Keeley Karsten

Keeley Karsten is an American actress.

Biography

A native of New York City, Karsten rose to prominence when she was cast in the Steven Spielberg film The Fabelmans (2022). In March 2025, Karsten was cast in Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair (2026), a miniseries revival of the comedy series Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006). Karsten portrayed the titular character's daughter Leah. Karsten will next appear in the Apple TV miniseries The Savant.

Outside of acting, Karsten is an advocate for mental health, and serves as an ambassador for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2022 The Fabelmans Natalie Fabelman
2024 Adult Best Friends Young Delaney

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Evil Lives Here Child Pam Sinclair 1 episode
2020 Hunters Convent Girl #1 1 episode
2026 Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Leah Miniseries, 4 episodes
2027 The Savant Reg Upcoming miniseries

References

  1. ↑ "Keeley Karsten on Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair". Lo'Ammi. April 10, 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 23, 2021). "Amblin Adds Six To Cast Of Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans', Loosely Based On His Childhood". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 25, 2025). "'Malcolm In The Middle' Revival Sets Malcolm's Siblings & Daughter As Christopher Masterson & Justin Berfield Return And Dewey Is Recast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Letonja, Jana (April 11, 2026). "In Conversation with Keeley Karsten". Numéro. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Meredith, Josh (May 10, 2023). "Channel Kindness Radio | Josh + Keeley". Channel Kindness. Retrieved 15 June 2026.