Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Peyton List (actress, born 1998)
Discover the career path of Peyton List (actress, born 1998), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Peyton List (born 1998) is an American actress who began her career as a child model. She transitioned to acting with a small role in "27 Dresses" (2008). She gained prominence for her role as Holly Hills in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" film series (2011-2012). List is widely recognized for portraying Emma Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom "Jessie" (2011-2015) and its spin-off "Bunk'd," solidifying her status as a successful actress in children's and teen entertainment.
2002: Uncredited appearance on "As the World Turns"
In 2002, Peyton List made an uncredited appearance on the soap opera As the World Turns.
2004: Appearance on "All My Children" and in "Spider-Man 2"
In 2004, Peyton List appeared on the television show All My Children as Bess, and in the same year made a cameo appearance in the feature film Spider-Man 2, which went uncredited.
2008: Appearance in "27 Dresses"
In 2008, Peyton List appeared in the feature film 27 Dresses, starring as the young version of the character Jane Nichols. The film was a commercial success and served as her acting debut.
2009: Cover of American Girl's Back to School issue
In 2009, Peyton List appeared on the cover of the American Girl's Back to School issue.
2010: Roles in "Remember Me" and "Bereavement"
In 2010, Peyton List appeared in the films Remember Me and Bereavement.
2010: Roles in "Remember Me", "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", "Secrets in the Walls", and "Bereavement"
In 2010, Peyton List was cast in the film Remember Me and also appeared in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Secrets in the Walls, and Bereavement.
2011: Breakthrough Role in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules"
In 2011, Peyton List achieved her breakout role as Holly Hills in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.
2011: Role in "Jessie"
In 2011, Peyton List gained further attention for portraying Emma Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie.
2011: Role in "Something Borrowed" and "Jessie"
In 2011, Peyton List had a role in the romantic comedy film Something Borrowed and began her work on Disney Channel, and was cast as Emma Ross, the eldest of four affluent children, on the Disney Channel series Jessie.
2011: Modeled for Justice magazine
In 2011, Peyton List modeled for Justice magazine.
2011: Role in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules"
In 2011, Peyton List starred as Holly Hills in the comedy film Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. The film performed well commercially.
2012: Role in "The Trouble with Cali"
In 2012, Peyton List appeared in the drama film The Trouble with Cali.
2012: Continued role in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" film series
In 2012, Peyton List continued her role as Holly Hills in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series.
2013: Co-hosting "Pass the Plate"
From 2013, Peyton List co-hosted the Disney Channel program Pass the Plate.
2014: Voicing Princess Rose in "The Seventh Dwarf"
In 2014, Peyton List voiced Princess Rose in the English dub of the German animated film The Seventh Dwarf.
2014: Production began for "The Outcasts"
In 2014, production began for The Outcasts (original title The Outskirts), which wasn't released until three years later.
February 2015: End of "Jessie" series
In February 2015, the Disney Channel series Jessie, starring Peyton List as Emma Ross, ended after four seasons.
2015: Role in "Bunk'd"
In 2015, Peyton List gained further attention for portraying Emma Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom Bunk'd.
2016: Roles in "The Swap" and "The Thinning"
In 2016, Peyton List co-starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie The Swap and appeared in the YouTube Premium film The Thinning.
2016: Role in "The Thinning"
In 2016, Peyton List transitioned to mainstream roles with the YouTube Premium thriller film The Thinning.
2017: Role in "The Outcasts"
In 2017, Peyton List appeared in the teen comedy film The Outcasts as Mackenzie Smith.
October 2018: Release of "Light as a Feather" and singing debut
In October 2018, Peyton List starred in the main role of Olivia Richmond in the first season of the supernatural web series Light as a Feather, which was released through Hulu. Also in 2018, List made her singing debut with the single "Liar Liar".
2018: Continued role in "Bunk'd"
In 2018, Peyton List continued her role as Emma Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom Bunk'd.
2018: Departure from "Bunk'd" and Disney Channel
In 2018, Peyton List left Bunk'd and departed from her work on Disney Channel entirely.
2018: Role in "Light as a Feather"
In 2018, Peyton List starred in the Hulu series Light as a Feather.
2019: Role in "Cobra Kai"
From 2019, Peyton List played Tory Nichols in the Netflix series Cobra Kai.
2019: Role as Batgirl in "Batman: Hush" and "Cobra Kai"
In 2019, Peyton List voiced Barbara Gordon / Batgirl in the direct-to-video superhero film Batman: Hush. That same year, List was cast in the recurring role of Tory Nichols in the YouTube Premium action series Cobra Kai, which she began portraying in its second season.
2020: Roles in "Valley Girl", "Hubie Halloween", and "Paper Spiders"
In 2020, Peyton List appeared in the musical film Valley Girl, had a role in the Netflix comedy-horror film Hubie Halloween, and co-starred in the drama film Paper Spiders.
2020: Roles in "Valley Girl" and "Hubie Halloween"
In 2020, Peyton List's film credits include Valley Girl and Hubie Halloween.
2021: Continued role in "Bunk'd"
In 2021, Peyton List continued her role as Emma Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom Bunk'd.
2021: Role in "Paper Spiders"
In 2021, Peyton List's film credits include Paper Spiders.
June 2022: Cast in "School Spirits"
In June 2022, Peyton List was cast in the lead role in the Paramount+ television series School Spirits.
March 2023: Premiere of "School Spirits"
In March 2023, the Paramount+ television series School Spirits, starring Peyton List in the lead role, premiered.
2023: Role in "School Spirits"
From 2023, Peyton List leads the Paramount+ series School Spirits.
2024: Roles in "Girl Haunts Boy" and "The Inheritance"
In 2024, Peyton List was a part of two films, Girl Haunts Boy and The Inheritance, where she played a short role.
2024: Role in "The Inheritance"
In 2024, Peyton List's film credits include The Inheritance.
2025: Signed with Gersh
In 2025, List signed with Gersh for representation in all areas.
2025: Continued role in "Cobra Kai"
In 2025, Peyton List continued to play Tory Nichols in the Netflix series Cobra Kai.
January 2026: Portrayal of Heather Chandler in "Heathers: The Musical"
In January 2026, Peyton List began portraying the role of Heather Chandler in the Off-Broadway revival of the musical Heathers: The Musical.
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