Ashley Johnson

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Ashley Johnson (born August 9, 1983) is an American actress, voice actress, and singer. She is best known for her roles in television series and video games.

Early Life

Ashley Suzanne Johnson was born in Camino, California. She is the daughter of Nancy (née Spruiell) and Clifford Johnson. Her father was a ship captain, and her mother is an independent film producer. Johnson has an older brother named Chris and an older sister named Haylie, who is also an actress.

Career

Television

Johnson's first major television role was as Chrissy Seaver on the sitcom Growing Pains from 1990 to 1992. She later appeared in various television series, including Roseanne, Phenom, Maybe This Time, and Dollhouse.

In 2012, she began starring as Patterson in the NBC series Blindspot.

Film

Johnson has appeared in several films, including What Women Want, The Help, and Much Ado About Nothing.

Voice Acting

Johnson is also a prolific voice actress. She is well known for her role as Ellie in the video game The Last of Us and its sequel The Last of Us Part II. She has also voiced characters in Teen Titans, Ben 10, and Recess.

Critical Role

Johnson is a member of the web series Critical Role, where she plays various characters in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The show has gained a significant following and has expanded into other media, including comic books and an animated series.

Personal Life

Johnson is in a relationship with writer and poet Brian W. Foster. She is also a singer and plays several musical instruments, including the guitar, piano, and cello.

Awards and Nominations

Johnson has received several awards and nominations for her work, particularly for her role as Ellie in The Last of Us. She won a BAFTA Games Award for Performer in 2013 and 2020.

Filmography

Film

• Lionheart (1990)
• Nine Months (1995)
• What Women Want (2000)
• The Help (2011)
• Much Ado About Nothing (2012)

Television

• Growing Pains (1990–1992)
• Roseanne (1992)
• Phenom (1993–1994)
• Maybe This Time (1995–1996)
• Blindspot (2015–2020)

Video Games

• The Last of Us (2013)
• The Last of Us Part II (2020)
• Tales from the Borderlands (2014)

See Also

• List of American voice actors
• List of Critical Role episodes