Megan Lawless
Biography
Megan Lawless is an American film and television actress. Born on April 11, 2000, in Washington, D.C., she is of mixed Chinese and Irish-American heritage. Lawless began her career in the entertainment industry at the age of 13. She is recognized for her work as an actress, singer, and dancer. With a professional background spanning both film and television, she has established herself as a emerging talent within the industry. Her professional profile includes a total of 12 known credits, and she maintains a high content score within industry database records. Lawless continues to be noted for her performances in various cinematic and television projects.
Career overview
Megan Lawless began her professional career at age 13. She gained early industry experience with a role in the 2018 film The Hate U Give, where she was credited as playing the character Maya. Her television work includes an appearance in the 2022 production The Girl from Plainville. These early roles helped establish her presence in the film and television industry, contributing to her reputation as a compelling new talent.
Lawless achieved significant recognition for her performance as Sarah Harper in the horror film titled Obsession. While source materials provide conflicting release years for this project, citing both 2025 and 2026, the film is widely identified as her breakout role. This project is frequently cited as the work for which she is best known. Throughout her career, Lawless has built a portfolio consisting of 12 known credits, reflecting her ongoing activity as a performer across multiple media formats.
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- Obsession (2026) as Sarah
- Sugar Beach (2026) as Cassandra
- The Death That Awaits (2025) as Nina
- Killer Rental (2024) as Jenny
- The Girl from Plainville (2022) as Riley Anderson
- The Hate U Give (2018) as Maya Yang
- Table 19 (2017) as Megan-Ann
- Play by Play (2017) as Tracy
- Finding Carter (2014) as Heidi
- Broken Branches as Annie
- Ping as Annie
- Rosebud as Emma