American actress Alexis Arnold was born in Houston, Texas on November 14, 2008. Her mother, Shanda Webb Arnold is a respiratory therapist from Abilene, Texas. Her father, Matthew Arnold is a business owner and fisherman who was raised in Houston. Alexis Arnold spends her days fishing with her dad and grandfather, and when she is not fishing she is acting, modeling or practicing archery with her recurve bow . At the age of 5 Alexis Arnold expressed an interest in acting so her parents did some research and submitted her picture to a local Texas agent. Within days she was signed and has been working in a profession she loves ever since. At 8 years old Alexis also expressed an interest in becoming a film director as well as an actress. She has been extremely blessed to be able to assist directors behind the scenes learning all the work that goes into making amazing movies. Alexis doesn't let her age stop her from following her dreams and learning all that she can about acting and the film industry.