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| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 25 Years Old |
| Birth: | October 15, 1999 |
| Place of Birth: | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Role: | Maxine Russo |
| Occupation: | Actress Singer |
| Years Active: | 2006-present |
| SeasonsAppeared: | Season 4 |
| FirstAppearances: | Three Maxes and a Little Lady |
| LastAppearances: | Back to Max |
Bailee Madison is an American Actor and Singer. She is mainly known for playing Maxine Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place.
Biography[]
Madison was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the youngest of seven children. She began her career when she was two weeks old in an Office Depot commercial. Since then, she has appeared in several national commercials for major companies including Disney, SeaWorld, and Cadillac. She also serves as a national spokesperson for the childhood-cancer charity Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Bailee has stated that she is a Christian.
She made her major motion picture debut in the movie Lonely Hearts, in which she plays Rainelle, a girl thrown into the midst of a world of crime. Madison also has a significant role in the Disney movie Bridge to Terabithia, based on the children's book. She plays May Belle Aarons, the younger sister of the lead male character played by Josh Hutcherson. She also appears in independent film Look as Megan, a girl who is being watched and followed by a kidnapper. f Madison had a small role in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles during the season 1 finale "What He Beheld" as a girl who becomes part of a short-lived hostage situation. In the DVD extras it is said that they thought about changing the role slightly because of its violent nature, but she insisted that they not. Bailee can be seen in Nickelodeon's made-for-TV movie, The Last Day of Summer. She plays a girl who helps a friend during a difficult time. Another Nickelodeon production she had a role in was the television Christmas special Merry Christmas Drake and Josh. She played a girl who lived with a foster family. Madison is seen in a featured supporting role in the 2009 film, Brothers as Isabelle Cahill, the older daughter of Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and Grace Cahill (Natalie Portman). For her portrayal in the movie she was nominated for both a Saturn Award and a BFCA Critics' Choice Award. In 2010, Madison was in the movie Letters to God, where she portrays Samantha Perryfield, a girl whose best friend is fighting cancer.
She is seen in Conviction playing the younger version of Hilary Swank's character, Betty Anne Waters. She can be seen in the episode "Locum" from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Mackenzie Burton, a girl who was adopted and feels like she is only filling the place of her parents' older daughter who was abducted years ago. She appeared in two episodes of the children's horror series, R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.
In 2011, Madison had a recurring role in the series Wizards Of Waverly Place as Maxine, the girl form of Max Russo. She also appeared in Just Go with It, alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, as Maggie Murphy, a young girl who wants to become an actress. Madison can be seen in the drama film, An Invisible Sign as the younger version of Jessica Alba's character Mona Gray. She starred in her first leading role in the horror film, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, alongside Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce where she portrayed Sally Hurst, a lonely withdrawn child who is sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend. She also had a role as young Snow White in the TV series Once Upon A Time.
