Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Kaitlyn Maher, actor
Actor

Kaitlyn Maher: Movies & Box Office

films
11
on screen
2009–2018
box office
$590M
average score
70
Born
January 10, 2004 (age 22)
Birthplace
Novi, Michigan, U.S.
Full name
Kaitlyn Ashley Maher
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Singer, Actress
Years active
2008-present, 2009-present
Biggest hits

The Best Kaitlyn Maher Movies

The films of Kaitlyn Maher that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Grinch (2018) leads with $539M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Kaitlyn Maher's Career in Numbers

Kaitlyn Maher's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kaitlyn Maher works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Santa Buddies (2009) to Pup Star: World Tour (2018), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Kaitlyn Maher Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 10

The 2010s were Kaitlyn Maher's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Kaitlyn Maher Movies by Genre

  • Adventure 4
  • Music 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Family 2
  • Drama 1

Adventure is the genre Kaitlyn Maher has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of music (2).

Kaitlyn Maher Career Milestones

First film
Santa Buddies 2009
Biggest box office hit
The Grinch $539M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Grinch Movie Echo Score 70
Newest film
Pup Star: World Tour 2018
11 credits

Kaitlyn Maher Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kaitlyn Maher is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Kaitlyn Maher?

Kaitlyn Maher was born in Novi, Michigan, U.S. in 2004 and is 22 years old. Credited on films since 2009, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kaitlyn Maher is an American singer and actress who first captured national attention as the youngest Top 10 finalist on America's Got Talent in 2008, when she was only four years old. Born Kaitlyn Ashley Maher on January 10, 2004 in Novi, Michigan and raised in Ashburn, Virginia, she began her public performance career with a YouTube‑posted birthday‑party sing‑along that led to a remarkable audition for the reality‑talent show, where her rendition of “Somewhere Out There” impressed both judges and audiences. Following her AG‑Talent success, Maher performed at high‑profile events such as the 2008 National Christmas Tree lighting attended by President George W. Bush, the 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival with First Lady Michelle Obama, and numerous benefit concerts for veterans, children’s charities, and wounded warriors, showcasing a commitment to humanitarian causes alongside her artistic pursuits. In addition to her early live appearances, Maher became the first youth ambassador for Compassion International, travelling to El Salvador to meet her sponsored child and filming a music video for her debut single “You Were Meant to Be.”

Her acting résumé expanded rapidly with voice work as Tiny in the Disney film Santa Buddies (2009) and key roles in The Search for Santa Paws, Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups, and the voice‑lead in the PupStar series (2016‑2019). She also appeared as Piper Goodwin in FOX’s The Goodwin Games (2013) and voiced the President’s Daughter in the animated feature Free Birds (2013). Maher continued her education through homeschooling, later attending The Potomac School and excelling on the USA Debate Team, where she won the national Extemporaneous Debate championship in 2021. Published by The Aspen Institute and enrolled at Duke University (class of 2025), she balances academic achievement with a prolific music career, releasing albums such as You Were Meant to Be (2009) and When Did We All Grow Up? (2023), plus singles “We Could Be” and “Fill It Up” in 2024, solidifying her status as a multifaceted entertainer and advocate.

Works with

Who Kaitlyn Maher Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kaitlyn Maher shares the most films with. Danny Woodburn comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Diedrich Bader (6).

FAQ

Kaitlyn Maher: Questions & Answers

How many movies Kaitlyn Maher has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Kaitlyn Maher been in?

Kaitlyn Maher is credited on 11 films, from 2009 to 2018. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kaitlyn Maher's highest-grossing movie?

The Grinch (2018) is Kaitlyn Maher's biggest box office hit, with $539M worldwide, ahead of A Turtle’s Tale 2: Sammy’s Escape from Paradise (2012) ($49.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Kaitlyn Maher's movies have made $590M.

Kaitlyn Maher's biggest hits

What is the best Kaitlyn Maher movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kaitlyn Maher's best-rated film is The Grinch (2018) with a score of 70.

Best Kaitlyn Maher movies, ranked

How old is Kaitlyn Maher?

Kaitlyn Maher is 22 years old, born on January 10, 2004 in Novi, Michigan, U.S..

What is Kaitlyn Maher's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kaitlyn Maher's filmography is Puppy Star Christmas (2018), in the role of Tiny.

Who does Kaitlyn Maher work with most often?

Kaitlyn Maher shares the most films with Danny Woodburn (7 films), Diedrich Bader (6 films) and Jed Rees (4 films).

The Best Kaitlyn Maher Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

See the ranking

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app