Meg Donnelly
American actress from Zombies franchise
Born
July 25th, 2000
24 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress gained prominence through roles in the Disney Channel series 'Zombies' and its sequel 'Zombies 2'. In 'Zombies', portrayed Addison, a girl navigating life in a world where humans and zombies coexist. Also appeared in the series 'Andi Mack' as a recurring character. Demonstrated versatility across various acting formats including television and film.
Portrayed Addison in the 'Zombies' films
Appeared in 'Andi Mack' as a recurring character
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