Summer Fontana Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Boyfriend

Summer Fontana is an American actress who gained recognition at a young age through memorable performances in television and film.

She is best known for portraying the young version of Beth Harmon in Netflix’s acclaimed miniseries The Queen’s Gambit and for playing Hope Mikaelson in The Originals.

Her growing body of work has established her as one of Hollywood’s talented young actresses.

Summer Fontana
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Summer Fontana
Born:	December 7, 2008 (age 17 years old)
Place of Birth:	Canton, Ohio, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White (Caucasian)
Height:	1.73m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Meredith Fontana, Kevin Fontana
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early life and education

Summer Fontana was born on December 7, 2008, in Canton, Ohio, United States.

She spent her childhood under the guidance of her parents, Meredith Fontana and Kevin Fontana, who recognized her passion for performing at an early age and supported her acting ambitions.

She is of White (Caucasian) ethnicity and practices Christianity. Publicly available sources have not confirmed whether she has any siblings.

While pursuing acting professionally, she continued her education through flexible academic arrangements that accommodated her filming schedule.

Career

Summer Fontana began acting as a young child, appearing in commercials before securing guest roles in television.

One of her earliest notable performances came in The Originals, where she portrayed the younger version of Hope Mikaelson, introducing her to audiences of the supernatural drama series.

She later expanded her résumé by appearing in productions such as Basic Witches, Mosaic, and several television commercials.

Her breakthrough arrived in 2020 after starring as young Beth Harmon in Netflix’s award-winning miniseries The Queen’s Gambit.

Her emotionally engaging performance received praise from critics and viewers, helping establish the foundation for her growing career.

Following the success of the series, Fontana continued working in television and film while developing her skills as one of the industry’s emerging young actresses.

Awards and nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Awards (2021) – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Limited Series (The Queen’s Gambit) – Nominated (Ensemble)

Social media

• Instagram Handle: @summerfontanaofficial

Personal life

Summer Fontana, 17, is currently single and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships. She does not have children. Beyond acting, she enjoys reading, painting, travelling, music, and spending time with her family.

She has also expressed an interest in continuing her education while pursuing new opportunities in film and television. Her height is 1.73m.

Net Worth

Summer Fontana has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million USD.

Her income is generated from television and film acting, commercial appearances, endorsements, and promotional partnerships.

Her performances in The Queen’s Gambit and The Originals have significantly contributed to her growing recognition and financial success as a young actress.

Filmography

Films

• The Santa Con (2014)
• Dog Days (2018)

Television

• The Originals (2015–2018)
• Basic Witches (2018)
• Mosaic (2018)
• The Queen’s Gambit (2020)