Matthews North Carolina Woman Scores Dream Movie Role
Many kids grow up dreaming of careers they hope to pursue. For a Matthews North Carolina woman that dream centered around acting. Miia Harris stars as “Clawdeen Wolf” in Nickelodeon’s “Monster High: The Movie.” According to WSOC, the movie released in October. Harris, who knew as a young girl she wanted to be an actress, always wanted her parents to move to Los Angeles. And now, after many auditions and years since that dream began, it came true. The Matthews North Carolina woman auditioned virtually just before leaving for college. She says she booked the role just weeks after starting school. She points out her passion for transforming into characters drives her love of acting. This role proves particularly exciting since Harris gets to be a purple werewolf. She says, “If you have this passion for something at the end of the day it doesn’t even really matter if you succeed because it’s what you love to do.” The sequel is set to release later this year.
The Monster High Fashion Doll line by Mattel inspired the movie. The synopsis describes the plot centering around Clawdeen, who starts attending Monster High. She soon discovers a plot that would destroy her school and reveal her half-human, half-werewolf identity. Watching the trailer, I see a bit of Sky High, Harry Potter and Glee. It’s described as fantasy/musical. There are several moments where the cast breaks into song and dance reminiscent of Glee. Hopefully for Miia Harris, this is only the beginning. We wish her the best as she pursues her lifelong dream.
List of the Most Famous Actors From North Carolina
Michael C. Hall
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina (2/1/1971)
Known for:
— Dexter Morgan in “Dexter” (2006-2013)
— Ken Castle in “Gamer” (2009)
— David Fisher in “Six Feet Under” (2001-2005)
Brian Tyree Henry
Born: Fayetteville, North Carolina (3/31/1982)
Known for:
— Jefferson Davis in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018)
— Daniel Carty in “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018)
— Jamal Manning in “Widows” (2018)
Zach Galifianakis
Born: Wilkesboro, North Carolina (10/1/1969)
Known for:
— Alan in “The Hangover” (2009)
— Jake in “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” (2014)
— Ethan Tremblay in “Due Date” (2010)
Aldis Hodge
Born: Onslow County, North Carolina (9/20/1986)
Known for:
— Levi Jackson in “Hidden Figures” (2016)
— Jim Brown in “One Night in Miami…” (2020)
— Raymond in “Die Hard with a Vengeance” (1995)
Nick Searcy
Born: Cullowhee, North Carolina (3/7/1959)
Known for:
— General Hoyt in “The Shape of Water” (2017)
— Father Montgomery in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017)
— Art Mullen in “Justified” (2010-2015)
J.B. Smoove
Born: Plymouth, North Carolina (12/16/1965)
Known for:
— Mr. Dell in “Spider-Man: Far from Home” (2019)
— Cabbie in “Date Night” (2010)
— Flats in “Hall Pass” (2011)
David Aaron Baker
Born: Durham, North Carolina (8/14/1963)
Known for:
— Millroy in “Edge of Darkness” (2010)
— Man Getting into Cab in “Two Weeks Notice” (2002)
— Dan Stein in “Kissing Jessica Stein” (2001)
John Newton
Born: Chapel Hill, North Carolina (12/29/1965)
Known for:
— Antonio ‘Tintín’ Vizintín in “Alive” (1993)
— Sgt. Cody Cullen in “The Christmas Card” (2006)
— Ryan McBride in “Melrose Place” (1998-1999)
