished teenage actor.
Individual Life
She was born and raised in a well-settled family from Los Angeles, California, the United States. She is known to hold an American nationality and she is “part Jewish and part Christian, but […] mostly Jewish.”. Her father’s name is Terry King, and her mother’s name is Jamie King. Her father Terry has been an arm-wrestling champion and was a consultant in this capacity for Sylvester Stallone. Joey has two siblings named Hunter King and Kelli King. She did her schooling at Phoenix Ranch School in Simi Valley.
| Full Name | Joey Lynn King |
| Nickname | Joey |
| Profession | Actress and singer |
| Date of Birth | July 30, 1999 |
| Age | 23 years old as of 2022 |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Home Town | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Religion | part Jewish and part Christian |
| Current Address | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Debut TV | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody |
| Debut Movie | Reign Over Me (2007) |
Physical Appearance
Joey King is a beautiful-looking hot and gorgeous actress in the industry. She is known for her attractive and charming personality. She has a cute smile, adorable looks, and a slim body.
She owns a slim figure, Joey Lynn King height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) and 54 kg (118 lbs ) weight. Joey King measurements 32-25-35 Inches, she has Blue eyes and lights of Dark Brown hair. Now she is 22 years old as of 2021. She had stunning large eyes that seemed really attractive and long silky locks.
| Height | In centimeters- 163 cm In meters- 1.63 m In Feet Inches-5’4” |
| Weight | In Kilograms- 54 kg In Pounds- 118 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | 32-25-35 |
| Bodytype | Hourglass |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Dress Size | 8 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Face Properties
| Face Shape | Oval |
| Eye Colour | Brown Eyes |
| Nose Type | Perfect |
| Hair Length | Medium Length |
| Dimple Status | Yet To Update |
Attitude
| Nature | Extroversion |
| Character | Innocent |
| Positive | Kindness |
| Negative | Sentimental |
Education
| School | Phoenix Ranch School in Simi Valley |
| College | Southwestern University, Texas, United States |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Family and More
She was born to Terry King and Jamie King. She stays with her parents in Los Angeles. Her father, Terry King was an arm-wrestling champion. The great American actor, Sylvester Stallone consulted Terry King for wrestling training and tips.
She has two elder sisters, Kelli and Hunter King who are also actresses.
| Father | Terry King [Arm-Wrestling Champion] |
| Mother | Jamie King |
| Sister | Hunter King and Kelli King [Older] |
Joey has inherited her acting skills from her grandmother who used to perform in live theatre. She was named after her grandfather, Joseph. When not working, she assists her grandmother in her charity work and also has been an inspiration for young people.
She has penned the song ‘Ramona Blue’ with her sister Kelli. Joey King has recorded the song. Her great-aunt Frances is very proud of Joey and her sisters.
Affairs, Relationships, Boyfriend, Husband
Joey King’s marital status is unmarried. Currently, she is not dating anyone and holding a single status. But in the past, she was rumoured to be dating Steven Piet and Taylor Zakhar Perez.
Joey King was in a relationship. She was dating Dylan Sprayberry in 2016 and Jacob Elordi in 2017. Jacob is an actor and she has been her fan since she was 11 years old.
And when she became 18, she dated her dream man. Both are seen together in public events. They met on the sets of their movie The Kissing Booth.
However, this affair ended in late July 2020.
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriends | Jacob Elordi (Actor) 2017-2020 Dylan Sprayberry 2016-2017 Steven Piet Present |
Joey King dating life
The teenage starlet has managed to keep her private life out of the public eye. Among all the people she has dated, only the fellow actor Jacob Elordi was known. The duo fell in love while playing an onscreen couple, Ellen Evans and Noah Flynn, in the first The Kissing Booth movie (2018). They quietly split up the same year. In an interview with the Howard Stan Show, the Ramona and Beezus star said that Jacob taught her many things. Jacob is currently rumored to be dating the Euphoria star, Zendaya.
Who is Joey King’s best friend?
Joey King and Sabrina Carpenter have been friends for over 10 years and fans have just found out! Joey King and Sabrina Carpenter are BFFs and people are only just realizing that the two stars go way back.
Career/ Journey
Joey King is an actress and singer by her profession. Her first job was at 4 years of age when she landed her first commercial for Life Cereal, AT&T, Kay Jewelers, and Eggo. Soon she had a pile of commercials to act in and has done more than 100 commercials in the next 2 years. At the age of 6, she bagged her first movie ‘Grace’.
