Beverley Ann Mitchell is an American actress and

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singer. She portrayed Lucy Camden on the television series '' 7th Heaven''.

Early life

After graduating from Chaminade College Preparatory School in 1999, Mitchell enrolled at

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where she majored in film production.

Career

Mitchell's first major film role was in '' The Crow: City of Angels'', playing teenaged drug addict Grace. During the filming of ''The Crow'', in 1996, she auditioned as a child actress for the role of Mary Camden in a new family drama, ''7th Heaven''. Producers initially turned her down as they did not think she was suitable to play Mary. However, when she read for the part of sister Lucy, she was instantly cast. ''7th Heaven'' was very popular, lasting for 11 seasons. In 2000, she had a small part in ''

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'' as a customer in ''Moody's Point''. In 2003, Mitchell played

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in the Disney Channel original movie '' Right on Track'', based on the early career of the 2014

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Pro Stock champion and her sister

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, who was played by

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. In 2005, during a hiatus from filming ''7th Heaven'', Mitchell played Laura Hunter in the horror sequel ''

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''. Her lifelong dream of becoming a

singer came true when, in 2006, she recorded her debut album, ''Beverley Mitchell'' with record producer D. Scott Miller in

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. She co-wrote eight of the songs featured on the album, including the hit single "Angel". In 2007, Mitchell starred in the TV movie ''I Know What I Saw'', which aired on the Lifetime network. She also planned to record a second album, and hopes to record her own version of the song "

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" on the album. In 2010, Mitchell joined the cast of ''

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'' at the start of the third season as school counselor Katelyn O’Malley. In March 2016, she was cast in the Pop ''

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'' with fellow 1990s child stars

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and Christine Lakin. The series premiered April 12, 2017.

Personal life

In 1997, Mitchell's 15-year-old friend Angela was killed in a car accident. In the book ''Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul'', Mitchell described how the death deeply affected her. The ''7th Heaven'' episode "Nothing Endures But Change" was based on her experience. Her song "Angel", which is featured on her debut album, was also written for her late friend. Mitchell married her long time boyfriend Michael Cameron on October 1, 2008 in Ravello,

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on the

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. Former ''7th Heaven'' castmates

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and

Mackenzie Rosman Mackenzie Rosman (born December 28, 1989) is an American actress. She is known for her television role as Ruthie Camden on The WB's long-running drama series '' 7th Heaven''. Career In 1996, Rosman was cast in the role of Ruthie Camden on ''7 ...

served as bridesmaids. They have a son and two daughters.

Filmography

Television

Film

Discography

Awards and nominations

;

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*1997: Best Performance in a Drama Series – Young Actress ('' 7th Heaven'') – Won *1998: Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Leading Young Actress (''7th Heaven'') – Won *1999: Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Ensemble (''7th Heaven'') – ''Nominated'' (with Barry Watson,

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and

) *2000: Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Leading Young Actress (''7th Heaven'') – Won ;

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*2005: Choice TV Actress: Drama (''7th Heaven'') – ''Nominated'' ;YoungStar Awards *1998: Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama TV Series (''7th Heaven'') – ''Nominated'' *2000: Best Young Ensemble Cast – Television (''7th Heaven'') – ''Nominated'' (with David Gallagher, Jessica Biel and Mackenzie Rosman)

References

External links

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