Michael Johnston
Born: Rutherfordton, North Carolina (2/22/1996)
Known for:
— Corey in “Teen Wolf” (2015-2017)
— Adam in “Supergirl” (2018)
— Neil in “Slash” (2016)
Jim Rash
Born: Charlotte, North Carolina (7/15/1971)
Known for:
— Lewis in “The Way Way Back” (2013)
— Dean Pelton in “Community” (2009-2015)
— Writer in “The Descendants” (2011)
Sean Bridgers
Born: Chapel Hill, North Carolina (3/3/1968)
Known for:
— Old Nick in “Room” (2015)
— Chris Cleek in “The Woman” (2011)
— Will Sumrall in “Free State of Jones” (2016)
Jack Hogan
Born: Chapel Hill, North Carolina (11/25/1929)
Known for:
— Kirby in “Combat!” (1962-1967)
— Chief Ranger Jack Moore in “Sierra” (1974)
— Billy Riker in “Sea Hunt” (1958-1959)
Loudon Wainwright III
Born: Chapel Hill, North Carolina (9/5/1946)
Known for:
— Beamen in “Big Fish” (2003)
— Grandpa Goodman in “G-Force” (2009)
— Uncle Dale in “Elizabethtown” (2005)
Randy Boone
Born: Fayetteville, North Carolina (1/17/1942)
Known for:
— Randy Benton in “The Virginian” (1964-1966)
— Easy in “Terminal Island” (1973)
— Francis in “Cimarron Strip” (1967-1968)
Eric Freeman
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina (7/13/1965)
Known for:
— Ricky Caldwell in “Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2” (1987)
— Bones in “In Living Color” (1990-1992)
— Jeff in “Murder Weapon” (1989)
Christoph Sanders
Born: Hendersonville, North Carolina (4/21/1988)
Known for:
— Kyle Anderson in “Last Man Standing” (2011-2021)
— Hoyt in “Faith Based” (2020)
— Wooden’s Boy in “Hounddog” (2007)
Paul Schneider
Born: Asheville, North Carolina (3/16/1976)
Known for:
— Gus in “Lars and the Real Girl” (2007)
— Paul in “All the Real Girls” (2003)
— Mr. Brown in “Bright Star” (2009)
Andy Griffith
Born: Mount Airy, North Carolina (6/1/1926)
– Died: 7/3/2012Known for:
— Andy Taylor in “The Andy Griffith Show” (1960-1968)
— Larry ‘Lonesome’ Rhodes in “A Face in the Crowd” (1957)
— Old Joe in “Waitress” (2007)
Sidney Blackmer
Born: Salisbury, North Carolina (7/13/1895)
– Died: 10/6/1973Known for:
— Roman Castevet in “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968)
— Seth Lord in “High Society” (1956)
— Fernand Mondego in “The Count of Monte Cristo” (1934)
Burgess Jenkins
Born: Winston-Salem, North Carolina (10/24/1973)
Known for:
— Ray Budds in “Remember the Titans” (2000)
— Dr. Todd Lowry in “Chicago Med” (2021)
— Beau in “Uncle Frank” (2020)
Matthew Settle
Born: Hickory, North Carolina (9/17/1969)
Known for:
— Jacob Wheeler in “Into the West” (2005)
— Will Benson in “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” (1998)
— Larson in “U-571” (2000)
George Grizzard
Born: Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina (4/1/1928)
– Died: 10/2/2007Known for:
— John Bradley in “Flags of Our Fathers” (2006)
— Ed Thompson in “Bachelor Party” (1984)
— Senator Fred Van Ackerman in “Advise & Consent” (1962)
Jareb Dauplaise
Born: North Carolina (3/18/1979)
Known for:
— Frat Guy in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009)
— Nacho Libre in “Epic Movie” (2007)
— Jareb in “Drillbit Taylor” (2008)
Robert Duncan McNeill
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina (11/9/1964)
Known for:
— Kevin Corrigan in “Masters of the Universe” (1987)
— Lt. Tom Paris in “Star Trek: Voyager” (1995-2001)
— Producer in “The Battery” (1998)
Ben Cook
Born: Eden, North Carolina (12/11/1997)
