Holliston Coleman
Holliston Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Holliston Taylor Coleman June 30, 1992[1] Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Holli Coleman Holliston |
| Education | Columbia University[2] |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1997–2013, 2026–present |
| Spouse | David Dizon |
Holliston Taylor Coleman is a former American actress. She is perhaps best known for starring in the Paramount feature film, Bless the Child, and her recurring role in the television series Medium.
Life and career
Coleman was born Holliston Taylor Coleman on June 30, 1992, in Pasadena, California, the daughter of Doris (née Berg) and Robert Moorhouse Coleman, Jr.[3][4] She is the elder sister of actor Bobby Coleman.[5] Coleman began acting at age four when, on her first theatrical audition, she booked the part of Horace Bing's daughter in the television series Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman.
At the age of 8, Coleman booked the title role as "the Child" (Cody) in the Paramount feature film Bless the Child, starring opposite Academy Award winner Kim Basinger. Coleman played an autistic child overwhelmed by messages from God and pursued by agents of evil.
On January 17, 2026, Coleman released her debut single, "Flowerbed" under the stage name Holliston.[6][7]
Personal life
Coleman currently works for "Five Acres", a child care facility in Los Angeles, California.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Samantha Bing | "Before the Dawn" |
| Ally McBeal | Cara Dawson (age 4) | "The Affair" | |
| 1998 | Baywatch | Bridget | "Countdown" |
| 1999 | Power Rangers Lost Galaxy | Mandy | "Memories of Mirinoi" |
| 2001 | Judging Amy | Leslie Crouse | "The Last Word" |
| 2002 | ER | Brianna Cooper | "It's All in Your Head" |
| Touched by an Angel | Daniella 'Danni' Blake | "Hello, I Love You" | |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Melanie Cramer | "Charisma" |
| 2007 | Private Practice | Tess Sullivan | "In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole" |
| 2005–2010 | Medium | Hannah | recurring[9] |
| 2009 | Mental | Leeza | "Coda" |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Supreme Sanction | Bailey McNamara | TV movie |
| 2000 | Bless the Child | Cody O'Connor | |
| 2001 | Dinner with Friends | Laurie | TV movie |
| 2002 | Hard Cash | Megan | aka Run for the Money |
| Miss Lettie and Me | Travis | TV movie | |
| 2003 | A Carol Christmas | Lily | TV movie |
| 2004 | The Hollywood Mom's Mystery | Chloe Freers | TV movie |
| 2005 | Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch | Teresa | Direct to video[10] |
| 2007 | Love's Unending Legacy | Belinda Marshall | TV movie |
| 2009 | Touched | Nilsa | |
| 2013 | Robosapien: Rebooted | Megan |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actress Age Ten or Under | Cody O'Connor in Bless the Child | Nominated |
| 2001 | Saturn Award | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Cody O'Connor in Bless the Child | Nominated |
| 2003 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Special - Supporting Young Actress | Travis in Miss Lettie and Me | Nominated |
Discography
Singles
| Song | Details | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date Released | |||
| Flowerbed |
|
TBD | January 17, 2026[11] |
References
- ^ "✨2️⃣6️⃣✨ . . . #birthday #piñata #june #2018". instagram.com.
- ^ "About - Holliston Coleman". holli-coleman.squarespace.com.
- ^ "Claire Virginia Coleman October 14, 1916 - May 16, 2010". www.ungerfuneralchapel.com.
- ^ "Dr. Paul Conrad Berg (2009)". www.legacy.com.
- ^ "Big brother, you bring me so much joy. I miss you like crazy. Happy birthday, @mitchellbailbonds! #may3 #2016 #lovehimdearly #tb". instagram.com.
- ^ "I haven't posted in years, but I had to share: I've released my first song! I've always loved writing songs, and this one has a special place in my heart. It's the first one @thatdizon and I ever wrote together, and it also helped me process the toughest time in my life. Lyrics and singing by me, music production by David. "Flowerbed" by Holliston, out wherever you listen to music". www.instagram.com.
- ^ "FINALLY DROPPING MUSIC - link in bio or look up "Flowerbed" by Holliston wherever you listen to your music. Holli and I finally uploaded the first song we ever wrote together! She did the singing and writing, I did the music. Full album coming Mar 6". instagram.com.
- ^ "Holliston Coleman - Five Acres". www.linkedin.com.
- ^ "Holliston Coleman Profession Actor". www.tvguide.com.
- ^ "Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch: Where to Watch & Stream Online". www.yahoo.com.
- ^ "Flowerbed - Single". music.apple.com.