In 2006, Joey King made her acting debut with a small two-episode role in the popular ‘Disney’ sitcom ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.’ She appeared in the two episodes of the series portraying the character of Emily Mason. It was one of the most popular ‘Disney’ shows back then and turned out to be a great platform for her to showcase her talent, although she was just 7 years old then.
In 2007, she appeared in a small uncredited role in the film ‘Reign Over Me’ and followed it up in 2008 with a voice role in the animation film ‘Horton Hears a Who!’ The horror film ‘Quarantine’ was her next project in 2008. She was slowly gaining prominence, owing to her small but effective on-screen appearances.
In 2009, she voiced Beaver girl, for the animated feature Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. During her early years, she played small roles in many series such as ‘Entourage,’ ‘Jericho,’ and ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’ while she awaited a breakthrough role.
In 2010, she earned the very first lead role of her career when she appeared in the comedy-drama film ‘Ramona and Beezus.’ The film featured her in the titular role of ‘Ramona Quimby,’ the younger sister of ‘Beezus Quimby,’ played by Selena Gomez.
The film was adapted from a novel by Beverly Cleary and turned out to be a critical and commercial success. It made Joey a prominent child actor. Apart from starring in the film, Joey also contributed to the original soundtrack of the film and sang a song called ‘Ramona Blue.’
In the year 2010, she released the song Ramona Blue. She also appeared in Taylor Swift‘s music Mean. Joey King has won the Young Artist award in 2011.
In 2011, Joey appeared in the romantic-comedy series ‘Bent,’ which featured her in the leading role of ‘Charlie.’ The series did not last long but was critically acclaimed.
After the initial breakthrough, Joey appeared in a number of big-budget productions such as ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ and ‘Battle: Los Angeles.’ In 2012, she appeared in a small role in the film ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’ The film was the final instalment in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight Trilogy’ and was a huge box-office and critical success. Joey played a young ‘Talia Al Ghul’ in the film. She had to shave her head for the role, which had her earning praises from people in the industry.
In 2013, she appeared in the fantasy–adventure film ‘Oz the Great and Powerful.’ The film was directed by Sam Raimi and starred Mila Kunis and James Franco in leading roles. The movie featured Joey as ‘China Girl,’ which was mostly a voice role. The film received a positive response from critics and was a box-office success.
The same year, Joey appeared in two major roles. Her first big role of the year was that of ‘Christine Perron’ in the horror film ‘The Conjuring,’ while her second major role that year was that of ‘Emily Cale,’ the daughter of the lead character, played by Channing Tatum.
In 2014, she appeared in the comedy-drama film ‘Wish I Was Here,’ which premiered at the ‘Sundance Film Festival.’ The film was met with critical acclaim at the festival. Despite that, the film received a lukewarm response upon its release and managed to earn mixed reviews. The same year, she lent her voice to ‘Jessie,’ one of the leading characters of the animated series ‘The Boxcar Children.’
In 2014, she appeared as one of the key characters in the film ‘The Sound and the Fury,’ directed by and starring James Franco. The film was an adaptation of the novel of the same name by William Faulkner, and Joey’s performance as ‘Miss Quentin’ received massive critical acclaim. However, the film was a major box-office and critical disaster.
Over the next few years, Joey starred in films such as ‘Stonewall,’ ‘Borealis,’ ‘Independence Day: Resurgence,’ ‘Going in Style,’ ‘Wish Upon,’ and ‘Smartass.’ She has also appeared in many small roles in TV series such as ‘R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour and ‘New Girl.’
In 2014, she bagged the recurring role of ‘Greta Grimly’ in the popular crime-drama series ‘Fargo.’ She played a regular role in the first season, but her role was shortened in the seasons that followed.
In 2016, she appeared as the leading lady, ‘Maddisyn Crawford,’ in the series ‘Tween Fest.’ The series turned out to be a major success and was nominated for an ‘Emmy Award.’
In the same year, Joey portrayed the character, Crawford, as the main role in the series Tween Fest. She has also made her appearance in the series The Flash.
In 2018, she appeared in the film ‘The Kissing Booth.’ The film was released on ‘Netflix’ and was regarded by Ted Sarandos, the CCO of ‘Netflix,’ as “one of the most-watched movies in the country, and maybe in the world.” The remarkable success of the film on the international streaming website contributed greatly to her international fame.
