Laila Lockhart Kraner
Laila Lockhart Kraner | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 29, 2008 Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Laila Lockhart Kraner (born May 29, 2008) is an American actress. She is known for starring as Gabby in the Netflix interactive television series Gabby's Dollhouse.[1][2][3][4][5][6] She reprised the role in Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025), a live-action animated musical fantasy comedy film.[7]
Early life
Kraner was born on May 29, 2008 in Boca Raton, Florida.
Career
Kraner began acting at the age of 5, and was cast in Gabby's Dollhouse at age 11. She brought her pet cat and a puppet made from a modified stuffed animal to her audition for the show.[1]
Personal life
Kraner was born in Boca Raton, Florida. Her father is of Dominican ancestry, while her mother is of Russian-Jewish ancestry.[8] In a 2025 interview with USA Today, Kraner described herself as having "a pretty normal life", and said that she enjoys shopping, playing guitar, drawing, and going to the movies with friends. [1]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018 | Black-ish | Young Rainbow Johnson | ABC | Four episodes |
| 2017 | Shots Fired | Kai | Fox | Five episodes |
| 2019 | NOS4A2 | Kid #3 | AMC | One episode |
| 2021–present | Gabby's Dollhouse | Gabby | Netflix | Main role; Also voice; 86 episodes |
| 2024 | Gabby & Friends | YouTube | Main role; five episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Secret of Sinchanae | Ava Donovan | Vertical Entertainment | |
| 2025 | Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie | Gabby | Universal Pictures DreamWorks Animation |
Also voice |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Ticket Trap | Olive |
References
- 1 2 3 Ryan, Patrick (September 29, 2025). "'Gabby's Dollhouse' Star Laila Lockhart Kraner Won the Role with a Hilarious 'Sacrifice'". USA Today. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Laila Lockhart Kraner Carries 'Gabby's Dollhouse' Positivity to DreamWorks' Live-Action Hybrid Film". North Shore News. Associated Press. September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ White, Abbey (May 24, 2025). "'Gabby's Dollhouse' Star Laila Lockhart Kraner on How Upcoming Movie Will Appeal Beyond the Series' Pre-School Audience". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ Eaton, Emmy (September 25, 2025). "Laila Lockhart Kraner, Star of 'Gabby's Dollhouse,' Answers 7 Questions with Emmy". East Idaho News. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Laila Lockhart Kraner on "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie" and New Adventures". NBC New York. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "'Gabby's Dollhouse' Star Laila Lockhart Kraner Spills About Season 10". Scary Mommy. August 5, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Exclusive! Laila Lockhart Kraner Told Us Everything She Could About Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie". Girls' Life. September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ↑ Marriott, Hannah (November 13, 2023). "Gabby's Dollhouse Is a Soothing Alternative to 'Cocaine for Babies' TV". The Guardian. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
External links
- Laila Lockhart Kraner at IMDb
- "Laila Lockhart Kraner". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 26, 2025.