'It’s a Wonderful Life' actress coming to Columbus for 'Jimmy' premiere

Amani Bayo, Columbus DispatchMon, October 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM UTC

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Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu in "It’s a Wonderful Life," will attend the Columbus premiere of Jimmy Stewart biopic "Jimmy" on Oct. 16.

Zuzu Bailey is coming to Columbus.

Karolyn Grimes, who played Jimmy Stewart’s young daughter in the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life," is scheduled to attend the Columbus premiere of "Jimmy," a new biopic about her former co-star, on Oct. 16.

The event will take place at Lennox Town Center 24, 777 Kinnear Road. Tickets are on sale now.

Grimes was 6 when she played Zuzu in the 1946 film, delivering one of its best-known lines: "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."

Her visit comes as "It’s a Wonderful Life" approaches its 80th anniversary.

When is Karolyn Grimes appearing in Columbus?

The premiere’s event listing includes a live conversation with Grimes, actress Kara Killmer and the film’s producers.

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For the listing’s 6:45 p.m. program, doors open at 6 p.m. for a red carpet and refreshments. The conversation begins at 6:45 p.m., followed by the movie at 7 p.m., according to the event listing.

Tickets are available through Phoenix Theatres.

What is the movie 'Jimmy' about?

Directed by Aaron Burns, "Jimmy" follows Stewart from his Academy Award-winning work in "The Philadelphia Story" through his World War II service as a combat pilot and his return to Hollywood to play George Bailey in "It’s a Wonderful Life."

KJ Apa stars as Stewart. Grimes also appears in the film's cast list.

The Columbus event offers an early look at the movie before its Nov. 6 theatrical release, according to the film’s official website.

Trending reporter Amani Bayo can be reached at abayo@dispatch.com.

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