Kelli Berglund
A Disney XD star who gracefully pivoted to complex adult roles in critically acclaimed dramatic series for premium cable.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American actress·Birthday: February 9·Millennials
Biography
Kelli Berglund first captured attention as Bree Davenport, the super-powered android on Disney XD's 'Lab Rats,' a role that defined her for a generation of young viewers. Rather than remain typecast, she deliberately sought projects that challenged that squeaky-clean image. Her bold move came with Starz's surreal comedy 'Now Apocalypse,' where she played a aspiring actress navigating Hollywood's absurdities. She then demonstrated serious dramatic chops as Crystal Tyler, the ambitious wife of a wrestler, in the critically praised Starz drama 'Heels.' Berglund's career trajectory reflects a conscious and successful effort to evolve from a teen idol into a versatile actress capable of handling nuanced, adult storytelling.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kelli was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kelli Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Kelli's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Bree Davenport across four seasons of the hit Disney XD series 'Lab Rats'.
- Played a series regular role in the Starz wrestling drama 'Heels,' earning critical recognition.
- Headlined the sequel series 'Lab Rats: Elite Force,' continuing the franchise's story.
- Appeared in the avant-garde Starz series 'Now Apocalypse,' marking a sharp departure from her Disney image.
Did You Know?
She is a trained dancer and was on her high school's competitive dance team.
She released a pop single titled 'This Is Me' in 2016.
She has directed several short films.
“Playing an android taught me precision, but I needed a raw role to show I could break.”