Filmography[]
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Lonely Hearts | Rainelle Drowning | |
| 2007 | Bridge to Terabithia | May Belle Aarons | |
| 2007 | Look | Megan | |
| 2007 | Saving Sarah Cain | Hannah Cottrell | |
| 2007 | The Last Day of Summer | Maxine | |
| 2008 | Phoebe in Wonderland | Olivia Lichten | |
| 2009 | Brothers | Isabelle Cahill | |
| 2010 | An Invisible Sign | Young Mona | |
| 2010 | Conviction | Young Betty
Anne Waters |
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| 2010 | Letters to God | Samantha Perryfield | |
| 2010 | Don't Be AFraid of the Dark | Sally Hurst | |
| 2011 | Just Go With It | Maggie Murphy (Kiki Dee) | |
| 2011 | 25 Hill | Kate | Cameo |
| 2012 | Parental Guidance | Harper Simmons | |
| 2012 | Monica | Monica | Voice Role; Short Film |
| 2012 | Cowgirls 'n Angels | Ida Clayton | |
| 2013 | The Magic Bracelet | Ashley | Short Film |
| 2013 | Watercolor Postcards | Cotton | |
| 2016 | Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket | Annabelle Hooper | Also Producer |
| 2017 | A Cowgirl's Story | Dusty Rhodes | Also Producer |
| 2018 | The Strangers: Prey at Night | Kinsey | |
| 2019 | Love & Debt | Melissa Warner | |
| 2021 | A Cinderella Story: Starstruck | Finley Tremaine | |
| 2022 | Play Dead | Chloe | |
| TBA | The Pool | Kate | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | CSI: NY | Rose Duncan | Episode: Boo |
| 2007 | House | Lucy | Episode: Act Your Age |
| 2007 | Unfabulous | Young Addie Singer | Episode: The Birthday
Episode: The Test |
| 2007 | Cory in the House | Maya | Episode: Mall of Confusion Episode: I Ain't Got Rhythm |
| 2007 | Judy's Got a Gun | Brenna Lemen | Television Movie |
| 2008 | Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh | Mary Alice Johnason | Television Movie |
| 2008 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Little Girl | Episode: What He Beheld |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Mackenzie Burton | Episode: Locum |
| 2010 | Hubworld | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2010-2012 | The Haunting Hour: The Series | Lilly Carbo
Jenny Becky |
4 episodes |
| 2011 | Wizards of Wavelry Place | Maxine Russo | 6 episodes |
| 2011 | Chase | Zoe | Episode: Father Figure |
| 2011 | Powers | Calista | Episode: Pilot |
| 2012 | A Taste of Romance | Hannah Callahan | Television Movie |
| 2012 | Smart Cookies | Daisy | Television Movie |
| 2012-2016 | Once Upon a Time | Young Snow White | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Half | Riley Young | Television Movie |
| 2013 | Pete's Christmas | Katie | Television Movie |
| 2013 | Holliston | Baillee | Episode: Rock the Cradle |
| 2013-2014 | Trophy Wife | Hillary Harrison | Main role; 21 episodes |
| 2014-2016 | The Fosters | Sophia Quinn | 11 episodes |
| 2014 | American Dad! | Unknown | Episode: Roger Passes the Bar |
| 2014 | Northpole | Clementine | Television Movie |
| 2015-2019 | Good Witch | Grace Russell | Main role; 57 episodes |
| 2015 | Northpole: Open for Christmas | Clementine | Television Movie |
| 2015 | Mulaney | Ruby | Episode: Ruby |
| 2016 | Holiday Joy | Joy Hockstatter | Television Movie |
| 2016 | The Night Before Halloween | Megan | Television Movie |
| 2016 | Date with Love | Heidi Watts | Television Movie |
| 2022-2024 | Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin | Imogen Adams | Lead role |
Awards and Nominations[]
| Awards and nominations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film Young Actress Age Ten or Younger | Bridge to Terabithia | Winner |
| 2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series Guest Starring Young Actress | House | Nominated |
| 2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Supporting Young Actress | The Last Day of Summer | Winner |
| 2008 | MovieGuide Awards | Most Inspirational Television Acting | Saving Sarah Cain | Winner |
| 2010 | BFCA Critics' Choice Award | Best Young Actress | Brothers | Nominated |
| 2010 | Saturn Award | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Brothers | Nominated |
| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film (Leading Young Actress Ten and Under) | An Invisible Sign | Nominated |
| 2011 | Youth Rock Awards | Rockin' Child Performer (TV/ Film) | Don't Be Afraid of the Dark | Nominated |
| 2012 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Actress | Don't Be Afraid of the Dark | Nominated |
| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress | Just Go With It | Nominated |
| 2013 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Parent Guidance | Nominated |
External Link[]
- Bailee Madison on Internet Movie Database
- Bailee Madison's official website (under construction)
- Bailee Madison's official fan site
Twitter- Bailee Madison at AllRovi
Instagram
Facebook- TikTok
