Madison Lintz (born May 11, 1999) is an American actress known for her roles as Sophia Peletier in the AMC post-apocalyptic television drama series The Walking Dead (2010–2012) and as Madeline "Maddie" Bosch in the streaming series Bosch (2015–2021) and its revival Bosch: Legacy (2022–2025).
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Born | May 11, 1999 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Relatives |
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Career
editLintz's acting career began when she was six years old, appearing in commercials as well as voice-overs.[1]
She appeared in the first two seasons of AMC's post-apocalyptic television series The Walking Dead, playing Carol Peletier's 12-year old daughter Sophia.[2][3] She has appeared in the television series Nashville and It's Supernatural. She played the supporting role of Maddie Bosch in the Amazon series Bosch from 2015 until the series ended in 2021, portraying the daughter of the titular character, Harry Bosch. Lintz reprised her role in the spinoff series, Bosch: Legacy, which premiered on Amazon Freevee on May 6, 2022.[4]
She appeared in the independent film titled Newbourne County (2011) and two 2012 films, Parental Guidance[2][5] and After.[6]
Personal life
editLintz was born on May 11, 1999,[7][8] to Kelly Collins Lintz, an actress who played "white bread mom" in We're the Millers,[8] and Marc Lintz,[9] a real estate agent.[8] Lintz's three siblings are Mackenzie, Matt, and Macsen.[8] Her brothers have both appeared on The Walking Dead as Carol's adopted son Henry;[10] Macsen played the young version of Henry from 2016 to 2018,[11] and Matt played the older version of Henry from 2018 to 2019.[12] In 2012, Lintz was living with her family in Alpharetta, Georgia, and was being home-schooled.[2][9] She later attended Covenant Christian Academy.[8]
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | After | Young Ana | |
2012 | Parental Guidance | Ashley | |
2018 | Along Came the Devil | Hannah |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010–2012 | The Walking Dead | Sophia Peletier | Recurring Role; 8 episodes |
2011 | It's Supernatural | Natalia | |
2012 | Nashville | Dana Butler | |
2012 | American Judy | Annie | Television movie |
2015–2021 | Bosch | Maddie Bosch | Main role; 64 episodes |
2022–present | Bosch: Legacy | Maddie Bosch | Main role; 20 episodes |
Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
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2023 | The Walking Dead: Destinies | Sophia Peletier / Female Woodbury Goon #1 |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actress | The Walking Dead | Nominated | [13] |
2016 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress (14–21) | Bosch | Nominated | [14] |
2021 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor on a Television Series | Nominated | [15][16] |
References
edit- ^ "Madison Lintz as Sophia Peletier". AMC. Archived from the original on February 7, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ a b c Brett, Jennifer (December 13, 2012). "Life after zombie death: Getting role in Midler-Crystal comedy". Living. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. D2. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Hinckley, David (February 10, 2012). "Life-or-death decisions are a big deal as 'The Walking Dead' steps into season's second half". Daily News. p. 106. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Gettell, Oliver (March 10, 2022). "Titus Welliver is back in first 'Bosch: Legacy' teaser — find out when the spin-off premieres". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ^ Kotowski, Meghan (December 19, 2012). "Lintz talks behind the scenes of 'Parental Guidance'". Gwinnett Daily Post. Archived from the original on December 2, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Gingold, Michael (August 27, 2012). "Madison Lintz Talks 'Walking Dead's' Sophia and 'After'". Fangoria. Archived from the original on October 28, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Legge, Lisa (May 11, 2016). "Famous birthdays May 11; and: Adele's ex wants a little credit". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Archived from the original on May 12, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
Actress Madison Lintz of "The Walking Dead" is 17.
- ^ a b c d e Ho, Rodney (April 25, 2017). "Alpharetta's Madison Lintz talks about 'Bosch' role, 'The Walking Dead,' Cheeky". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ a b Stucka, Mike (September 29, 2013). "Comic Con in Warner Robins melds fantasy with reality". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Gebhardt, Ashley. "An Interview with "Under the Dome" star Mackenzie Lintz". So Fetch Daily. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ Bradley, Bill (April 2, 2018). "'Walking Dead' Delivers A Carol Easter Egg On Easter". Huffington Post. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ "The Walking Dead's Matt Lintz cast in Ms. Marvel series". Undead Walking. November 22, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "34th Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Young Artist Awards » Young Artist Awards". youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (March 4, 2021). "Saturn Awards Nominations: 'Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker', 'Tenet', 'Walking Dead', 'Outlander' Lead List". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (October 27, 2021). "Saturn Awards Winners: 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Leads With Five Prizes – Full List". Deadline Hollywood.