Joey made her guest appearance in the series Ghost Whisperer. Joey’s other television series appearance includes Entourage, Avenging Angel, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Medium.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Katie |
| 2008 | Quarantine | Briana |
| 2009 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Beaver girl |
| 2010 | Ramona and Beezus | Ramona Quimby |
| 2011 | Battle: Los Angeles | Kirsten |
| 2011 | Crazy, Stupid, Love | Molly Weaver |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | Young Talia al Ghul |
| 2013 | The Conjuring | Christine Perron |
| 2013 | Family Weekend | Lucinda Smith-Dungy |
| 2013 | Oz the Great and Powerful | China Girl / Girl in a wheelchair |
| 2013 | White House Down | Emily Cale |
| 2014 | The Boxcar Children | Jessie |
| 2014 | The Sound and the Fury | Miss Quentin |
| 2014 | Wish I Was Here | Grace Bloom |
| 2015 | Borealis | Aurora |
| 2015 | Stonewall | Phoebe Winters |
| 2016 | Independence Day: Resurgence | Sam Blackwell |
| 2017 | Going in Style | Brooklyn |
| 2017 | Smartass | Freddie |
| 2017 | Wish Upon | Clare Shannon |
| 2018 | The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island | Jessie |
| 2018 | The Kissing Booth | Elle Evans |
| 2018 | The Lie | Kayla |
| 2018 | Radium Girls | Bessie |
| 2018 | Slender Man | Wren |
| 2018 | Summer ’03 | Jamie |
| 2019 | Zeroville | Zazi |
| 2020 | The Kissing Booth 2 | Elle Evans |
| 2021 | The Kissing Booth 3 | Elle Evans |
| 2022 | Bullet Train | Prince |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Malcolm in the Middle | Girl at party | Episode: “Mono” |
| 2006 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Emily Mason | 2 episodes |
| 2006–2007 | Jericho | Sally | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Avenging Angel | Amelia | Television movie |
| 2007 | Backyards & Bullets | Junie Garrison | Television movie |
| 2007 | Entourage | Chuck Liddell’s daughter | Episode: “Gotcha!” |
| 2007–2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Little girl / Nora Rowe | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Medium | Kelly Mackenzie (Age 8) | Episode “Drowned World” |
| 2008 | Untitled Liz Meriwether Project | Lucy | Unsold television pilot |
| 2009 | Anatomy of Hope | Lucy Morgan | Television movie |
| 2010 | Elevator Girl | Paige | Television movie |
| 2010 | Ghost Whisperer | Cassidy | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Bent | Charlie Meyers | Main role |
| 2011 | Survivor: South Pacific | Herself | Episode: Reunion |
| 2012 | New Girl | Brianna | Episode: “Bully” |
| 2013–2014 | The Haunting Hour: The Series | Carla / Missy Jordan | Episodes: “Seance”, “Goodwill Toward Men” |
| 2014–2015 | Fargo | Greta Grimly | Recurring role in season 1, special guest in season 2; 9 episodes |
| 2014 | American Dad! | (voice) | Episode: “Familyland” |
| 2014 | Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs | Elissa Wall | Television movie |
| 2016 | The Flash | Frankie Kane / Magenta | Episode: “Magenta” |
| 2016 | Robot Chicken | Polly Pocket / Draculaura (voice) | Episode: “Yogurt in a Bag” |
| 2016 | Tween Fest | Maddisyn Crawford | Main role |
| 2019 | The Act | Gypsy Blanchard | Main role |
| 2019 | Life in Pieces | Morgan | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | The Simpsons | Addy (voice) | Episode: “The Hateful Eight-Year-Olds” |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride | Grandson | Episode: “Ultimate Suffering” |
| 2020 | Group Chat with Annie & Jayden | Herself | Episode: “Would You Rather Kiss” |
| 2020 | A Creepshow Animated Special | Blake | |
| 2021 | Nailed It | Herself | Episode: “Travel Dos and Donuts” |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2018 | Madden NFL 19: Longshot | Loretta Cruise |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
| 2010 | “Ramona Blue” | Joey King featuring Kelli King |
| 2011 | “Mean” | Taylor Swift |
| 2018 | “Sue Me” | Sabrina Carpenter |
| 2019 | “Tongue Tied” | Marshmello, Yungblud and Blackbear |
Awards & Nomination
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 2009 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Nominated |
| 2009 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actress | Horton Hears a Who! | Nominated |
| 2010 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Anatomy of Hope | Nominated |
| 2010 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor/Actress | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Nominated |
