Madelyn Deutch
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| Born | March 23, 1991[1] |
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| Parent(s) | Lea Thompson Howard Deutch |
| Relatives | Zoey Deutch (sister) |
Madelyn Deutch (born March 23, 1991[1]) is an American writer, director, actress and musician. She is known for writing, starring in, and composing the musical score for her feature film The Year Of Spectacular Men.
Early life
Deutch was born in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County, California.[1] She is the elder daughter of actress Lea Thompson and director Howard Deutch and sister of actress Zoey Deutch.[2] Her mother, from Minnesota, is of Irish ancestry while her father, from New York, is of Jewish ancestry.[3]
Career
She is known for her recurring role in mini TV series Texas Rising. She was seen as Dakota in season-1 of Robert Kirkman's Outcast and she will be seen in season 2.[4] She was seen on big screen alongside her mother and sister in Mayor Cupcake.
She was also seen as Alex in 2014 American drama film 50 to 1, based on the true story of Mine That Bird, an undersized thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2009 Kentucky Derby.[5] In 2017, she played lead alongside her sister Zoey Deutch in her mother's directorial debut The Year Of Spectacular Men.[6] She portrays a young woman fresh out of college who kindles and torches relationships with several men, including characters played by Jesse Bradford and Nicholas Braun.[7] She also wrote the script of The Year Of Spectacular Men.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Texas Rising | Curls | 3 episodes |
| 2016-2017 | Outcast | Dakota | 8 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Mayor Cupcake | Anita Maroni | |
| 2012 | Christmas Twister | Chloe | |
| 2014 | Like a Country Song | Zoey | |
| 2014 | 50 to 1 | Alex | |
| 2014 | The Dog Who Saved Easter | Minnie | |
| 2017 | Painted Horses | Ms. Hoog | |
| 2018 | Windsor | Maisie | |
| 2018 | The Year of Spectacular Men | Izzy Klein | Also writer and composer |
| 2018 | Bad Company | Roxy |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Mystery Case Files: Shadow Lake | Ghost Patrol Tech Kelli | [9] |
Music career
She is a member of the LA based band, BLEITCH with Piers Baron.[10] She has herself composed and performed songs with Bleitch for her movie 'The Year Of Spectacular Men'.[11]
Singles (with BLEITCH)
- 2014 - This is Our Youth (Part of background soundtrack of Episode 75 Lost Cause of True Blood (season 7))[12]
- 2015 - Paint by Numbers
- 2015 - Crime
- 2015 - Speaking of Moments
References
- ^ a b c d "MADELYN DEUTCH". ISSUE Magazine. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
BIRTH DATE: 3/23/91 BIRTH PLACE: The San Fernando Vall
- ^ "Lorraine, Is That You? Lea Thompson's Daughter Zoey Deutch Looks Just Like Mom During Her Back to the Future Days". People. October 22, 2015.
- ^ "Lea Thompson Gets In Holiday Spirit On Usa". tribunedigital-sunsentinel. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ "Robert Kirkman's 'Outcast' Adds M.C. Gainey, Madelyn Deutch & Hoon Lee". Deadline. August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Kentucky Derby Longshot Film '50 To 1' Set For Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ Pulia, Shalyne (May 15, 2017). "Meet Maddie Deutch, the Latest Deutch to Step into the Spotlight". InStyle. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ "Lea Thompson Directing Daughters in 'Year of Spectacular Men'". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ "WATCH: Lea Thompson Opens Up About a Possible Back to the Future Remake". People. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ "The star of 'Switched at Birth' talks about going virtual in Big Fish Games new 'Mystery Case Files: Shadow Lake' video game". hollywoodreporter.com. October 12, 2012.
- ^ "BLEITCH". YouTube.
- ^ "Emotional Improv: Lea Thompson on "The Year Of Spectacular Men"". rogerebert.com. June 13, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
- ^ "True Blood: S-7, EP 75 Lost Cause music". hbo.com.