Molly Burnett
Molly Burnett | |
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| Born | Molly Kathleen Burnett April 23, 1988 |
| Education | Littleton High School, Wagner College |
| Occupation | Actress/Singer/Producer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Parents |
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| Family | Will Burnett (brother) |
Molly Kathleen Burnett (born April 23, 1988)[1][2] is an American actress and singer.
Early Life
Molly Burnett is the first born of Katie and David Burnett, and was raised in the Denver Suburb of Littleton, Colorado along with her younger brother Will.
Known to have a dramatic flair about her from a young age, her theatrical career began to flourish as a teen while attending Littleton High School. A budding thespian, she took on numerous roles at both LHS and theater companies in the greater Denver area. Just a few of her credits include Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Noises Off," and the title role in "Annie."[3]
After graduating with honors from Littleton High School, Miss Burnett headed east to New York City. She enrolled at Wagner College, a private liberal arts school on Staten Island.[1] It was here that she later made the decision to put her academic career on hold to pursue her professional acting aspirations in Los Angeles.
Career
Within just a few months of moving to Los Angeles, Burnett landed the plum role of heroine Melanie Jonas on the daytime serial "Days of Our Lives" [1] In 2012, Burnett left the rigorous daily grind of daytime to pursue other roles, quickly landing guest spots on such primetime series as "CSI: NY"[4] and "Major Crimes".[5] She also landed her first movie role, portraying Ashley Bloom in the MTV Original Film "Ladies Man: A Made Movie"[6] as well as the role of Justine Gable in the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" film "This Magic Moment"[7]
In late 2015, Miss Burnett appeared in the multi-episode role of Nina Moore on "CSI: Cyber"
Never forgetting her beginnings in daytime, Burnett returned to "Days of Our Lives", reprising the role she originated for a six-month stint in late 2014 [8]
Adding several indie-film roles to her resume the past few years, Miss Burnett's credits include the roles of Lex in the Sci-Fi Thriller "Ctrl+Alt+Del" [9] Lisa in "The Wedding Party"[10] and of Southern Belle Kate Stenson in "Shattered" due to premiere in 2017[11]
Burnett returned to daytime again in 2016, temporarily taking on the role of Maxie Jones on the daytime serial "General Hospital" for several weeks in mid-2016[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | ` |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Life | Josie | Episode: "Serious Control Issues" (#1.9) |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Madison | Episode: "Boys Meet Girls" (#1.11) |
| 2011-12 | Venice: The Series | Sarah | Episodes: (#3.1-12) |
| 2012 | CSI: NY | Molly Byrne | Episode: "Slainte" (#8.16) |
| 2012 | Cameras | Molly | Episdoes: (#1.1-7) |
| 2013 | This Is Normal | Katie | Short Film, Released April 9, 2013 |
| 2013 | Ladies Man: A Made Movie | Ashley Bloom | Film, Released April 9, 2013 |
| 2013 | Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous | Deb | Episode: "Zach Stone Is Gonna Be The Zacthelor" (#1.7) |
| 2013 | This Magic Moment | Justine Gable | "Hallmark Hall of Fame" Film, Released August 17, 2013 |
| 2013 | Major Crimes | Kim Riley | Episode: "Jailbait" (#2.13) |
| 2013 | Quentin and Lisa At The Grocery Store | Lisa | Short Film, Released August 18, 2014 |
| 2013 | Addicts Anonymous | Haley Meyers | Episodes (#1.1-6) |
| 2009-14 | True Blood | Amanda Jane | Episodes: "Keep This Party Going" (#2.2), "May Be the Last Time" (#7.7; voice, uncredited) |
| 2014 | Parking | Sarah | |
| 2013–15 | Jessie | Darla Shannon | Episodes: "GI Jessie" (#2.26), "A Close Shave" (#4.2) |
| 2015 | Longmire | Sarah | Episode: "Four Arrows" (#4.4) |
| 2015 | Hiker | Brooke Ferrio | Film, Released October 30, 2015 |
| 2008-16 | Days of Our Lives | Melanie Layton Kiriakis Jonas | 2008–2012, 2014–15, 2016 |
| 2015-16 | CSI: Cyber | Nina Moore | Episodes: "Why-Fi" (#2.1), "Shades of Grey" (#2.10),
"5 Deadly Sins" (#2.16), "Legacy" (#2.18) |
| 2016 | Ctrl Alt Delete | Lex | Film, Released April 8, 2016 |
| 2016 | Relationship Status | Laura | Episodes: "The Good Guy" (#1.1), "The Match" (#1.5), "The Ring Bearer (#1.7) |
| 2016 | General Hospital | Maxie Jones | Temporary Replacement, July-August 2016starting July 2016.[12][13] |
| 2016 | The Wedding Party | Lisa | Film, Released September 10, 2016 |
| 2017 | Shattered | Kate Stinson | Film, To Be Released October 1, 2017 |
Awards
In 2010 and 2012, Burnett was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in the Outstanding Younger Actress in A Drama Series category.
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Role | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Younger Actress | Days of Our Lives | Melanie Jonas | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Younger Actress | Days of our Lives | Melanie Jonas | Nominated | [14] |
References
- ^ a b Rabinowitz, Naomi (October 21, 2008). "Focus on ... Molly Burnett". Soap Opera Digest. 33 (#43). United States: 68.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|agency=ignored (help) - ^ Husted, Bill. "Husted: Colorado girls dream big, dazzle stage and screen". The Denver Post. Denver: Digital First Media. Retrieved April 10, 2010.
- ^ "Husted: Colorado girls dream big, dazzle stage and screen – The Denver Post". Retrieved 2016-11-04.
- ^ Moore, Christine; Zakrzewski, Alex (2012-04-27), Sláinte, retrieved 2016-11-03
- ^ Robin, Michael M. (2013-12-02), Jailbait, retrieved 2016-11-03
- ^ Shiraki, Ryan (2013-04-09), Ladies' Man: A Made Movie, retrieved 2016-11-03
- ^ Sr, David S. Cass (2013-08-17), This Magic Moment, retrieved 2016-11-03
- ^ "Exclusive: Molly Burnett Dishes Her Return to Days of Our Lives". TVGuide.com. 2014-11-17. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
- ^ Cox, James B. (2016-02-01), Ctrl Alt Delete, retrieved 2016-11-03
- ^ Economou, Thane (2000-01-01), The Wedding Party, retrieved 2016-11-03
- ^ Kermani, Natasha (2017-10-01), Shattered, retrieved 2016-11-03
- ^ a b Giddens, Jamey (May 27, 2016). "It's Official: Molly Burnett Steps in For Kirsten Storms at General Hospital". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ Mason, Charlie (May 27, 2016). "General Hospital: Kirsten Storms' Maxie Recast Temporarily With Days Vet". TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Award - 2012 nominations". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. North Hollywood, Los Angeles. Retrieved May 10, 2012.