| 2011 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress Ten and Under | Ramona and Beezus | Won |
| 2011 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress Age Ten or Under | Ghost Whisperer | Nominated |
| 2013 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress | The Dark Knight Rises | Nominated |
| 2019 | Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | The Kissing Booth | Won |
| 2019 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | The Act | Nominated |
| 2020 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie | The Act | Nominated |
| 2020 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Limited Series or Television Film | The Act | Nominated |
| 2020 | People’s Choice Awards | The Comedy Movie Star of 2020 | The Kissing Booth 2 | Won |
| 2020 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | The Act | Nominated |
| 2020 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | The Act | Nominated |
Favourite Things
| Favourite Actor | Chuck Liddel And Zac Efron |
| Favourite Actress | Jessica Chastain |
| Favourite Food | Avocado And Tacos |
| Favourite Destination | China, Dubai And Paris |
| Favourite TV Show | Grey’s Anatomy And Pretty Little Liers |
| Favourite Color | Green And Purple |
| Favourite Superhero | Spiderman |
| Favourite Accessory | Shoes |
| Favourite Film | Finding Nemo (2003) and Ice Age Series |
| Favourite Sports | UFC Fights |
| Hobbies | Reading Books, Parties,Acting, Singing, Charity Work and Travelling |
Net Worth
| Net Worth | US$ 8 Millions |
| Salary | US$ 25K-35K Per Episode |
Rumors and Controversy/Scandal
Rumours are that Joey and her love interest, Jacob Elordi has called it quits. Jacob did not turn up in the Kid’s Choice Award show. Also, while giving the speech after receiving an award, Joey thanked her for The Kissing Booth co-star in a very formal way. However, speculations are that they might have separated but they have not confirmed anything yet.
Hence she diligently learned skating at a skate park called SkateLab in Sim Valley, California. She was the only female skateboarder at the skate park. Though the situation was intimidating, she only derived courage from it and mastered the skate moves well.
Joey maintains good relations with her co-stars and directors and has not entered to date into any controversies. She does not smoke and has no tattoos etched on her body. She has had no rumours about her relationships or boyfriends.
Contact Details
| Email ID | [email protected] |
Social Media Presense
| @joeyking | |
| @JoeyKing | |
| @joeyking | |
| Wikipedia | @Joey_King |
Less Known Facts About Aayushi Verma
- Joey King was born and brought up in Los Angeles, United States.
- She was named after her grandfather Joseph.
- She appeared in a video game title Madden NFL 19: Longshot in 2018.
- Joey has a pet called Jay Jay.
- She knows knitting.
- Joey is allergic to popcorn.
- She even made it to the cover page of a famous magazine called Vogue.
- In 2009, she got nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series (Guest) for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role for Horton Hears a Who! at Young Artist Awards.
- Joey got featured in many music video songs like Ramona Blue (2010), Mean (2011), Sue Me (2018), and Tongue Tied (2019).
- In 2010, she got nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)- Supporting Young Actress for Anatomy of Hope and Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role- Young Actor/Actress for Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at Young Artist Awards.
- She won the Best Performance in a Feature Film- Leading Young Actress Ten and Under for Ramona and Beezus at Young Artist Awards in 2011.
- She starred in the Netflix original film as a prominent role of Elle Evans in The Kissing Booth in 2018 and its sequels.
- In 2019, she won the Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite Movie Actress for The Kissing Booth.
- In 2020, she received the People’s Choice Awards for The Comedy Movie Star of 2020 for The Kissing Booth 2.
- She is fond of dogs.
FAQ
Who is Joey King?
Joey King Is An American Actor Who Is Best Known For Her Performance As A Child Actor In The Comedy Film ‘Ramona And Beezus.’ Check Out This Biography To Know More About Her Childhood, Family, Personal Life, Career, Etc.
How old Joey King is?
Joey King was born July 30, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. She is 22 years old as of 2021
Where is Joey King Now?
The actress lives in the Willshire apartment of Los Angeles, California, which costs around $550k USD.
