Cozi Zuehlsdorff

Cozi Noelle Zuehlsdorff (born August 3, 1998) is an American actress, producer, singer, songwriter and writer, best known for her role as Hazel Haskett in the movie Dolphin Tale and the sequel, Dolphin Tale 2 (2014). She appeared in Mighty Med as Jordan, in Liv and Maddie as Ocean, and the 2018 musical remake of Freaky Friday as Ellie. In November 2014, she released her debut EP, Originals. Cozi collaborated with Monstercat house artist Hellberg with his single "The Girl", on which Zuehlsdorff contributed vocals to, which was featured on his EP, This Is Me and on Monstercat 021 – Perspective.

Early life Zuehlsdorff was born Cozi Noelle Zuehlsdorff on August 3, 1998 in Mission Viejo, California to Allison (née Beech) and Scott Zuehlsdorff. She has one sister.

Career Acting career Zuehlsdorff began acting in musicals at a young age. Her first major role was Hazel in the 2011 film Dolphin Tale. She then appeared in Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie and in Disney XD's Mighty Med prior to reprising her role of Hazel in Dolphin Tale 2. She starred in the 2018 TV film Freaky Friday.

Musical career Zuehlsdorff is also a singer-songwriter. She wrote and performed the song "Brave Souls" for Dolphin Tale 2. She released her debut independent EP Originals on November 27, 2014. Zuehlsdorff has also been a featuring artist on Hellberg's song "The Girl", released March 16, 2015 and several more on Monstercat. She is also featured on Vicetone's song "Nevada", released in 2016, which achieved Gold certification in the United States and Canada and became one of her most commercially successful and widely recognized collaborations.

Discography Extended plays (EP) Originals (2014) Angel Food, Vol. 1 (2024) Angel Food, Vol. 2 (2024)

Singles As lead artist Title Year Album "Brave Souls" 2014 "Handpainted" (Brennley's Song) 2015 "Beat Drops" 2018 "It's a Wonderful Life" "The Old Me & You" (feat. Andrew Barth Feldman) 2021 "Boy In My Head" 2022 "Tattoo Removed" "Done This Before" 2023 "All About Me" "Lead Poisoning" "Macbeth" "River" "Who's Your Friend" 2024 "Time Machine" "See Through" Angel Food, Vol. 1 "For You/About You" "Angel Food" "Gut Feeling" "Paciencia Y Fe" "Autopsy" Angel Food, Vol. 2 "End of the World" "Black Cat" "Python" "Remember the Future" "Like the Finish"

As featured artist

Filmography

+ Film roles Year Title Role Notes 2011 Dolphin Tale Hazel Haskett 2013 Winter: The Dolphin That Can Narrator Documentary film 2014 Dolphin Tale 2 Hazel Haskett 2017 Pure Country: Pure Heart Piper Spencer Direct-to-video film

+ Television roles Year Title Role Notes 2011 1st Look Herself (interviewee) Episode: "Dolphin Tale" 2011 Made in Hollywood Herself Episode 7.1 2013 Monday Mornings Trisha Miller Episode: "Deus Ex Machina" 2013 Sofia the First Singer Episode: "Just One of the Princes" 2013 Liv and Maddie Ocean Episodes: "Steal-a-Rooney", "Kang-a-Rooney" 2013–15 Mighty Med Jordan Recurring role, 11 episodes 2015 Code Black Audrey Episode: "Cardiac Support" 2016 K.C. Undercover Pinky Episode: "Catch Him If You Can" 2018 Freaky Friday Ellie Disney Channel Original Movie 2022-2023 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Reporter 2 episodes and songwriter for 5 episodes 2023 Going Home Janey Richards Episode: "Charley's Way" 2025–present A Week Away: The Series Lennie Main role, executive producer, songwriter and writer