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Kylee Russell
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Kylee Russell is an American actress known for her role as Eliza in the Zombies film franchise.
Key Information
Career
[edit]Russell portrayed the character of Karin Daniels in the 2007 film Jump In!. She then guest starred in Girl Meets World and Just Jordan.[1] Russell is best known for her role in the Zombies franchise, where she plays Eliza, a zombie and the best friend of Zed (Milo Manheim).[2] The makeup application for the character took approximately three hours each day. Russell did not want to dye her hair and was given a green wig instead.[3] Her character plays a more minor role in Zombies 3, appearing in a robot body, as Eliza is away at a job internship. Russell was pregnant during this role, with remaining scenes being filmed after she recovered from childbirth.[4] Russell used breaks to spend time with her daughter.[1]
In 2020, Russell voiced the symbiote Scorn in the Spider-Man episode "Maximum Venom", with fellow Zombies actresses Meg Donnelly and Carla Jeffery voicing Scorn's sisters Scream and Mania, respectively.[5][6]
Personal life
[edit]Russell often watched Disney Channel as a child. She has two daughters.[7] Russell plays in a band with her sisters Chelsea Tavares and Hallee Russell.[1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | South of Pico | Roxanne Chambers | |
| 2008 | Seven Pounds | Choir Kid | Uncredited role |
| 2009 | Mississippi Damned | Young Kari Peterson | |
| Absolute Evil - Final Exit | Young Savannah Miller | ||
| 2015 | Where Children Play | Ruby | |
| 2016 | Code Red | Andy | Short film |
| Virtual High | Sophia | ||
| 2017 | The Sub | Penny Petzinger | |
| 2019 | Adventures of Dally & Spanky | Hazel | |
| 2022 | Crushed | Hannah | |
| 2023 | #TBF | Trinity |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Eve | Young Shelly Williams | Episode: "Shelly And?" |
| ER | Lola | Episode: "Wake Up" | |
| 2006 | Still Standing | Trudy | Episode: "Still Coaching" |
| 2007 | Jump In! | Karin Daniels | Television film |
| 2008 | Just Jordan | Hannah | Episode: "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" |
| 2012 | Family Time | Briana | Episode: "There Goes the Neighborhood" |
| 2015 | Chasing Life | Mariah | Episode: "As Long as We Both Shall Live" |
| 2016 | Girl Meets World | Renee | Episode: "Girl Meets True Maya" |
| Modern Family | Party Girl #3 | Episode: "Halloween 4: The Revenge of Rod Skyhook" | |
| Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe | Hayden Chase | Television film | |
| Forever Boys | Jaiden | ||
| 2018 | Zombies | Eliza | |
| 2020 | Zombies 2 | ||
| Girls Room | Minnie | Episode: "Low on Fuel" | |
| Spider-Man | Scorn (voice) | Episode: "Maximum Venom" | |
| 2022 | Zombies 3 | Eliza | Main role |
| 2024 | Zombies: The Re-Animated Series | Eliza (voice) | Main role |
| 2025 | Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires | Eliza | Television film; Main role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Brown, D'Shonda. "'Zombies 3' Star Kylee Russell Wants Her Daughter To Learn From 'The Good Messages' In The Movie". Girls United. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Greg (May 11, 2017). "Production Begins On Disney Channel's 'Zombies' For 2018 Premiere". Deadline. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Friedle, Will; Bryan, Sabrina. "Starring Kylee Russell as Eliza in "Zombies"". iHeart Radio. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Prasad, Sumith (July 16, 2022). "Why is Eliza Not in Zombies 3? Is Kylee Russell in the Film?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 12, 2020). "Marvel's Spider-Man: Maximum Venom S3 Premieres April 19". Animation Magazine. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ Keane, Sean (March 12, 2020). "Marvel's Spider-Man: Maximum Venom season 3 brings in Felicia Day as Mary Jane Watson". CNET. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "Life with Lennon🩷🍋 Our hearts are so full! Transitioning into a family of 4 has been surprisingly easy, like it was always supposed to be this way🥹 we're so in love and can't wait to watch our daughters grow together. Built in besties for life!". instagram.com. July 24, 2025.
