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Emma Lockhart
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Emily Lockhart (born December 15, 1994), known professionally as Emma Lockhart, is an American journalist and former child actor, best known for her roles as a young Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins, and Laura in Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective.
Key Information
She has since transitioned to broadcast journalism as an adult, and currently works in Phoenix, Arizona as a reporter for the "Arizona's Family" duopoly of KTVK/KPHO-TV (channels 3/5) owned by Meredith Corporation.[1]
Acting career
[edit]She had numerous small roles in television, movies, and the stage.
Lockhart also appeared in The Seeker, as Gwen Stanton.[2]
She was the young Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins (2005).
She was the female lead in Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, which was released in March 2009, direct to video.
Reporting career
[edit]Lockhart then attended Arizona State University, majoring in communications as a student at the school's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, which produces newscasts for sister operation KAET (channel 8),[3] where she reported, and also anchored the Monday evening edition of the school's Cronkite News broadcast.[4] After graduation, she then worked for two years as a multimedia journalist and weather presenter for KERO-TV (channel 23) in Bakersfield, California,[5] before she took her current position as a reporter with KTVK/KPHO.[1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Batman Begins | Young Rachel Dawes | |
| Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World | Laura | ||
| 2006 | Canvas | Tiffeny | |
| 2007 | The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising | Gwen Stanton | |
| 2009 | Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective | Laura | Television film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Eve's Dropping In | Renee | |
| 2004 | Malcolm in the Middle | Girl Scout | TV episode: "Reese Comes Home" |
| 2005 | Special Ed | Meghan | aka Saving Lives (Australia: Pay-TV title) |
| 2011 | True Jackson, VP | Callie | TV episode: "True Mall" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Search tag for Emma Lockhart's stories on AZfamily.com". Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on 6 January 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ Borys Kit (2007-02-15). "'Dark' falls for Smith, Eccleston". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2007-02-17. Retrieved 2007-02-15.
- ^ "Emma Lockhart story search tag". Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Get to know our Monday anchors Emma Lockhart and Zac Pacleb! Then be sure to tune in to Arizona PBS tonight at 5pm for the latest on what's happening in Arizona". Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Facebook. 6 February 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Video shows the effects of high winds as reporter covers weather story in Bakersfield". KERO. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
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Emma Lockhart
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Early life and education
Early life
Emma Lockhart was born Emily Lockhart on December 15, 1994, in Phoenix, Arizona.[7] Shortly after her birth, her family relocated to Santa Clarita, California, where she spent her formative years and attended Valencia High School.[8] Limited public information is available regarding her family background, including parental professions or siblings. She is not related to the actress June Lockhart, despite the shared surname, a common misconception.Education
Lockhart attended Arizona State University from 2015 to 2017, majoring in journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.[9] She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 2017.[9] During her studies, Lockhart gained practical experience through involvement in student media at the Cronkite School. She served as an anchor for the Monday evening edition of Cronkite News, the school's award-winning student-produced broadcast, and contributed as a reporter on stories ranging from national politics to local issues.[10][11][12]Acting career
Breakthrough roles
Emma Lockhart's acting career began with a guest appearance as a Girl Scout in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2004) at age 9. She followed this with her feature film debut as the young Rachel Dawes in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins (2005), portraying the childhood friend of Bruce Wayne in the film's opening flashback sequences.[13] Filming for the role occurred primarily in England during 2004, including scenes shot at Knebworth House standing in for the Wayne Manor estate.[14] The blockbuster film, which grossed $374 million worldwide against a $150 million budget, revitalized the Batman franchise and provided Lockhart with early exposure in a high-profile production, establishing her as a promising child actor.[14] She continued with supporting roles in films such as Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2005) as Laura and Canvas (2006) as Tiffany, before appearing as Gwen Stanton, the younger sister of the protagonist Will Stanton, in the fantasy adventure The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007), directed by David L. Cunningham. Production took place primarily in Romania, including locations in Transylvania, to capture the story's mythological elements based on Susan Cooper's novel.