Caitlin Beverly Gerard (born July 26, 1988) is an American actress and filmmaker.

Caitlin Gerard
Gerard speaking at VidCon at the Anaheim Convention Center in June 2012
Born (1988-07-26) July 26, 1988 (age 36)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • filmmaker
Years active2010–present

In film, Gerard is best known for her work in the horror genre, having had lead roles in Smiley (2012) and The Wind (2018), and a supporting role in Insidious: The Last Key (2018). She played Kim in Magic Mike (2012), and reprised the role in Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023).

In television, Gerard is known for her main cast roles as Amy Page on the MTV mockumentary sitcom Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013) and Aubry Taylor on season 1 of the ABC anthology series American Crime (2015).

Early life

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Caitlin Beverly Gerard was born in Los Angeles on July 26, 1988. She attended the International School of Los Angeles, a private French K-12 school, and graduated from Malibu High School in 2006.[citation needed] She majored in English with a concentration in creative writing at UCLA.[1]

Career

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Gerard appeared in AMC Theatres' pre-show snipes, namely the "Coming Soon" and the "Magic Chairs" snipes, from 2009 to 2013.[citation needed] She played Amy Page in the MTV mockumentary series Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (2013) and had a leading role in the first season of the drama series American Crime (2015).[2] She has appeared in horror films such as Smiley (2012), The Wind (2018), and Insidious: The Last Key (2018).

Gerard co-wrote and directed the short comedy film I Lost My Mother's Ashes (2019). She is currently[when?] working on directing numerous music videos for various artists.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Social Network Ashleigh
2010 The Awakening Jessica
2011 Answers to Nothing French Girl
2012 Magic Mike Kim
2012 Smiley Ashley Brookes
2014 Genvieve Genvieve Short film
2014 I Think I'm in Love with You Short film and producer
2014 Manifesto Natalie
2015 Pocket Listing Jane
2015 Hi-Tone Janey Short film
2015 Three Sheets Stevie Short film and producer
2016 The Assignment Johnnie
2018 The Wind Lizzy Macklin
2018 Insidious: The Last Key Imogen Rainier
2019 I Lost My Mother's Ashes Short film
Co-writer, director and executive producer
2022 "TOW" ABBIE AND MADDIE
2023 Magic Mike's Last Dance Kim
2023 Grocery Store Music Video

Director

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Jan Jan Lead role
2012 Vanessa & Jan Jan Main role
2012 Ruth & Erica Jan Episode: "September"
2013 Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous Amy Page Main role
2015 American Crime Aubry Taylor Main role (season 1)
2017 Incorporated Kim Episode: "Sweating the Assets"
2017 When We Rise Jean 2 episodes
2018 The Last Ship Kelsi Recurring role, 7 episodes
2020 Cherish the Day Dana Episode: "Genesis"

References

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  1. ^ "411MANIA | 411 Mania Interview: Caitlin Gerard of Smiley". 411 Mania Interview: Caitlin Gerard of Smiley. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  2. ^ Licuria, Rob (May 23, 2015). "Caitlin Gerard on 'holding up a mirror' to society on 'American Crime'". goldderby.com. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
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