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Keeley Karsten is an American actress.
A native of New York City,[1] Karsten rose to prominence when she was cast in the Steven Spielberg film The Fabelmans (2022).[2] In March 2025, Karsten was cast in Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair (2026), a miniseries revival of the comedy series Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006). Karsten portrayed the titular character's daughter Leah.[3] Karsten will next appear in the Apple TV miniseries The Savant.[4]
Outside of acting, Karsten is an advocate for mental health, and serves as an ambassador for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Fabelmans | Natalie Fabelman | |
| 2024 | Adult Best Friends | Young Delaney |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Evil Lives Here | Child Pam Sinclair | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Hunters | Convent Girl #1 | 1 episode |
| 2026 | Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair | Leah | Miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 2026 | The Savant | Reg | Upcoming miniseries |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Keeley Karsten on Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair". Lo'Ammi. April 10, 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 23, 2021). "Amblin Adds Six To Cast Of Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans', Loosely Based On His Childhood". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 25, 2025). "'Malcolm In The Middle' Revival Sets Malcolm's Siblings & Daughter As Christopher Masterson & Justin Berfield Return And Dewey Is Recast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ Letonja, Jana (April 11, 2026). "In Conversation with Keeley Karsten". Numéro. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ Meredith, Josh (May 10, 2023). "Channel Kindness Radio | Josh + Keeley". Channel Kindness. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
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