As “Kevin Can Wait” kicks off its second season on September 25, Kevin James’ sitcom continues to be a hit for CBS. One of the show’s stars, Mary-Charles Jones, who plays middle child Sara Gable, has been showcasing her dramatic skills from an early age. Born to be an actress, she quickly went from appearing in advertisements to television and film roles. With the second season of “Kevin Can Wait” underway, let’s dive into five things you might not know about Mary-Charles Jones.
Seattle Roots
Born on December 28, 2001, in Seattle, Washington, Mary-Charles Jones’ family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia the following year. Currently, she splits her time between Atlanta and New York City, where “Kevin Can Wait” films. As the oldest of three girls, Mary-Charles has acted alongside her sister Maggie, and their younger sister Lillian has also taken an interest in acting. The fifteen-year-old actress has a wide range of interests, including photography, singing, wakeboarding, and soccer. She is also the spokesperson for CommuniGift and volunteers for Compassion International.
A Star is Born at a Casting Call
Always an outgoing child with an ability to captivate family, friends, and strangers, Mary-Charles’ parents took her to an open call held by a casting agent in Atlanta. Born with natural talent, she was just four years old but immediately found local and national representation. She was signed by Joy Pervis and by the Osbrink Agency. Mary-Charles began appearing in print and television advertisements both locally and nationally.
Early Career Success
In 2007, Mary-Charles Jones auditioned for her first television show and was cast on ABC’s “October Road”. She played the role of Caitlin Rowen and had a great ability to play emotional storylines. From there, she was picked up for guest appearances and recurring roles on several television shows. She appeared on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and had a recurring role on Miley Cyrus’ Disney Channel hit “Hannah Montana”. She was nominated for the role as best young artist and also received a nomination for her appearance on “Grey’s Anatomy”. Other television shows that Mary-Charles appeared on were “Ben and Kate” and “Hot In Cleveland”.
Making a Mark in Film
Mary-Charles Jones soon found herself getting parts in film. She starred alongside her sister Maggie in the 2011 remake of “Footloose”. She and her sister also appeared in the film “Identity Thief” in 2013 with Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. The same year, Mary-Charles played the lead Isabella in the 2013 television movie “Dear Dumb Diary” based on the Scholastic book series. She also starred in the film “Father of Invention” with Kevin Spacey.
Shining in ‘Kevin Can Wait’
Mary-Charles plays middle child Sara Gable on Kevin James’ CBS sitcom “Kevin Can Wait”. Kevin plays a retired New York police officer and patriarch of his family. Following the first season, the show has made Kevin a widow and will feature his “King of Queens” wife Leah Remini more often as a fellow New York cop. Kevin now must raise his three kids alone. Sara Gable is the often forgotten middle child who must hold the family together. Her older sister Kendra lives with her unemployed fiancé in the family’s garage, while the youngest child Jack is attention-seeking. Mary-Charles said she draws on her own sibling experiences for her role because she can relate to the family dynamic. She understands how siblings can fight and not get along, but in the long run, they love and protect each other. As the oldest of three siblings, Mary-Charles can certainly relate. She is also able to bring her comedic and emotional acting skills to the set of “Kevin Can Wait”.
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