Grace Van Dien
Grace Van Dien | |
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Van Dien in 2023 | |
Born | October 15 1996 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Occupation | Actress, Twitch streamer, producer, director |
Known for | Stranger Things, Greenhouse Academy |
Website | https://www.instagram.com/gracevandien/ |
Grace Van Dien (born October 15, 1996) is an American actress, Twitch streamer, and filmmaker. She is best known for her role as Chrissy Cunningham in the fourth season of Stranger Things and for playing Brooke Osmond in the Netflix teen drama Greenhouse Academy. A descendant of Hollywood royalty, Van Dien has carved out a unique space for herself in both traditional entertainment and online streaming platforms.
Early life
Grace was born in Los Angeles, California, to actor Casper Van Dien and actress Carrie Mitchum. She is the great-granddaughter of Golden Age Hollywood actor Robert Mitchum. Growing up in a family steeped in the entertainment industry, she was exposed to the world of film and television from a young age. Initially aspiring to be a writer, her creative interests eventually led her to pursue acting.
Career
Early appearances
Van Dien's first appearance on screen came in 2005 with the reality TV series I Married a Princess, which followed the lives of her family. Her professional acting debut was in the 2014 fantasy film Sleeping Beauty, where she portrayed Princess Dawn under the direction of her father.
Independent films and TV roles
Between 2015 and 2017, Grace appeared in several independent films, including San Andreas Quake and Fire Twister. She also guest-starred in TV series like Code Black and White Famous.
Breakthrough on Netflix
In 2017, Van Dien landed her first major television role as Brooke Osmond in the Netflix original series Greenhouse Academy. She appeared in the show's first two seasons, gaining popularity among younger audiences.
Film work
In 2018, she played actress Sharon Tate in the biographical drama film Charlie Says, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. In 2019, she joined the main cast of the NBC drama The Village as Katie Campbell. Though the series lasted only one season, it added to her growing reputation in the industry.
Stranger Things and recent projects
Van Dien's most high-profile role to date came in 2022, when she portrayed Chrissy Cunningham, a cheerleader with a dark past, in season four of the Netflix sci-fi horror series Stranger Things. Her emotionally compelling performance earned widespread praise despite the character's limited screen time.
Following that success, she appeared in several feature films including V for Vengeance, What Comes Around, Somnium, The Fix, and Silver Star between 2022 and 2025.
Twitch streaming and digital presence
In 2021, Grace launched her Twitch channel under the username BlueFille. She quickly amassed a large following by streaming games such as Valorant, Overwatch, and Fortnite. Her streaming career offered her a more direct, creatively fulfilling outlet and a way to connect with fans outside of traditional media.
Van Dien has also spoken publicly about choosing roles more carefully due to negative experiences on some sets, including inappropriate behavior from a producer. This led her to turn down several acting offers in favor of more empowering projects.
In 2022, she signed with United Talent Agency, and in 2023, she joined the esports and entertainment organization FaZe Clan. However, she left the group later that year following internal controversies.
Personal life
Grace Van Dien has expressed growing interest in writing, directing, and producing, signaling a shift toward behind-the-scenes roles in the entertainment industry. By 2023, she had signed with WME (William Morris Endeavor) to further explore a wider range of creative opportunities.
Legacy
Although she comes from a celebrated Hollywood family, Van Dien has steadily forged her own path—balancing acting, streaming, and independent creative ventures. Her work reflects a modern, multifaceted approach to fame and artistry, blending tradition with digital innovation.