Carla Jeffery, Disney’s ‘Zombies’ Actress, Dies at 33
Jeffery also had recurring roles in shows such as 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Southland.'
She was not on the list.
Carla Jeffery, best known for her role as Bree in Disney‘s Zombies franchise, died on Tuesday. She was 33.
Alexanders Talent Management announced her death, writing in a statement shared on her Instagram, “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old.
“Carla joined the Alexanders Talent Management family at the
age of 12. For more than 20 years, we had the privilege of watching her grow
into a beautiful, vibrant and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile
could light up any room,” her team’s statement continued. “As Bree in Disney’s
hit Zombies franchise, Carla shared her joy, humor and bright spirit with
audiences around the world.”
Jeffery’s cause of death wasn’t immediately available.
Born on July 10, 1993, in Houston, Jeffery began her career as a child actor, appearing in Phat Girlz, iCarly, Miss Guided, Southland, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Men of a Certain Age, Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up.
Her most notable role was in Disney’s Zombies franchise, where she plays Bree, a bubbly cheerleader at Seabrook High and the loyal best friend to the main character, Addison (Meg Donnelly). Jeffery starred in Zombies (2018), Zombies 2 (2020), Zombies 3 (2022) and voiced the character in 2024’s Zombies: The Re-Animated Series.
Jeffery’s other onscreen credits included Scream Queens, American Vandal, Uncle Buck, Girl on the Edge, Teacher of the Year, Puzzled and Spider-Man.
Her management company concluded, “Carla was more than a client; she was family. Our hearts are with Carla’s family and loved ones during this devastating time. We respectfully ask that their privacy be honored as they grieve this unimaginable loss. Rest beautifully, Carla. Your light will never be forgotten.”
Milo Manheim, who starred alongside Jeffery in the Zombies
films, paid tribute on his Instagram Story, writing, “Love you Carlaboo. The
sweetest, kindest, most loving person.” He also shared a clip of her iCarly
dancing scene, adding, “I pray you would want this brought back real quick. I
fuckin love you. Thank you for spreading so much joy.”
Filmography
Film
Year Film Role Notes
2006 Phat Girlz Jazmin (age 10) Minor role
2014 Teacher of the
Year Vondra
2015 Girl on the
Edge Crystal
2016 Exchange Brigitte
2018 Zombies Bree A
main character
2020 Zombies 2
2022 Zombies 3
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007–2009 Curb
Your Enthusiasm Keysha Black Reoccurring character; seasons 6–7
2008 Miss Guided Student Episode:
"High School Musical"
iCarly Girl at
Cheesecake Warehouse Episode:
"iWin a Date"
2009 Lie to Me Student Episode:
"Pilot"
Southland Janila Episodes: "Unknown Trouble",
"Mozambique", "Westside", "Derailed"
2010 Men of a
Certain Age Fran Episode: "Back in the Sh*t"
2011 Good Luck
Charlie Jean Episode: "Baby's New Shoes"
Torchwood Teenager Episode: "The New World"
2012–2013 Shake It
Up Margie Episodes: "Spirit It Up", "Stress It Up"
2013 Super Fun Night Becky Episode:
"Pilot"
2014 Suburgatory Shira Episode:
"Catch and Release"
2015 Crazy
Ex-Girlfriend Super Cheery Camp Girl Episode: "Josh Just Happens to Live
Here!"
2016 Best Friends
Whenever Karen Episode: "A Time to Double Date"
Uncle Buck Kiana Episode: "I Got This"
Free Period Brigitte Episode: "Exchange"
Scream Queens Frumpy
Girl #3 Episode: "Halloween
Blues"
2017 American Vandal Sierra Sherrington Episodes: "Hard Facts: Vandalism and
Vulgarity", "A Limp Alibi", "Nailed", "Premature
Theories"
2020 Game On: A
Comedy Crossover Event Young
Peaches Episode: "Family
Reunion: Remember the Family's Feud?"
Spider-Man Mania
(voice) Episode: "Maximum
Venom"
2023 Zombies: The
Re-Animated Series Shorts Bree (voice) Episode: "I Think We're a Clone
Now"
2024 Zombies: The
Re-Animated Series Bree 15 episodes
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