# Lexi Underwood

Lexi Underwood (born August 28, 2003) is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Pearl Warren in Little Fires Everywhere. She also played Athena in Will vs the Future, a comedic science fiction series created and executive produced by Tim McKeon and Kevin Seccia, and directed by Joe Nussbaum.

## Career

Underwood made her professional theatrical debut in November 2013 at age ten, at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. in their acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as Want/Urchin Girl.
On December 15, 2014, Underwood performed in Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol for the Actors Fund of America's one night only benefit concert, which was directed by Peter Flynn and musically directed by John McDaniel. In November 2015, Underwood was cast as Young Nala in the Disney Theatrical Productions’ The Lion King. Underwood performed with the North-American Touring Company from January to August 2015 and covered Broadway in the same role.
On October 14, 2014, Underwood made her television debut on the CBS series Person of Interest in the role of Queen Bee. Underwood went on to appear in Code Black as Emily Campbell, Dr. Campbell's daughter, Henry Danger as Narlee, Walk the Prank as Nice Nancy, Raven's Home as Shannon Reynolds, David S. Pumpkins’ Halloween Special as Paige (voice) animated by Bento Box Entertainment; and Will Vs The Future as Athena, a time traveling, warrior rebel from the future. She has a recurring role on Criminal Minds as Keeley Mendoza-Smith, Emily Prentiss's stepdaughter. Her role in Little Fires Everywhere was called "excellent" by the New York Times, which said, "The scenes between [her mother] Mia and Pearl, both the tender and the angry ones, are the show’s highlights."

## Filmography

Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2014 | Person of Interest | Queen Bee | CBS | Episode: "Brotherhood" |
| 2016 | The Crooked Man | Young Charlotte | Syfy | TV movie |
| 2016 | Code Black | Emily Campbell | CBS | Episode: "Ava Maria" |
| 2017 | Henry Danger | Narlee | Nickelodeon | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | The Nerd Posse | Jennifer | | Pilot |
| 2017 | Walk the Prank | Nice Nancy | Disney XD | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Raven's Home | Shannon Reynolds | Disney Channel | Episode: "You're Gonna Get It" |
| 2017 | Will Vs The Future | Athena | Amazon Video | Pilot |
| 2017 | The David S. Pumpkins Animated Halloween Special | Paige (voice) | NBC | Saturday Night Live |
| 2018 | The Good Doctor | Spirit Garcia | ABC | Episode "Heartfelt” |
| 2019 | Family Reunion | Ava | Netflix | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Criminal Minds | Keely Mendoza-Smith | CBS | Episode “Rusty” |
| 2020 | Little Fires Everywhere | Pearl Warren | Hulu | Main role, 8 episodes |
| 2021 | Just Beyond | Ella | Disney+ | Episode "We've Got Spirits, Yes We Do" |
| 2022 | The First Lady | Malia Obama | Showtime | 5 episodes |
| 2023 | Cruel Summer | Isabella LaRue | Freeform | Main role (season 2) |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Forgotten Happiness | Alexis | Student Film |
| 2014 | Dance-Off | Dancer | |
| 2016 | Half-Caste | Amelia | Short film |
| 2017 | Girl Minus | Koko | Short film |
| 2017 | Dirt | Voice role | |
| 2018 | If Not Now, When? | Jillian | |
| 2022 | Sneakerella | Kira King | |
Theater
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company | Notes |
| 2013 | A Christmas Carol | Want/Urchin Girl | Ford's Theatre | |
| 2014 | Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol | Belinda Cratchit | Actors Fund of America | |
| 2015 | The Lion King (musical) | Young Nala | Disney Theatrical Productions | Gazelle National Tour |