Mykal-Michelle Harris

Mykal-Michelle Harris
Born
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present

Mykal-Michelle Harris is an American actress. She is best known for playing Santamonica Johnson in Mixed-ish, Alice Baxter in Raven's Home and the title character in Ariel.

Early life

Harris was born in Delran Township, New Jersey. She was a straight A student at school. Her mother Kimberly helps her with her acting career.[1]

Career

Harris's first big role of her career was playing Santamonica Johnson in the sitcom Mixed-ish.[2] She then starred as Luna in the Cheaper by the Dozen reboot opposite of Leo Abelo Perry who portrayed Luna's fraternal twin brother Luca.[3]

In 2023, Harris was cast as Alice Baxter in the family sitcom Raven's Home portraying Raven Baxter's niece Alice starting in season five.[4] She has voiced Ariel in Ariel as well as Ariel: Mermaid Tales and Ariel in the Little Mermaid: Songs from the Crystal Cavern.[5]

Personal life

She is currently living with her mother in Santa Clarita, California. Her personal decorative choice often includes unicorns. She is a keen collector of dolls and is a spokesperson for the L.O.L Surprise, Num Noms, and Moj Moj brands from MGA Entertainment.[6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016The GospelSadeShort film
2017I Love You JocelynJo LovelyVoice role; Short film
Bikini MoonAshley
VioletsAnnaShort film
2018The Karma ClubYoung Wendy
First ChristmasCharlotteShort film
2019CODAAlex
2020Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas SpecialLittle Mimi
2022Cheaper by the DozenLuna Baker
2026Toy Story 5Blaze ManoukianVoice role[7]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017The SubstituteMia2 episodes
2018STEM Jr. by Little TikesHost
2019Big Little LiesYoung Bonnie CarlsonRecurring role (season 2)
The AffairMadelineRecurring role
2019–2021Mixed-ishSantamonica JohnsonMain role
2021The Kids Tonight ShowHerself
2021–2023Summer Camp IslandLem MongelloVoice role; Recurring role (season 5–6)
2022–2023Raven's HomeAlice BaxterMain role (season 5–6)
Ada Twist, ScientistLondon (voice)Recurring role (season 3–4)
2023Duck & GooseRadio Star (voice)Episode: "Thistle's Beach/Skunk"
2024Ariel: Mermaid TalesAriel (voice)Main role
2024–presentAriel
2024Disney AnimalsEpisode: "Disney Animals: Under The Sea With Ariel: Whale Sharks"
Wizards Beyond Waverly PlaceNerissaEpisode: "Ain't Gnome Party Like a Wizard Party"
2025Meet Iron Man and His Awesome FriendsRiri Williams / Ironheart (voice)3 shorts
Ariel – The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Crystal CavernArielVoice role; Main role
Vampirina: Teenage VampireRubyEpisode: "First Halloween"
2026I Love You, JocelynJocelynVoice role; Main role[8]
2027OswaldJenMain role; Upcoming series[9]

References

  1. ↑ "New Jersey native Mykal-Michelle Harris is a rising Disney star". 6abc.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  2. ↑ "7-year-old 'Mixed-ish' star Mykal-Michelle Harris's life advice: 'Follow your dreams, never give up'". abc7ny.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Mykal-Michelle Harris". tresamagazine.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Mykal-Michelle Harris, Felix Avitia & Emmy Liu-Wang Interview: Raven's Home Season 5". screenrant.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Mykal-Michelle Harris On Giving Voice To A New Generation Of 'The Little Mermaid' Fans". essence.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "For 'Mixed-ish' actress Mykal-Michelle Harris, it's all about the unicorns". latimes.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ Eddy, Cheryl (February 19, 2026). "The New 'Toy Story 5' Trailer Reminds Us Tech Is a 4-Letter Word". Gizmodo. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  8. ↑ Warner Bros. TV (April 20, 2026). I Love You, Jocelyn | Cartoon Cartoons. Retrieved April 20, 2026 – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 30, 2025). "Jon Favreau's 'Oswald The Lucky Rabbit' Casts Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Mykal-Michelle Harris & Ryder Allen In Series Lead Roles". Deadline. Retrieved January 27, 2026.