Mary Mouser

Mary Mouser during an interview in January 2021

Mary Mouser
Born	Mary Matilyn Mouser Birth date -1st March 1966 Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2002–present

Mary Matilyn Mouser (born May 9, 1996) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Samantha LaRusso in the Netflix series Cobra Kai, a sequel to the original The Karate Kid films.

Early life

Mary Mouser was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She began her acting career at a young age, starting as a photo double in the film Signs at the age of five.

Career

Mouser's early career included voice work and guest appearances on various television series. She provided the voice for Eloise in the animated series Me, Eloise. She also had guest roles on shows such as Without a Trace, Scrubs, and One Life to Live.

In 2010, Mouser was cast as Lacey Fleming on the ABC series Body of Proof, where she played the daughter of Dana Delany's character, Dr. Megan Hunt. This role brought her significant recognition and showcased her acting abilities.

In 2018, Mouser gained widespread fame for her role as Samantha LaRusso in Cobra Kai, which continues the story of The Karate Kid films. The series was initially released on YouTube Premium before moving to Netflix, where it gained a larger audience.

Personal life

Mary Mouser has been open about her struggles with type 1 diabetes, which she was diagnosed with in 2009. She uses her platform to raise awareness about the condition and support others who are affected by it.

Filmography

Film

• Signs (2002) - Additional voices
• Son of the Mask (2005) - Alvey Avery
• Mr. Fix It (2006) - Christine Pastore
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) - Audrey Gibson

Television

• Without a Trace (2004) - Amy Rose
• Scrubs (2005) - Little Girl
• One Life to Live (2007) - Young Debra
• Body of Proof (2011–2013) - Lacey Fleming
• Cobra Kai (2018–present) - Samantha LaRusso

Awards and nominations

Mouser has received several nominations and awards for her performances, particularly for her role in Cobra Kai.

See also

• List of Cobra Kai characters
• The Karate Kid (franchise)

External links

[https://www.imdb.com/name/{{#property:P345}} / Mary Mouser] on IMDb