Ashley Johnson
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Johnson has appeared in several films, including What Women Want, The Help, and Much Ado About Nothing.
Voice Acting[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Film[edit | edit source]
- Lionheart (1990)
- Nine Months (1995)
- What Women Want (2000)
- The Help (2011)
- Much Ado About Nothing (2012)
Television[edit | edit source]
- Growing Pains (1990–1992)
- Roseanne (1992)
- Phenom (1993–1994)
- Maybe This Time (1995–1996)
- Blindspot (2015–2020)
Video Games[edit | edit source]
- The Last of Us (2013)
- The Last of Us Part II (2020)
- Tales from the Borderlands (2014)
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External Links[edit | edit source]
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