
AnnaSophia Robb
Biography
AnnaSophia Robb is an American actress and model, born on December 8, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, USA. The only child of Janet Robb, an interior designer, and David Robb, an architect, AnnaSophia showed an interest in the arts from an early age. She began her artistic career as a child, participating in local theater productions, until at the age of eight, she decided to pursue acting professionally. Shortly afterward, she moved to Los Angeles, where she landed her first commercial roles, including a notable one for the McDonald's chain.
Her acting career began with her leading debut in Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004), a TV movie based on the famous American Girl book series. The following year, in 2005, she starred in Because of Winn-Dixie, where she portrayed the title character, a young girl who forms a special bond with a dog and learns valuable life lessons, and gained worldwide recognition for playing Violet Beauregarde in Tim Burton's adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
In 2007, AnnaSophia solidified her position as a talented actress when she starred in Bridge to Terabithia, a well-received adaptation of the famous children’s book that was praised for its emotional depth and sensitivity. Over the next years, she demonstrated her versatility in a variety of roles, including films such as The Reaping (2007), Jumper (2008), Sleepwalking (2008), Spy School (2008), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), The Space Between (2010), and Soul Surfer (2011), based on the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack. Her performance in Soul Surfer was widely praised by critics.
In 2013, AnnaSophia starred in the critically acclaimed independent film The Way, Way Back, alongside Steve Carell and Toni Collette. In 2017, she starred in Freak Show, produced by Drew Barrymore. She also found success on television, where she had notable roles. She gained fame for portraying the young Carrie Bradshaw in The Carrie Diaries (2013–2014), the prequel to Sex and the City. The following year, she appeared in the historical miniseries Mercy Street (2017), produced by Ridley Scott, and in 2019, she starred in the acclaimed Hulu series The Act, based on a shocking real-life story.
Additionally, AnnaSophia starred in The Expecting, a horror series for Quibi, and appeared in Little Fires Everywhere (2020), where she played the younger version of Reese Witherspoon’s character. In 2021, she was one of the leads in Dr. Death, a miniseries on Peacock, and also starred in the biographical film Lansky, alongside Harvey Keitel and Sam Worthington.
More recently, AnnaSophia starred in the action thriller Rebel Ridge for Netflix, directed by Jeremy Saulnier, and was part of the main cast of the NBC series Grosse Pointe Garden Society.
Alongside her acting career, AnnaSophia Robb graduated from New York University (NYU) and is recognized for her involvement in humanitarian and environmental causes. With a career that began at a young age and a trajectory marked by strong and varied roles, Robb continues to be a respected presence in both film and television.
Known For

TV
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
TV
The Tony Danza Show
Self
2004

TV
Drake & Josh
Liza
2004

TV
The Act
Lacey
2019

TV
Danny Phantom
2004

Film
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Violet Beauregarde
2005

Film
Bridge to Terabithia
Leslie Burke
2007
TV
Sidewalks Entertainment
1988

TV
Dr. Death
Michelle Shughart
2021

Film
Jumper
Young Millie
2008

TV
The Expecting
Emma
2020

TV
Ziwe
2021

Film
Rebel Ridge
Summer McBride
2024

TV
Little Fires Everywhere
Young Elena
2020

TV
Grosse Pointe Garden Society
Alice
2025

TV
The Carrie Diaries
Carrie Bradshaw
2013

Film
Lansky
Anne Lansky
2021

TV
Mercy Street
Alice Green
2016

Film
Race to Witch Mountain
Sara
2009

Film
Soul Surfer
Bethany Hamilton
2011
Filmography
2026FilmI Play Rockyas Sasha Czack2025FilmJean Jacketas Jean Jacket2025TVGrosse Pointe Garden Societyas Alice2024FilmRebel Ridgeas Summer McBride2024FilmHoliday Houseas Shelley2022FilmMac Bethas Witch 12022FilmHorror Anthology Volume 12021TVDr. Deathas Michelle Shughart2021FilmLanskyas Anne Lansky2021FilmGoodnight Darlingas Eldest Daughter2021TVZiwe2020TVThe Expectingas Emma2020FilmWords on Bathroom Wallsas Rebecca2020TVLittle Fires Everywhereas Young Elena2019TVThe Actas Lacey2018FilmDown a Dark Hallas Kit2018FilmFreak Showas Blah Blah Blah2017FilmThe Crashas Creason Clifton2016FilmJack of the Red Heartsas Jack Ferguson2016TVMercy Streetas Alice Green2014FilmSofia Coppola's Little Mermaidas Ariel2013FilmKhumbaas Tombi (voice)2013FilmThe Way Way Backas Susanna Thompson2013TVThe Carrie Diariesas Carrie Bradshaw2011FilmThe Space Betweenas Sam2011FilmSoul Surferas Bethany Hamilton2009FilmRace to Witch Mountainas Sara2008FilmSleepwalkingas Tara2008FilmSpy Schoolas Jackie Hoffman2008FilmJumperas Young Millie2007FilmHave Dreams, Will Travelas Cassie Kennington2007FilmThe Reapingas Loren McConnell2007FilmBridge to Terabithiaas Leslie Burke2005FilmCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryas Violet Beauregarde2005FilmBecause of Winn-Dixieas Opal2004FilmSamantha: An American Girl Holidayas Samantha2004TVThe Tony Danza Showas Self2004TVDanny Phantom2004TVDrake & Joshas Liza2003TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Showas Self1988TVSidewalks Entertainment—FilmESC