Rachel Covey

Rachel Covey
Born (1998-06-15) June 15, 1998[1][2]
Occupation Actress
Years active 2005 – present

Rachel Covey (born June 15, 1998) is an American child actress known for her roles in the 2005 film Duane Hopwood alongside David Schwimmer and the 2007 Disney movie Enchanted alongside Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams. For her role in the latter film, she received a nomination for "Young Actress Age Ten or Younger" at the 29th Young Artist Awards.

Career

In 2005, Covey appeared in the film Duane Hopwood as the daughter of David Schwimmer's character, leading Variety magazine to select Covey and her costar Ramya Pratt for particular praise.[3]

In 2007, she appeared in the Disney movie Enchanted as Morgan Philip, the young daughter of Patrick Dempsey's character.[4][5] Seven-year-old body double Sheridan Lowery was employed for some of Morgan's scenes, being cast due to their similarities in size. Lowery, whose face is not seen in the film, was hired so that Covey would not have to spend as much time on set.[6] For Covey's performance in the film, she received a nomination for "Young Actress Age Ten or Younger" at the 29th Young Artist Awards, but lost to Bailee Madison from Bridge to Terabithia.[7] However, one critic from The Globe and Mail criticized her role in Enchanted, writing that the film "obviously hoped to provide girls in the audience a surrogate in Dempsey's starry-eyed daughter, Morgan (Rachel Covey). Except they don't give Covey anything to do other than beam happily whenever Princess Giselle enters the room. In 2014, in a school adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, she played a supporting role."[8]

Personal life

Covey was born on June 15, 1998.[1][2] She currently attends The Dalton School alongside her classmates. Covey sang and danced in the opening number of the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.[9] In 2009, Covey and other celebrities such as Abigail Breslin and Laila Ali attended a benefit for Project Sunshine, a New York City-based charity that holds an annual week of service to help families in hospitals.[10]

Filmography

Year Film Role Other notes
2005 Duane Hopwood Kate
2007 Enchanted Morgan Philip
2011 Annie Annie Millbrook Playhouse Mill Hall, PA

References

  1. 1 2 "Rachel Covey". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Rachel Covey Biography". Buddy TV. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  3. Koehler, Robert (January 27, 2005). "Duane Hopwood". Variety. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  4. Rochlin, Margy (November 23, 2007). "A Disney princess, not winking but floating". The New York Times. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  5. Tookey, Christopher (December 14, 2007). "Hollywood saves its enchanting best for last". The Daily Mail. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  6. Foehlinger, Cris (November 18, 2007). "An "Enchanted" Evening". Sunday News. Retrieved June 25, 2012. (subscription required)
  7. "29th Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Foundation. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  8. Cole, Stephen (November 21, 2007). "Enchanted lives up to its title". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 25, 2012. (subscription required)
  9. "Stagedoor Manor to Kick Off 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade". Broadway World. November 24, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
  10. "Video: Bringing sunshine to a cloudy day: New york city kicks off sixth annual project sunshine week". PR Newswire. May 12, 2009. Retrieved June 25, 2012. (subscription required)

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