Kyla Pratt
Biography
Kyla Pratt, born September 16, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress and singer who works under the names Kyla Alissa Pratt and Kyla A. Pratt. She voiced Penny Proud in Disney Channel’s animated series The Proud Family and Breanna Latrice Barnes in the UPN sitcom One on One. Pratt played the daughter of Eddie Murphy’s character in the films Dr. Dolittle and Dr. Dolittle 2 and later headlined the direct‑to‑video sequels Dr. Dolittle 3, Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief, and Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts. Her film credits include Fat Albert, Hotel for Dogs and The Proud Family Movie, and she appeared in the television series Let’s Stay Together from 2012 to 2014.
Career overview
Kyla Alissa Pratt was born on September 16, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. She began her career as a child actress, portraying the daughter of Eddie Murphy’s character in the family comedies Dr. Dolittle (1998) and Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001). Pratt continued the franchise in the direct‑to‑video sequels, starring as the lead in Dr. Dolittle 3, Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief, and Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts.
In addition to her film work, Pratt has built a notable television résumé. She provided the voice of Penny Proud in Disney Channel’s animated series The Proud Family, the network’s first original animated series. She also voiced Breanna Latrice Barnes on the UPN sitcom One on One. From 2012 to 2014, Pratt appeared in the BET series Let’s Stay Together. Her film credits include supporting roles in Fat Albert, Hotel for Dogs, and the feature‑length adaptation The Proud Family Movie.
Pratt is sometimes credited as Kyla A. Pratt. Across film, television, and voice work, she has amassed a diverse portfolio that spans family comedies, animated programming, and contemporary sitcoms, establishing her as a recognizable presence in American entertainment.
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71 titles- A Proud Family Wizmas (2026) as Penny (voice)
- Celebrity Weakest Link (2025) as Self - Contestant
- Girl in the Cellar (2025) as Rebecca
- Not Another Church Movie (2024) as Beverly Black
- Animal Control (2023) as Daisy Cannon
- Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022) as Penny (voice)
- Chibiverse (2022) as Penny Proud (voice)
- The Wheel (2022) as Self - Expert
- Call Me Kat (2021) as Randi
- Fantasy Island (2021) as Peaches
- The Addams Family 2 (2021) as Book Girl / Volcano Kid / Festival Kid #1 / Peggy (voice)
- Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts (2021) as Self
- Duncanville (2020) as Allison (voice)
- Let's Meet Again on Christmas Eve (2020) as Corinne
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Mrs. Smith
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Edge Donor
- Back to the Goode Life (2019) as Francesca
- No Time Like Christmas (2019) as Emma
- 25 Words or Less (2018) as Self
- The Christmas Pact (2018) as Sadie
- Best Baddies (2018) as Melody (voice)
- Insecure (2016) as Dina
- Recovery Road (2016) as Trish Collins
- The Secret She Kept (2016) as Tia
- The Soul Man (2012) as Alicia
- Let's Stay Together (2011)
- Hotel for Dogs (2009) as Heather
- Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009) as Maya Dolittle
- A Home for Everyone: The Making of 'Hotel for Dogs' (2009) as Self
- The Mentalist (2008) as Juliana McVie
- Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008) as Maya Dolittle
- Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006) as Maya Dolittle
- The Proud Family Movie (2005) as Penny Proud (voice)
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Georgia James
- The Seat Filler (2004) as Diona Harver
- Fat Albert (2004) as Doris Robertson
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) as Penny Proud (voice)
- Mike's Super Short Show (2003)
- Maniac Magee (2003) as Amanda Beale
- One on One (2001) as Breanna Barnes
- The Proud Family (2001) as Penny Proud (voice)
- Lizzie McGuire (2001) as Brooke Baker
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Maya Dolittle
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Donna Jenkins
- Love & Basketball (2000) as Young Monica
- More Than Puppy Love (2000) as Emily
- The Parkers (1999)
- So Weird (1999) as Kamilah
- Jackie's Back! (1999) as Little Jackie Washington
- The Hughleys (1998) as Kenyatta
- Becker (1998) as Keisha
- Doctor Dolittle (1998) as Maya
- Barney's Great Adventure (1998) as Marcella
- Smart Guy (1997) as Lillie
- Mad City (1997) as The Kids
- The Pretender (1996) as Tracy Johnson
- Moesha (1996) as Patricia
- Moesha (1996) as Sabrina Wilson
- Riot (1996) as Jenny Baker
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- In the House (1995)
- The Baby-Sitters Club (1995) as Becca
- Friends (1994) as Charla Nichols
- ER (1994) as Lily
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Annie
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Basketball Player
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Little Girl
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Kyla Jarvis
- Family Matters (1989) as Kelsey Webster
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kyla Pratt best known for?
Kyla Pratt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Weakest Link (2025), Animal Control (2023), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022).
When and where was Kyla Pratt born?
Kyla Pratt was born on September 16, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Kyla Pratt have?
Kyla Pratt has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.
What is Kyla Pratt's background in cinema and television?
Kyla Pratt, born September 16, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress and singer who works under the names Kyla Alissa Pratt and Kyla A. Pratt. She voiced Penny Proud in Disney Channel’s animated series The Proud Family and Breanna Latrice Barnes in the UPN sitcom One on One. Pratt played the daughter ...