Joey Lynn King was born on the 30th July 1999, in Los Angeles, California USA, of part-Jewish and part-Christian ancestry, and is an actress, best known for her starring role as Ramona Quimby in “Ramona and Beezus”, and she has also played in such movies as “The Conjuring”, “Wish I Was Here” and “Independence Day: Resurgence”. King’s career started in 2006.
Have you ever wondered how rich Joey King is, as of late 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that King’s net worth is as high as $4 million, earned largely through her successful acting career. In addition to playing in movies, King also works in television series, which has improved her wealth too.
Joey King Net Worth $4 Million
Joey King grew up in California with her two sisters Kelli and Hunter King; perhaps unsurprisingly there is no information on her schooling, as at the age of seven she debuted on-screen, and has hardly had a break since then. Her first appearance was in the Primetime Emmy Award-nominated series “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” in 2006, while from 2006 to 2007, she played Sally Taylor in three episodes of the Primetime Emmy Award-nominated “Jericho”. In 2007, King appeared alongside Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle and Jada Pinkett Smith in “Reign Over Me”, while from 2007 to 2008, she played in two episodes of the Golden Globe Award-nominated series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”. Joey ended the decade with “Quarantine” (2008) all contributing to her rising net worth.
Her quite impressive filmography has continued in this decade, with roles in “Ramona and Beezus” (2010) alongside Selena Gomez, for which she won Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress Ten and Under, then “Battle of Los Angeles” with Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez and Bridget Moynahan, and in “Crazy, Stupid, Love” starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Julianne Moore, both in 2011. In 2012, King appeared in six episodes of “Bent”, while she also had a smaller role in the BAFTA-nominated movie “The Dark Knight Rises” with Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. Joey was quite busy in 2013 as she played in “Oz the Great and Powerful” with James Franco, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz; “The Conjuring” starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga and Ron Livingston; and in “White House Down” alongside Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. In 2014, King had a part in “Wish I Was Here”, while from 2014 to 2015, she appeared as Greta Grimly in nine episodes of the Golden Globe Award-winning series “Fargo”, and also in 2015 was recognised at the Vancouver International Film Festival as an Emerging Actress for her performance in “Borealis”. All contributed steadily to her net worth.
Regarding her personal life, Joey King is just 18 and apparently hasn’t had much time for romantic associations just yet. Joey says that her favorite movie is “Finding Nemo”, while her favorite TV show is “Grey’s Anatomy”. She is still based with her parents in Los Angeles.
BTVA Voice Acting Award (2014), Canadian Filmmakers' Festival - Special Jury Prize, Best Actress (2016), Vancouver International Film Festival - Best Actress (2015), Young Artist Award (2011)
Nominations
Women's Image Network Awards (2010), The Joey Awards, Vancouver (2014), Gotham Awards (2014)
Movies
Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), Borealis (2015), Wish I Was Here (2014), White House Down (2013), Ramona and Beezus (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
TV Shows
Bent (2012), The Ben and Ari Show (2012), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2008), Jericho (2006-2008), Entourage (2007), The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2006)
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I love Jessica Chastain. I love her; she's amazing, and she's such a good actress, and she's been nominated for Oscars, and she's just a big role model to me. I love her.
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It's very different working with all adults. I have a swear jar so that, if they have a potty mouth, I make them pay. That's what it's like being on set with adults.
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My older sisters were in acting, and of course, I wanted to be just like them!
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You have to keep going and pursue your dreams.
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I'm usually always a big fan of the people that I'm working with, because I get to work with big people.
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Both my sisters and I were in Stage Door plays, and we did that together, just in, like, little small plays together. And we did that, and it was really fun, and we kinda did commercials, and it kinda took off from there. It was great; it's what I love.
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You have to show the character is confused or scared or happy through your voice instead of with your face and body.
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I love Disneyland because the teacups are so awesome. But California Adventure is the best.
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I love my house. I love my family. I love my animals.
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I like normal life, but I will go crazy if I'm not working.
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I am such a big fan of Batman.
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Don't get discouraged from all the rejection.
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I'm part Jewish and part Christian, but I'm mostly Jewish...
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Her father Terry has been an arm-wrestling champion and was a consultant in this capacity for Sylvester Stallone.
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Her great Aunt Frances follows her acting career religiously and is very proud of her and her sisters.
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Mother is Jamie King.
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In 2011, received a Young Artist Award (Best Performance in a Feature Film, Leading Young Actress 10 and Under) for her portrayal of beloved book heroine Ramona Quimby in the film Ramona and Beezus (2010).
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Was the official spokesperson for D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Day in 2010. That same year she recorded the song "Ramona Blue" with her sister, with proceeds going to the charity First Book.
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As mentioned, has done national commercials for Life cereal. She has also done them for AT&T and McDonald's.
For Battle Los Angeles (2011) she got to wear a full body harness. For the stunt she was repelled down a 40 feet drop with a free fall the last 10 feet.
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Got her ears pierced for her 10th birthday.
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Has two dogs, Charlie and Angel. They are, according to her, opposites.
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Loves UFC champion, Chuck Liddell. She played his daughter in an episode of "Entourage".
She and her sister, Kelli, wrote a song called "Ramona Blue" when they heard Joey booked the movie Ramona and Beezus (2010). Joey then recorded the song.
Her favorite television series is Grey's Anatomy (2005). Joey said she would love to guest star on the show one day.
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King's first commercial was a national spot for Life. Since then, she has completed over 104 commercials including national campaigns for Eggo and Walmart. She then appeared in her first film, Grace, shot when she was six years old.
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Became great friends with Selena Gomez while filming Ramona and Beezus (2010). They became so close, that Joey says Selena is her sister in real life too.
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According to Joey, her greatest accomplishment is doing a performance of sign language songs at the Ronald Reagan Library.
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She's most proud of raising money by making bracelets, and walking for the Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society.
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Spiderman is her favorite fictional superhero. She's seen all the "Spiderman" movies.
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Her favorite television series is Grey's Anatomy (2005).
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Joey started acting when she was four. Her first job was a commercial for Life cereal.
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King's first lead role was in the 2010 film Ramona and Beezus (2010), an adaption of the Beverly Cleary book series, starring as Ramona Quimby opposite Selena Gomez as her older sister, Beezus Quimby. She also released a single for the movie called "Ramona Blue".
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She appeared in her first film, Grace (2006), when she was 6 years old.
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Received a pet pig from Jay Leno that she named JayJay, during an appearance on The Tonight Show for her 11th birthday in 2010.