Ashley Peldon (born April 2, 1984) is a Daytime Emmy-nominated American television and film actress.

Biography

Ashley was honored with an Emmy Award nomination at 6 years of age, for her three years as Marah on the soap opera "Guiding Light". Ashley went on to appear in motion pictures such as "The Lemon Sisters" opposite Diane Keaton, "Stella" opposite Bette Midler, "Deceived" opposite Goldie Hawn, and the cult favorite, 'Drop Dead Fred' opposite Phoebe Cates. More currently, she also appeared in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" opposite Winona Rider and Daniel Day-Lewis and in "Ghost World" with Scarlett Johansson, among many other films. She recently completed the horror film "Dimples", Sony Pictures' sci-fi drama "Night Skies", and the coming of age comedy "Float". The native New Yorker also has numerous commercials, voiceovers, series, and TV films on her resume.

For two years Ashley appeared on the NBC television series "The Mommies" and has had key recurring roles on such television series as "That 70s Show" and "The Pretender." Ashley is currently starring as spoiled actress Amy King in MTV's new comedy series "Connected," which can be viewed online at http://www.tmobileconnected.com/. She is also set to lead in the horror/comedy film '2001 Maniacs' Beverly Hellbilles" also starring her sister, actor Courtney Peldon, and Robert Englund.

Ashley holds a bachelor's degree in Child Psychology and Film from Skidmore College in New York. Her interest in child psychology originated from her dramatic role as the sexually abused youngster in CBS TV's 'Child of Rage' when she was 7 years old. Ashley owns a perfume company called "Starring Fragrances" sold at a number of stores and spas across the country including select Whole Foods Markets as well as the Whole Foods - Life Style store in Los Angeles.

Career

Early career

Peldon was born in New York City, New York. Along with her sister Courtney, she worked as a child actor.

Although she was featured in a number of roles as a child and teenager, Peldon is perhaps best known for her role on the daytime soap opera Guiding Light. She was cast in 1988, at the age of 4, as Marah Lewis, the daughter of popular couple Josh and Reva. Because of the positive audience response, she became the youngest entertainer to be put under contract on the show.

Current activities

In January 2007, Peldon graduated college with a major in psychology.

Ashley Peldon is starting two new films and was just announced as the star of 2002 Maniacs, the sequel to 2001 Maniacs, the cult horror comedy. She has also started her own line of custom perfumes called Starring...! Fragrances. The perfume line is sold at Whole Foods Markets and various boutiques nationwide.

January 2008, Ashley is directing a theatrical production entitled "Publicityville".

Feb 2008, Ashley is directing an Allan Heinberg play for "TV Takes the Stage". All profits go to the Motion Picture & Television Fund to aid non-writing members of the community who have been financially affected by the WGA strike. The play stars Bonnie Somerville & Melissa Sagemiller.

Filmography

2001 Maniacs: Beverly Hellbillys (2008) .... Tina Sheraton

Float (2008) (post-production) .... Nicole

Dimples (2008) .... Brittany

"Connected" .... Amy King (9 episodes, 2007)

Night Skies (2007) .... Molly

Skin Walker (2004)

"Undressed" .... Tabitha (1 episode, 2001)

Ghost World (2001) .... Margaret - Art Class

"That '70s Show" .... Teenage Kitty/ ... (2 episodes, 2001)

"Tucker" .... Juliette (1 episode, 2001)

"Chicken Soup for the Soul" .... Alisha (1 episode, 1999)

"The Pretender" .... Young Miss Parker (13 episodes, 1996-1999)

With Friends Like These... (1998) .... Marissa DiMartino

Can I Play? (1998) .... Girl with kitten

Waking Up Horton (1998) .... Amelia

... aka The Adventures of Young Brave (USA)

"Home Improvement" .... Diane (1 episode, 1997)

The Westing Game (1997) (TV) .... Tabitha Ruth 'T.R./Turtle/Alice' Wexler

... aka Get a Clue (USA: video title)

The Crucible (1996) .... Ruth Putnam

"Ellen" .... Little Paige (1 episode, 1996)

... aka These Friends of Mine (USA: first season title)

Jake's Women (1996) (TV) .... Young Molly

Black Scorpion (1995) (TV) .... Little Darcy

"The Mommies" .... Kasey Larson (28 episodes, 1993-1995)

The Secretary (1995) (TV) .... Cindy Bradford

Without Warning (1994) (TV) .... Kimberly Hastings

Shameful Secrets (1993) (TV) .... Josie

... aka Going Underground

"Quantum Leap" .... Jessica Elroy (1 episode, 1993)

