Ellary Porterfield Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Gotham Award for Best Ensemble Cast for "Sugar" in 2009
• Graduated from Duke University with a degree in International Studies in 2011
• Made her screen acting debut in the 2003 TV movie "Stuck in the Middle with You․"
• Was discovered after winning the Junior-Teen Acting competition at the age of 12
• Quote: "(On acting): "You truly never know․ Every experience is completely different․ People ask me often why I am drawn to acting, and all I can say is 'Why do I like chocolate chip cookies? Because they taste good! Acting tastes good!'""
• Best known for her role as Ki Swan in "Video Game High School" and as Tuff Ryan in "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio․"
• Had a recurring role as Liza Witter in the TV series "Hidden Palms" in 2007