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Ashley Johnson Biography

Birth Name:Ashley Suzanne Johnson

Birth Place:Camarillo, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

In 1993 she appeared in the only season of "Phenom," receiving a Young Artist Award for best actress under 10 in a television series or show
Her acting career began when she was 6, playing the role of Chrissy Seaver in the series "Growing Pains" for two years
Has worked on several projects with Joss Whedon, including "The Avengers," "Dollhouse" and "his 2012 adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing․"
Has had several prominent voice acting roles, including Gretchen Grundler in the 1997 animated series "Recess" and Ellie in the 2014 video game "The Last of Us․"
Was cast in "Much Ado About Nothing" after director Joss Whedon saw her perform in "The Avengers․"
Is an avid fan of the game Dungeons & Dragons
Raised by a musical family, she played the guitar and cello while attending the International School of Music for violin and piano and played in a band with her sister Haylie Johnson

Awards

1991Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress Under Nine: nominated
1992Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress Under Ten: nominated
1993Young Artist Award-Outstanding Actress Under Ten in a Television Series: nominated
1994Young Artist Award-Best Actress Under Ten in a Television Series or Show: winner
1995Young Artist Award-Best Performance: Young Actress in a TV Comedy Series: nominated
1996Young Artist Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress - TV Comedy Series: nominated
1996Young Artist Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress - TV Special: nominated
1997YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama TV Series: nominated
1997YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Made For TV Movie: nominated
1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Voice Over in a Feature or TV - Best Young Actress: nominated
2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Voice-Over (TV or Feature Film) - Young Actress: nominated
2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role: nominated
2016BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role: winner
2018Festival Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film: winner