Child of Rage (1992) (TV) .... Catherine

"Bodies of Evidence" .... Claire Bowman (1 episode, 1992)

Day-O (1992) (TV) .... Grace (age 4)

"The Torkelsons" .... Molly Jeffers (1 episode, 1991)

Deceived (1991) .... Mary Saunders

Drop Dead Fred (1991) .... Young Elizabeth

The Lemon Sisters (1990) .... Sarah Frank

Stella (1990) .... Jenny (age 3)

"The Guiding Light" (1952) TV series .... Marah Lewis

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Courtney Peldon (born April 13, 1981) is an American television and film actress.

Biography

Personal life

Courtney Peldon was born in New York, New York to Jeffrey Peldon (attorney) and Wendy Peldon (college professor). Her younger sister Ashley Peldon is also an actress. Both she and Ashley became involved in the entertainment industry as child actors.

Peldon has been romantically linked to actor Jason Davis, director Eli Roth, director James Wan, and actor Crispin Glover.

Courtney Peldon graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in Abnormal Psychology and a minor in Film.

Courtney Peldon recently started her own line of jewelry called *Charmed Jewelry*

Peldon is an animal rights activist and has several dogs of her own, which she rescued.

Career

Peldon is perhaps best known for her three seasons as Jonathan Taylor Thomas's on-screen girlfriend Lauren on Home Improvement, and for her three seasons on Boston Public. She has appeared in many roles on various television shows such as "That 70s Show", "Entourage", "The Pretender", "Star Trek - Deep Space 9", "Renegade", & "Nash Bridges" to name a few. She also starred on Broadway at the age of 8 in the Gershwin Theater smash hit "Meet Me in St. Louis" for the show's entire run in the role of 'Tootie', originated by Margaret O'Brien in the Judy Garland film version. She has also had roles in several films including "Angel Heart" with Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke, "Out on a Limb" with Matthew Broderick, Steven Speilberg's "Little Giants", indie favorite "Skinwalker", "National Lampoon's Adam & Eve", Tobe Hooper's "Mortuary", the Farrelly brother's comedy "Say It Isn't So", and most recently the sci-fi thriller "InAlienable" with Walter Koenig and Richard Hatch, the psychological thriller "Road to Hell" with Michael Pare and she's slated to star in the new film "2001 Maniacs - Beverly Hellbillies" alongside Robert Englund and her sister, Ashley.

Filmography

2001 Maniacs - Beverly Hellbillies (2008) - Rome Sheraton - Pre Production

Road to Hell (2008) - Ashley - Post Production

InAlienable (2008) - Amanda

Mortuary (2006) - Tina

Skin Walker (2004) - Candy

National Lampoon's Adam & Eve (2004) - Patty

Reality Check (2002) - Charlette

Say It Isn't So (2001) - Cher Falwell

Miss Supreme Queen (1999) - Brittani Golden

The Ice Storm (1997) - (uncredited) Billie

Tom and Huck (1995) - Townspeople

Little Giants (1994) - Debbie O'Shea

Out on a Limb (1992) - Marci

Television

Cinderella Pets (2007) - Executive Producer, Pilot

Witch (2007) - Courtney Grumper

The Emperor's New School (2006) - Curi, Cuxi, and Cuca

Entourage (2004) - Jane

Boston Public (2003 - 2005) - Becky Emerson

Lost at Home (2003) - Lori

Raising Dad (2002) - Alison

That '70s Show (2001) - Katie

Undressed (2001) -Angie

Special Unit 2 (2001) - Megan Benson

Nash Bridges (2000) -Zoe Karros

The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000) - Gilda

The Promise (1999) - Susie Miles

A Murder on Shadow Mountain (1999) -Young Sherry

Wild Grizzly (1999) - Terri Bradford

The Steve Harvey Show (1999) - Cindy

3rd Rock from the Sun (1999) - Janine

The Pretender (1998) - Kaley Isaac

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1998) - Cmdr. Karen Farris

Home Improvement (1997 - 1998) - Lauren

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes (1997) - Katie Bryant

Me and My Hormones (1996) - Megan

Renegade (1995) - Lisa

The Client (1995)

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) - Amy Valdez

Empty Nest (1993) - Libby

Civil Wars (1993)

Harry and the Hendersons (1991 - 1992) -Darcy Payne

Adventures in Babysitting (TV Pilot) (1989) -Sara Anderson

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