Cody Kennedy(I)
- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Born and raised in Los Angeles as the dynamic middle sister in a family of four creative siblings, Cody Kennedy has emerged as a captivating force in the entertainment industry from an early age. Her journey began with standout roles, including her memorable performance on Disney Channel's La vie de croisière de Zack et Cody (2008) alongside the Sprouse twins, Cole and Dylan. Cody quickly captured the industry's attention, starring in commercials for major brands like McDonald's, Taco Bell, and a Sears ad directed by the esteemed Janusz Kaminski, Steven Spielberg's legendary cinematographer.
Cody's exceptional talent caught the eye of visionary directors such as David Fincher leading to over a dozen music video appearances for icons like Justin Timberlake and Miley Cyrus. Nylon Magazine named her an industry "It Girl" alongside Zooey Deschanel.
She graduated from the University of Southern California and completed the Sitcom Acting Program at UCLA, where she received mentor-ship from the acclaimed Mon oncle Charlie (2003)'s Chuck Lorre and Conchata Ferrell. She further honed her skills in improvisation and sketch comedy at the prestigious Groundlings Theater.
Acting has remained a life-long constant, with scene-stealing roles in Jason Reitman's Golden Globe-nominated original comedy, Casual (2015); TNT's Rizzoli & Isles: Autopsie d'un meurtre (2010); Marvel's Runaways (2017); BET's top-rated series, The Family Business (2018). Playing mesmerizing characters in Hulu's Dollface (2019) and HBO's Hacks (2021). She holds her own against comedy giants Danny DeVito and Charlie Day in FX's Philadelphia (2005). Ryan Murphy has cast Cody in his upcoming series, All's Fair (2025) with Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, and Naomi Watts.
Most recently, Cody Kennedy has captured the spotlight in her breakout role as Dixie in the highly anticipated crime comedy feature film Stranglehold. Starring alongside a stellar cast that includes Ron Perlman, Ashley Benson, and Justin Long, Cody delivers a standout performance that undeniably showcases her exceptional range and charisma.
Cody's exceptional talent caught the eye of visionary directors such as David Fincher leading to over a dozen music video appearances for icons like Justin Timberlake and Miley Cyrus. Nylon Magazine named her an industry "It Girl" alongside Zooey Deschanel.
She graduated from the University of Southern California and completed the Sitcom Acting Program at UCLA, where she received mentor-ship from the acclaimed Mon oncle Charlie (2003)'s Chuck Lorre and Conchata Ferrell. She further honed her skills in improvisation and sketch comedy at the prestigious Groundlings Theater.
Acting has remained a life-long constant, with scene-stealing roles in Jason Reitman's Golden Globe-nominated original comedy, Casual (2015); TNT's Rizzoli & Isles: Autopsie d'un meurtre (2010); Marvel's Runaways (2017); BET's top-rated series, The Family Business (2018). Playing mesmerizing characters in Hulu's Dollface (2019) and HBO's Hacks (2021). She holds her own against comedy giants Danny DeVito and Charlie Day in FX's Philadelphia (2005). Ryan Murphy has cast Cody in his upcoming series, All's Fair (2025) with Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, and Naomi Watts.
Most recently, Cody Kennedy has captured the spotlight in her breakout role as Dixie in the highly anticipated crime comedy feature film Stranglehold. Starring alongside a stellar cast that includes Ron Perlman, Ashley Benson, and Justin Long, Cody delivers a standout performance that undeniably showcases her exceptional range and charisma.
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