Joey King's acting career began at the tender age of four, when she landed a national spot for Life Cereal. This early start was likely influenced by her grandmother, who had a passion for live theater.
Throughout her childhood, Joey appeared in numerous television shows and movies, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Entourage, Medium, R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour, and "Avenging Angel". She also completed three pilots and was a series regular on the short-lived show "Bent", where she praised the comedic genius of Jeffrey Tambor.
Joey's voice work has been just as impressive, with roles in animated features like Horton Hears a Who! and Ice Age 3-D, as well as the lead character Jessie in the book series adaptation of "The Boxcar Children" and China Girl in Oz the Great and Powerful. She has expressed her delight in bringing characters to life, saying "I think it's really neat to hear my voice come out of animal or creature that someone made from their imagination!"
At just six years old, Joey landed her first film role in Grace, which was shot in the ice-cold ocean. This experience left her hooked on making movies. Her first lead role came at the age of nine in Ramona and Beezus, where she played the mischievous Ramona Quimby. Joey credits this role with changing her life and is grateful to her co-stars, Liz Allen and Denise DeNovi, who remain close friends.
Joey has had the privilege of working with esteemed directors like Christopher Nolan, Sam Raimi, and Roland Emmerich. She has spoken highly of their professionalism and creative vision, citing Nolan's attention to detail and Raimi's gentle guidance.
In addition to her acting career, Joey is committed to making a positive impact on the world. She has spoken to schools and Boys and Girls Clubs about the importance of giving back, and regularly contributes to charities and helps her grandmother deliver food to the elderly through Meals on Wheels.
Joey's performances have earned her widespread critical acclaim, with praise from esteemed critics like Roger Ebert and Amy Biancolli. When asked about her experiences, Joey feels like the luckiest person in the world to be able to do what she loves, surrounded by people she loves.
