Ashley Rickards
Biography
Ashley Nicole Rickards is an American actress born on May 4, 1992, in Sarasota, Florida. She is known for her role as Jenna Hamilton in MTV's Awkward and as Samantha Sam Walker, a troubled young girl taken in by foster-mother Brooke Davis in the CW teen drama series One Tree Hill. She also starred as Mandy, a severely autistic girl, in the 2011 independent drama film Fly Away. Rickards grew up on a horse farm catering to children with special needs and attended a local Montessori school, where she had her first acting experience in an opera production at age thirteen. She graduated from high school at age fifteen, is a member of Mensa, and attended a local talent show.
Career overview
Ashley Nicole Rickards is an American actress born on May 4, 1992, in Sarasota, Florida. She grew up on a horse farm that catered to children with special needs and attended a local Montessori school, where she had her first acting experience at age thirteen in an opera production. She graduated from high school at age fifteen and is a member of Mensa.
In her professional acting career, Rickards is known for her role in the MTV series Awkward as Jenna Hamilton. She also played Samantha Sam Walker, a troubled young girl taken in by foster-mother Brooke Davis, in The CW teen drama series One Tree Hill. Additionally, she starred as Mandy, a severely autistic girl, in the 2011 independent drama film Fly Away.
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24 titles- Smiley Face Killers (2021) as Alana
- Pretty Little Stalker (2018) as Mallory
- Dimension 404 (2017) as Sue Hirsch
- Killer App (2017) as Jessie
- The Outcasts (2017) as Virginia Doe
- The Flash (2014) as Rosalind Dillon / Top
- A Haunted House 2 (2014) as Becky
- Behaving Badly (2014) as Kristen Stevens
- At the Devil's Door (2014) as Hannah
- Struck by Lightning (2013) as Vicki Jordan
- Sassy Pants (2012) as Bethany Pruitt
- American Horror Story (2011) as Chloe Stapleton
- Awkward. (2011) as Jenna Hamilton
- Awkward. (2011) Director
- Fly Away (2011) as Mandy
- Gamer (2009) as 2Katchapredator
- American Family (2007) as Julia Bogner
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Sharra
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Girl
- Zoey 101 (2005) as Molly Talbertsen
- Entourage (2004) as Candace Levine
- CSI: NY (2004) as Young Lindsay Monroe
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Sam Walker
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ashley Rickards best known for?
Ashley Rickards is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cinderella '80 (1984), The Outcasts (2017), The Flash (2014), A Haunted House 2 (2014).
When and where was Ashley Rickards born?
Ashley Rickards was born on May 4, 1992 in Sarasota, Florida, USA .
How many credits does Ashley Rickards have?
Ashley Rickards has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2021.
What is Ashley Rickards's background in cinema and television?
Ashley Nicole Rickards is an American actress born on May 4, 1992, in Sarasota, Florida. She is known for her role as Jenna Hamilton in MTV's Awkward and as Samantha Sam Walker, a troubled young girl taken in by foster-mother Brooke Davis in the CW teen drama series One Tree Hill. She also starred as Mandy, a severely ...