Ellary Porterfield

Birth Name:

Ellary Porterfield

Birth Place:

Bend, Oregon, United States

Profession

Actress

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

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