Career Timeline of Joey King: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Joey King, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Joey King is an American actress known for her roles in film and television. She gained initial recognition as Ramona Quimby in "Ramona and Beezus" (2010). King achieved broader fame for her lead role in "The Kissing Booth" film series (2018-2021). She garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in the crime drama series "The Act" (2019), earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
2008: Voice role in Horton Hears a Who! and appearance in Quarantine
In 2008, Joey King voiced Katie in the animated feature Horton Hears a Who! She also appeared in Quarantine.
2010: Guest appearance in Ghost Whisperer
In 2010, Joey King guest-starred in the series Ghost Whisperer. She also appeared in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Emily Mason.
2010: Ramona and Beezus release
In 2010, Joey King starred as Ramona Quimby in the comedy film Ramona and Beezus.
2010: First lead role in Ramona and Beezus and release of "Ramona Blue"
In 2010, Joey King's first lead role was Ramona Quimby in the film Ramona and Beezus, and she also released a single for the movie called "Ramona Blue." She won a Young Artist Award for her role in the film.
2011: Appearances in Battle: Los Angeles and Crazy, Stupid, Love
In 2011, Joey King appeared in the films Battle: Los Angeles and Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011: Appearances in Battle: Los Angeles, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and Taylor Swift's "Mean" music video
In 2011, Joey King was featured in Battle: Los Angeles, co-starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love, and appeared in Taylor Swift's "Mean" music video.
2012: The Dark Knight Rises Appearance
In 2012, Joey King appeared in The Dark Knight Rises.
2012: Role in The Dark Knight Rises, Bent, New Girl, and The Haunting Hour
In 2012, Joey King played a young Talia al Ghul in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, filmed the comedy series Bent, and had guest appearances in New Girl and The Haunting Hour: The Series.
2013: Appearances in Oz the Great and Powerful, Family Weekend, White House Down, and The Conjuring
In 2013, Joey King appeared in Oz the Great and Powerful, Family Weekend, White House Down, and The Conjuring.
2013: Appearances in The Conjuring and White House Down
In 2013, Joey King appeared in the films The Conjuring and White House Down.
2014: Roles in Wish I Was Here and Fargo
In 2014, Joey King appeared in Wish I Was Here and played Greta Grimly in Fargo.
2014: Fargo series
In 2014, Joey King appeared in the FX black comedy series Fargo.
2015: Honourable mention at Vancouver International Film Festival
At the 2015 Vancouver International Film Festival, Joey King received an honourable mention as an Emerging Actress for her performance in Borealis.
2015: Fargo series
In 2015, Joey King appeared in the FX black comedy series Fargo.
2016: Independence Day: Resurgence
In 2016, Joey King appeared in Independence Day: Resurgence.
2016: Cast in The Possibility of Fireflies
In 2016, Joey King was cast in the coming-of-age drama film The Possibility of Fireflies.
2017: Going in Style Appearance
In 2017, Joey King appeared in the film Going in Style.
2017: Lead role in Wish Upon
In 2017, Joey King played the lead character Clare in the horror-thriller film Wish Upon.
2018: The Kissing Booth release
In 2018, Joey King gained wider recognition for her lead role as a late-blooming teenager in The Kissing Booth film series.
2018: Role in Slender Man
In 2018, Joey King had a role in the supernatural horror film Slender Man.
2018: Starred in The Kissing Booth
In 2018, Joey King starred as Elle Evans in Netflix's teen romantic comedy The Kissing Booth.
2019: The Act series
In 2019, Joey King received critical acclaim for playing Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in the crime drama series The Act, for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
2019: Starred in The Act
In 2019, Joey King starred in the true crime anthology television series The Act on Hulu, playing Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Her performance earned her nominations for Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and Critics' Choice awards. She also appeared on the fourth season of CBS comedy Life in Pieces as Morgan.
August 2020: Signed deal with Hulu
In August 2020, Joey King signed a deal with Hulu to produce television content for its service.
2020: The Kissing Booth 2 release
In 2020, Joey King reprised her role in the sequel The Kissing Booth 2.
July 2021: Production company deal with Netflix
In July 2021, Joey King's All The King's Horses production company struck a deal with Netflix.
August 11, 2021: The Kissing Booth 3 release
On August 11, 2021, The Kissing Booth 3, starring Joey King, was released.
2021: The Kissing Booth 3 release
In 2021, Joey King starred in The Kissing Booth 3.
2022: Lead roles in Bullet Train and The Princess
In 2022, Joey King took on lead roles in the action films Bullet Train and The Princess.
2024: Appearances in A Family Affair and Despicable Me 4
In 2024, Joey King appeared in romantic comedy A Family Affair and performed a voice role in Despicable Me 4.
2024: Starred in A Family Affair
In 2024, Joey King starred in Netflix's film A Family Affair.
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