Beverley Mitchell

Beverley Ann Mitchell (born January 22, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She began her career with multiple guest roles on television programs, as well as portraying a young Nancy Sinatra in the CBS biographical miniseries Sinatra. Mitchell received mainstream recognition for her main role as Lucy Camden-Kinkirk on the WB and CW drama television series 7th Heaven (1996–2007).

Following her breakout role on 7th Heaven, Mitchell had a supporting role in the superhero film The Crow: City of Angels (1996). In the 2000s, she starred in the Disney Channel television film Right on Track (2003) and the horror film Saw II (2005), and had a supporting role in the sex comedy film Extreme Movie (2008). In the 2010s, Mitchell starred in the comedy film Snowmen (2010) and portrayed a fictionalized version of herself on the Pop series Hollywood Darlings (2017–2018). She also had a recurring role as Kaitlin O'Malley on the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2011–2013).

Outside of acting, Mitchell released a self-titled country album in 2007, which peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

Early life and education Mitchell was born Beverley Ann Mitchell on January 22, 1981, in Arcadia, California to Sharon (née Weisz) and David Mitchell. In 1999, Mitchell graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School and then began studying film production at Loyola Marymount University.

Career

Mitchell's first major film role was at age 15 in The Crow: City of Angels, playing teenaged drug addict Grace. During the filming of the 1996 movie, she unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of Mary Camden in the new family drama, 7th Heaven. She then read for the part of sister Lucy and was cast.

In 2000, Mitchell had a small part in The Amanda Show as a customer in Moody's Point. In 2003, she played Erica Enders in the Disney Channel original movie Right on Track, based on the early career of the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock champion and her sister Courtney Enders, who was played by Brie Larson. During a hiatus from filming 7th Heaven in 2005, Mitchell played Laura Hunter in the horror sequel Saw II. In 2006, she recorded her debut, self-titled country album. She co-wrote eight of the songs featured on the album, including "Angel", which is about her friend who was killed in a car accident when the two were teenagers. Mitchell starred in the 2007 TV movie I Know What I Saw, which aired on the Lifetime network.

In 2010, Mitchell took on the role of school counselor Katelyn O'Malley on the third season of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. In March 2016, she was cast in the Pop Hollywood Darlings with fellow 1990s' child stars Jodie Sweetin and Christine Lakin. The series premiered April 12, 2017.

In April 2024, it was announced that Mitchell would co-host along with her former co-stars, Mackenzie Rosman and David Gallagher, a 7th Heaven rewatch podcast, Catching up with the Camdens.

Personal life Mitchell married her long-time boyfriend Michael Cameron on October 1, 2008, in Ravello, Italy on the Amalfi Coast. Former 7th Heaven castmates Jessica Biel and Mackenzie Rosman served as bridesmaids. They have a son and two daughters.

Filmography Television

Film

Discography Title Album details Peak chartpositions US Country US Heat Beverley Mitchell Release date: January 23, 2007 Label: Daywind Records 30 8

Awards and nominations

Young Artist Awards 1997: Best Performance in a Drama Series – Young Actress (7th Heaven) – Won 1998: Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Leading Young Actress (7th Heaven) – Won 1999: Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Ensemble (7th Heaven) – Nominated (with Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Jessica Biel and Mackenzie Rosman) 2000: Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Leading Young Actress (7th Heaven) – Won

Teen Choice Awards 2005: Choice TV Actress: Drama (7th Heaven) – Nominated

YoungStar Awards 1998: Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama TV Series (7th Heaven) – Nominated 2000: Best Young Ensemble Cast – Television (7th Heaven) – Nominated (with David Gallagher, Jessica Biel and Mackenzie Rosman)