Who Is Ashley Johnson? – Ashley Suzanne Johnson is an American film and television actress who is not only known for her acting work but also for lending her voice to video games. She has been actively working in the industry since 1990 and has made numerous screen appearances throughout her acting career. As a child actor, she starred in several films including Lionheart (1990), Nine Months (1995), and in TV series such as Growing Pains (1990-1992), Kids Incorporated (1992), Men Don’t Tell, and Phenom. Her social media presence is quite impressive. She has massive fan-following on her Instagram handle and often shares her pictures and information about her upcoming projects. Let’s know more about the beautiful star Ashley Johnson in this article.
Early Life & Education – She was born on August 9, 1983, in Camarillo, California, U.S. Her mother, Nancy (née Spruiell) is a former independent filmmaker and her father, Clifford Johnson was the exploration ship captain. When Ashley was nine days old, her father started a new job due to which they had to move to Franklin, Michigan. Her family lived for a couple of years over there and then returned to California, and finally settled in Los Angeles. At 15, she completed her graduation from a private school. Later, she attended the International School of Music where she studied violin and piano.
Career – She made her acting debut at the age of six after landing a small role on the sitcom Growing Pains where Ashley played Chrissy Seaver. Her performance won three Young Artist Awards nominations and the actor later reprised her role in two TV films titled The Growing Pains Movie (2000) and Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers (2004). She started her film career as a child actor in Sheldon Lettich’s action drama Lionheart in which she was cast as Nicole Gaultier.
Ashley bagged the main role of Mary Margaret Doolan in the American sitcom Phenom appearing alongside Angela Goethals, Judith Light, Todd Louiso, William Devane, and Jennifer Len. She was seen in all 22 episodes for a season. After that, she appeared as Casey Emmerson in 12 episodes of the American sitcom All-American Girl, which aired on ABC for only one season. In the 1995 romantic comedy film Nine Months, Ashley played Shannon Dwyer along with Hugh Grant and Julianne Moore.
Meanwhile, the actress also started her career as a voice artist and provided her voice in the following TV series What a Cartoon! (1995), Jumanji (1996-1999), Recess (1997-2001), King of the Hill (2004-2010), Ben 10: Alien Force (2008-2010), and Minecraft: Story Mode (2015–2016). Besides films and TV series, she also lent her voice to video games including Teen Titans, The Last of Us, The Last of Us: Left Behind, The Last of Us Part II, and Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical.
Over the years, the actress has been cast in a variety of roles but her best-known performances include as Amber Ahmed on The Killing (2011–2012) and Patterson on Blindspot (2015–2020). She is lined up with two TV series which are currently in the development stage and soon will be available for streaming. Ashley will next be seen as Auggie James in the fantasy adventure Candela Obscura. The other two projects are still under wraps.
Ashley Johnson Height Weight Body Stats Biography Facts
Ashley Johnson Personal Details
- Birth Name : Ashley Suzanne Johnson
- Nick Name : Dasher
- Birthday : August 9, 1983
- Age : 39
- Birthplace : Camarillo, California, US
- Nationality : American
- Religion : Not Known
- Build : Slim
- Occupation : Actress
- Ethnicity : White
- Zodiac Sign : Leo
- Sexuality : Straight
- Eye Color : Blue
- Hair Color : Honey Blonde (Natural)
Ashley Johnson Family
- Father : Clifford Johnson (Exploration Ship Captain)
- Mother : Nancy Spruiell Johnson (Film Producer)
- Siblings : Haylie Johnson (Older Sister – Actor), Chris Johnson (Older Brother – Actor)
- Spouse : Brian W. Foster (2012–present; engaged)
- Children : None
Ashley Johnson Measurements
- Height in Meter : 1.65 m (165 cm)
- Height in Feet : 5 Feet 5 Inches
- Weight in Kg : 53 kg
- Weight in lbs : 117 lbs
- Body Measurement : 36-23-35 Inches
- Cup Size : B
- Shoe Size : 9.5 (US) or 7 (UK) or 40 (EU)
- Dress Size : 6 (US) or 8 (EU)
Ashley Johnson Dating History
Brian W. Foster (2012-Present) – Ashely Johnson and Brian W. Foster started dating in 2012. The duo got engaged in December 2018. When they are planning for the marriage is yet to be announced.
Ashley Johnson Distinctive Features
- Nasal Voice
- Beautiful Smile
Ashley Johnson Facts
- She is an avid gun shooter.
- Ashley is a former Miss Jr. Michigan.
- In 2000, Her father died from cancer & Hepatitis C.
- She had a role in Marvel’s superhero film The Avengers. Ashley played the role of a waitress named Beth who was saved by Captain America.
- She loves singing.
- Ashley can play violin, piano, guitar, and cello.
- She runs a photography company named Infinity Pictures along with her friend Mila Shah who is a production assistant.
- Connect with her on Instagram.
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