Mika Boorem
Mika Boorem | |
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 Boorem in 2010 | |
| Born | Mika Sue Boorem August 18, 1987 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Mika Sue Boorem (born August 18, 1987)[1] is an American actress. She is known for her roles in such films as Hearts in Atlantis (2001), Blue Crush (2002), Carolina (2003), Sleepover (2004) and Smile (2005).
Early life
Boorem was born in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of Holly Sue (née Thomas) and Benjamin Melvin Boorem.[1]
Career
Boorem began acting in local theater in Arizona, and subsequently moved to Los Angeles with her family, where she attended Lycée Français de Los Angeles. She has starred in the films Sleepover (2004) and Smile (2005). She had supporting roles in the films Jack Frost (1998), The Patriot (2000), Along Came a Spider (2001), Hearts in Atlantis (2001), Blue Crush (2002) and Carolina (2003); and recurring roles in the television series Dawson's Creek and Touched by an Angel. She also appeared in the Lifetime Movie drama, Augusta, Gone, The Initiation of Sarah and a guest starring role in the House episode "Insensitive". She also guest starred in an episode of Ghost Whisperer in 2008.
Boorem has been nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Sidekick (for her role on Dawson's Creek), and received four Young Artist Award nominations.[2]
In 2008, Boorem was featured in David Cook's music video "Light On".
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Whisper of the Heart | Kinuyo (voice) | 2006 Disney dub |
| 1997 | The Education of Little Tree | Little Girl | |
| 1998 | Jack Frost | Natalie | |
| Mighty Joe Young | Young Jill Young | ||
| 1999 | Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her | June | |
| 2000 | The Patriot | Margaret Martin | |
| 2001 | Along Came a Spider | Megan Rose | |
| Hearts in Atlantis | Carol Gerber | Second and final film with costar Anton Yelchin (d. 2016) | |
| Riding in Cars with Boys | Beverly Donofrio - Age 11 | Second film with costars Skye McCole Bartusiak and Logan Lerman | |
| 2002 | Blue Crush | Penny Chadwick | |
| 2003 | Carolina | Maine Mirabeau | |
| 2004 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights | Susie Miller | |
| Sleepover | Hannah | ||
| 2005 | Smile | Katie | |
| 2006 | The Initiation of Sarah | Sarah | |
| 2008 | Trucker | Young Woman | |
| 2009 | The 2 Bobs | Skull Muncher | |
| 2010 | The Ward | Alice | |
| 2011 | 1 Out of 7 | Krisi | |
| Good Day for It | Emily | Final film with co-star Skye McCole Bartusiak (d. 2014) | |
| 2012 | Dark Desire | Erin | |
| Awake | Caylie | Short film | |
| 2013 | Out To Lunch | Madison | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Burning Zone | Little Girl | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Touched by an Angel | Melissa Houghton | Episode: "A Joyful Noise" | |
| 1997 | The Drew Carey Show | Sarah | Episode: "Drew Gets Married" |
| A Walton Easter | Carla (uncredited)[citation needed] | Movie | |
| Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Young Zelda | Episode: "The Great Mistake" | |
| Ally McBeal | Ally, age 7 | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 1997–1998 | The Tom Show | Alissa Amross | 19 episodes |
| 1998 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Jennifer McGuire | Episode: "Second Chance" |
| Touched by an Angel | Cornelia 'Celine' | Episode: "Psalm 151" | |
| 1999 | Providence | Zoe | Episode: "Home Again" |
| A Memory in My Heart | Lily Stewart | Movie | |
| 2000 | Touched by an Angel | Celine | Episode: "Mother's Day" |
| 2002–2003 | Dawson's Creek | Harley Hetson | 6 episodes |
| 2003 | Touched by an Angel | Cornelia | Episode: "At the End of the Aisle" |
| 2006 | Augusta, Gone | Augusta | Movie |
| The Initiation of Sarah | Sarah Goodwin | Movie | |
| 2007 | House | Hannah Morganthal | Episode: "Insensitive" |
| Jesse Stone: Sea Change | Cathleen Holton | Movie | |
| 2008 | Ghost Whisperer | Olivia Keller | Episode: "Bloodline" |
References
- ^ a b Register Report for John BOOREM. thomasgenweb.com
- ^ {{cite web| url= http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0095561/awards |title= Mika Boorem – Awards| website= IMDB.com| publisher= Internet Movie Datasba
External links
- Mika Boorem at IMDb
- Mika Boorem at AllMovie