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Kylee Russell
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Early life
Family background and childhood
Kylee Russell was born on October 8, 1996, in Panorama City, California, USA. [2] She grew up in a family with connections to the entertainment industry, including her older sister Chelsea Tavares, who is also an actress. [2] Russell has a younger sister, Hallee Russell, and the three sisters have collaborated musically in the vocal group DANDRIDGE. [1] Her family's involvement in performing arts served as an early influence; she began her career at age four with appearances in more than 20 national commercials and obtained her first credited acting roles in 2005 at age nine. [1] [3]Career
Early career (2005–2017)
Kylee Russell began her acting career in 2005 at the age of nine, debuting with a guest role as Young Shelly Williams in the episode "Shelly And?" of the sitcom Eve. [2] That same year, she appeared in an episode of the medical drama ER. [2] In 2006, she had a small guest role in an episode of the sitcom Still Standing. [2] In 2007, Russell secured one of her earliest notable roles as Karin Daniels in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In!, a family-oriented television film that provided her first significant exposure within the Disney brand. [2] She also appeared that year as Roxanne Chambers in the drama South of Pico. [2] In 2008, she played an uncredited choir kid in the feature film Seven Pounds and guest-starred as Hannah in an episode of Just Jordan. [2] Russell continued with supporting roles in independent films and guest appearances on television throughout the late 2000s and 2010s. In 2009, she portrayed Young Kari Peterson in the drama Mississippi Damned. [2] She later appeared as Ruby in the 2015 film Where Children Play and as Sophia in the 2016 web series Virtual High. [2] Her television work during this period included additional guest spots on series such as Family Time (2012), Chasing Life (2015), Girl Meets World (2016), Modern Family (2016), and Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe (2016). [2] These roles were primarily supporting or one-off appearances, reflecting her development as a young actress through consistent but modest credits in both film and television without major awards or widespread recognition. [2] This groundwork preceded her breakthrough starring role in the Disney Zombies franchise beginning in 2018. [2]Disney Zombies franchise (2018–present)
Russell has portrayed Eliza, a tech-savvy zombie and Zed Necrodopolis's best friend, in the Disney Zombies franchise since 2018. [4] Eliza is depicted as Zed's voice of reason, an activist, and a rebel at heart, with strong computer skills that play a key role in the stories. [4] The franchise includes the films Zombies (2018), Zombies 2 (2020), and Zombies 3 (2022), as well as the animated Zombies: The Re-Animated Series (2024), where Russell voices Eliza as a main character, and the upcoming Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires. [2] In Zombies 3, Russell's pregnancy led to Eliza being shown primarily in virtual form, appearing on screens and via a robot body with only her upper half visible to accommodate the pregnancy. [4] She filmed her scenes separately from the rest of the cast during summer 2021, interacting solely with voice recordings and a blank screen. [4] “It was so different ’cause I’m used to being with everyone and feeding off of everyone else’s energy, but this time, I just had their voice recordings and I’m talking to a screen. And there was no one even on the screen. It was still really fun, and it was a challenge, and I like challenging myself. It was overall an amazing experience,” Russell said of the process. [4] Russell gave birth to her daughter Greyson Blue Schmidt during production and brought her newborn to set for scenes filmed shortly after the birth, noting that having her daughter nearby made the experience easier. [4] “I filmed that shortly after having my daughter Greyson. I brought her on set with me, and honestly, having her on set makes it so much better. I don’t know how I would’ve done it if she was at home. I would’ve just been like, ‘I need to go see my baby,’” she explained. [4] This role marked a breakthrough for Russell, significantly boosting her visibility and building a dedicated fanbase through the popular franchise. [2]Voice acting and other projects
In 2020, Kylee Russell ventured into voice acting with her role as the symbiote Scorn in the "Maximum Venom" episode of the animated series Marvel's Spider-Man. [2] This guest appearance featured her alongside other voice talents, including fellow Disney performers Meg Donnelly and Carla Jeffery. [5] The episode marked a notable departure from her live-action work, showcasing her in an animated superhero context. [2] Russell has also taken on supporting roles in several independent and streaming projects. In 2020, she played Minnie in the episode "Low on Fuel" of the teen drama series Girls Room. [6] She later appeared as Hannah in the 2022 comedy film Crushed, directed by Niki Koss. [7] In 2023, Russell portrayed Trinity in the mystery thriller #FBF (also stylized as #TBF). [2] These credits demonstrate her continued activity in both live-action and voice roles following her rise to prominence. [2]Personal life
Family and relationships
Kylee Russell is in a long-term relationship with musician Gavvin Schmidt. The couple announced their engagement in 2021 and welcomed their first daughter, Greyson Blue Schmidt, in July 2021. Their second daughter, Lennon, was born in July 2025.[8] Russell has two sisters: older sister Chelsea Tavares, an actress, and younger sister Halle Russell, a singer-songwriter. She has collaborated with both sisters on musical projects, including co-writing and performing the song "MY Christmas Love," which was featured in the TV-One movie Royal Christmas Holiday.[9]Filmography
Film
Kylee Russell has appeared in a variety of films, including feature films, shorts, and television movies, with roles ranging from supporting parts in independent dramas to prominent characters in family-oriented productions.[3] The following table lists her film credits chronologically:| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Jump In! | Karin Daniels | Television film |
| 2007 | South of Pico | Roxanne Chambers | |
| 2008 | Seven Pounds | Choir Kid | Uncredited |
| 2009 | Mississippi Damned | Young Kari | |
| 2009 | Absolute Evil - Final Exit | Young Savannah | Credited as Kylee Russel |
| 2009 | Kid Edition | Television film | |
| 2015 | Where Children Play | Ruby | |
| 2016 | Code Red | Andy | Short film |
| 2016 | Virtual High | Sophia | Short film |
| 2016 | Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe | Hayden Chase | Television film |
| 2016 | Forever Boys | Jaiden | Television film |
| 2017 | The Sub | Penny Petzinger | Short film |
| 2018 | Zombies | Eliza | Television film |
| 2019 | Adventures of Dally & Spanky | Hazel | |
| 2020 | Zombies 2 | Eliza | Television film |
| 2022 | Zombies 3 | Eliza | |
| 2022 | Crushed | Hannah | |
| 2023 | #FBF | Trinity | |
| 2025 | Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires | Eliza | Upcoming |