[15] The film received mixed critical reception, earning a 13% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes for its deviations from the source material and uneven pacing, though it highlighted Lockhart's supporting performance alongside Alexander Ludwig.[16] Lockhart took on a lead role as Laura, the intelligent classmate and love interest of the titular character, in the direct-to-video family comedy Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective (2009). Directed by David M. Evans, the sequel to the Ace Ventura series was produced for home video release by Morgan Creek Productions and featured Lockhart opposite Josh Flitter, emphasizing comedic detective antics involving animal mysteries.[17] The film's straight-to-DVD format limited theatrical impact but showcased her versatility in a central youthful role. Lockhart had additional minor roles, including as Meghan in the independent drama Special Ed (2005), a brief guest spot as Callie on Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP (2011), and as 17-year-old Gina in the comedy Do Over (2016).[1]Transition to journalism
After her role in Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective in 2009, Lockhart's acting roles became sporadic, with appearances in 2011 and 2016, as she transitioned toward a career in media.[1] This marked a decline in her on-screen work during adolescence and early adulthood. Post-high school, around 2012–2013, Lockhart enrolled at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where she pursued studies in broadcast journalism.[11] During her undergraduate years, she immersed herself in practical training, serving as an anchor for Cronkite News, the school's student-produced broadcast program, starting in 2017.[18] This academic focus represented a strategic shift from scripted performance to journalistic storytelling, leveraging her prior exposure to media production.[1]Journalism career
Early positions
Following her graduation from Arizona State University, Emma Lockhart began her journalism career as a multimedia journalist and weather presenter at KERO-TV (Channel 23), the ABC affiliate in Bakersfield, California, serving in the role from February 2018 to February 2020.[19] In this entry-level position in a smaller media market, Lockhart handled a range of responsibilities, including on-air weather reporting, covering local breaking news, and producing multimedia content such as video packages and digital stories for the station's broadcasts and online platforms.[9] Among her notable assignments, she reported live from Bakersfield on the severe impacts of high winds and poor air quality in October 2019, stemming from a storm that combined smoke from nearby wildfires with blowing dust; this coverage highlighted school closures in areas like Tehachapi and the cancellation of community events amid an air quality alert issued by the National Weather Service.[20] Lockhart's training in broadcast journalism at Arizona State University equipped her with the skills in reporting and on-camera presentation essential for these early duties. After two years at KERO-TV, she relocated to Phoenix, Arizona—her hometown—to pursue further opportunities in the field.[7]Role at Arizona's Family
Emma Lockhart joined Arizona's Family, the Phoenix-based duopoly of KTVK (3TV) and KPHO-TV (CBS 5), in February 2020 as a reporter. Her responsibilities included general assignment reporting, anchoring weekend evening newscasts, and producing investigative stories on local matters such as health care access and community safety. In 2022, she expanded her role to include anchoring duties, contributing to the station's weekend programming focused on timely Arizona news.[19] Lockhart's reporting emphasized investigative journalism on pressing local issues. Her work extended to true crime investigations, where she co-hosted podcast episodes analyzing developments in cases like the East Valley teen violence incidents and arrests tied to the Gilbert Goons group.[21] Throughout her tenure until February 2025, Lockhart's contributions bolstered Arizona's Family's coverage of Arizona politics and community events. Her multimedia approach integrated video reports and on-scene analysis, enhancing audience engagement on platforms like the station's website and broadcasts. She departed the station on February 19, 2025; as of November 2025, her subsequent professional activities are not publicly detailed.[22][23]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Eve's Dropping In | Renee | Ernesto Camara | Short film[24] |
| 2005 | Special Ed | Meghan | Michael Feifer | Limited release |
| 2005 | Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World | Laura | Albert Brooks | Theatrical release[25] |
| 2005 | Batman Begins | Young Rachel Dawes | Christopher Nolan | Theatrical release[26] |
| 2006 | Canvas | Tiffany | Joseph Greco | Limited theatrical release[27] |
| 2007 | The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising | Gwen Stanton | David L. Cunningham | Theatrical release[15] |
| 2009 | Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective | Laura Wilson | Steve Oedekerk | Direct-to-video[17] |
| 2016 | Do Over | 17-year-old Gina | Ryan Francis | Direct-to-video[28] |
Television
Emma Lockhart's television credits, drawn from verified production records, are listed below in chronological order by air or release year. These include guest appearances and TV movies, with details on roles, episodes, and networks where applicable.[1]| Year | Title | Role | Episode/Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Malcolm in the Middle | Girl Scout | "Reese Comes Home" (Season 6, Episode 1); guest appearance | Fox[29] |
| 2011 | True Jackson, VP | Callie | "True Mall" (Season 3, Episode 11); guest appearance | Nickelodeon[30] |