Jessi Mechler
Biography
Jessi Mechler is an American actress and dancer, best known for her role as Nicole in the award-winning film Boyhood (2014). Her other notable roles include: Caroline (young) in the TV series Saving Grace (2010); Gina in the web series Morganville: The Series (2014); Astrology Girl in the feature film Everybody Wants Some!! (2016). She combines her dance training (ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, tap) with her acting skills, which gives her a special presence in roles that require movement and expression. Her appearance in Boyhood, a film shot over 12 years, brought her international attention. Jessi Mechler runs her own YouTube channel with personal clips, behind-the-scenes material, and film scenes. She is also active on Instagram, where she shares insights into her creative life.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Caroline (young)
Grace Hanadarko is a tormented, fast-living Oklahoma City police detective who, despite having an excellent career in solving crimes, takes self-destruction to new heights. After seeing tremendous tragedy, both professionally and personally, Grace reaches a turning point one night and meets a rough-hewn angel with a similar past who wants to help lead her back to the right path.
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Nicole
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Astrology Girl
A comedy that follows a group of friends as they navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Gina
Claire Danvers is trying to get through college, with the popular girl doing her best to make her life a living hell. What she didn't expect is the town to be run by blood sucking vampires.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Laurel
After escaping from summer camp, Thomas and his invisible fox Felix have the adventure of a lifetime.