Samantha Hanratty Biography

Fast Facts

• Has served as an advocate for Bullybust․org to encourage children to stand up to bullies
• Has served as Star Powr Ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation
• Was named in Variety's "Youth Impact Report 2009․"
• Was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her role in the series "Pushing Daisies․"
• Has supported the charity Smile Train and the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation
• Quote: "[on acting] "It has to be your passion, completely․ It has to be what you want, not what someone else wants for you ․․․ If you love it, then you will have the most fun with it and it will not be work anymore, just the way of your life․""
• Best known for her role on the series "Shameless․"