Known for:
— Aaron Fisher in “Paterno” (2018)
— Mouthpiece in “West Side Story” (2021)
— Adam Turner in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2017)
Drew Starkey
Born: Hickory, North Carolina (11/4/1993)
Known for:
— Garrett in “Love, Simon” (2018)
— Cop 115 in “The Hate U Give” (2018)
— Rafe in “Outer Banks” (2020-2021)
Gregory Walcott
Born: Wendell, North Carolina (1/13/1928)
– Died: 3/20/2015Known for:
— Jeff Trent in “Plan 9 from Outer Space” (1957)
— Pope in “The Eiger Sanction” (1975)
— Potential Backer in “Ed Wood” (1994)
Murray Hamilton
Born: Washington, North Carolina (3/24/1923)
– Died: 9/1/1986Known for:
— Vaughn in “Jaws” (1975)
— Mr. Robinson in “The Graduate” (1967)
— Alphonse Paquette in “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959)
James McEachin
Born: Rennert, North Carolina (5/20/1930)
Known for:
— Victor Milson in “2010: The Year We Make Contact” (1984)
— Al Monte in “Play Misty for Me” (1971)
— Det. Arthur Brown in “Fuzz” (1972)
Geno Segers
Born: Winston-Salem, North Carolina (11/28/1976)
Known for:
— Dwayne in “Perfect Harmony” (2019-2020)
— Danny Trudeau in “Yellowstone” (2018)
— Chayton Littlestone in “Banshee” (2014-2016)
Lee Norris
Born: Greenville, North Carolina (9/25/1981)
Known for:
— Young Mike Mageau in “Zodiac” (2007)
— Officer in “Gone Girl” (2014)
— Marvin ‘Mouth’ McFadden in “One Tree Hill” (2003-2012)
Yusuf Gatewood
Born: Hillsborough, North Carolina (9/12/1982)
Known for:
— Doug in “The Interpreter” (2005)
— Howard in “Wonder Boys” (2000)
— Vincent Griffith in “The Originals” (2014-2018)
Torrey B. Lawrence
Born: Rocky Mount, North Carolina (3/18/1974)
Known for:
— Saloon Hardcase in “The Harder They Fall” (2021)
— Joe in “Aquarium of the Dead” (2021)
— Gabriel in “The Annunciation” (2018)
Christian Jules Le Blanc
Born: Fort Bragg, North Carolina (8/25/1958)
Known for:
— Patrolman Junior Abernathy in “In the Heat of the Night” (1988)
— Michael Baldwin in “The Young and the Restless” (1991-2021)
— Sheriff in “Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss” (1993)
Edwin Hodge
Born: Onslow County, North Carolina (1/26/1985)
Known for:
— Dorian in “The Tomorrow War” (2021)
— Basketball Teen #1 in “Big Momma’s House” (2000)
— Bloody Stranger in “The Purge” (2013)
Brian Huskey
Born: Charlotte, North Carolina (9/8/1968)
Known for:
— Leon West in “Veep” (2012-2019)
— Victor Schmemmerhorn-Fish V in “Another Period” (2013-2018)
— Regular Sized Rudy in “Bob’s Burgers” (2013-2021)
Tequan Richmond
Born: Burlington, North Carolina (10/30/1992)
Known for:
— Bryson Broyer in “Boomerang” (2019-2020)
— Drew in “Everybody Hates Chris” (2005-2009)
— T.J. Ashford in “General Hospital” (2012-2018)
Brandon W. Jones
Born: Greensboro, North Carolina (5/7/1988)
Known for:
— Andrew Campbell in “Pretty Little Liars” (2013-2015)
— Charlie Russell in “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (2011-2012)
— Liam in “Lie to Me” (2010-2011)
Lachlan Watson
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina (4/12/2001)
Known for:
— Theo Putnam in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” (2018-2020)
— Sasha in “Electric Easy” (2021)
— Make-Up Department in “Passing” (2019)
Isaac Powell
Born: Greensboro, North Carolina (12/30/1994)
Known for:
— Actor in “Cat Person”
— Rhys in “Dear Evan Hansen” (2021)
— Troy Lord in “American Horror Story” (2021)
