Ashley Newbrough
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Ashley Newbrough in Newport Rhode Island, is an American film and television actress.
. She began her career at the age of ten, appearing in a number of commercials worldwide. She landed her first starring role on the Fox Family Channel’s series The Zack Files
, playing Alice alongside Robert Clark
, Jeff Clarke
, Michael Seater
and Jake Epstein
. She then landed roles in television movies, including a minor one in family film Get a Clue
starring Lindsay Lohan
and Brenda Song
. Newbrough was then given her first lead role in the 2004 drama The Coven. Her next role was in an episode of 1-800-Missing
. She then landed a recurring role in the drama Radio Free Roscoe
, and was also on Degrassi: The Next Generation
as Melinda. She was given her big break in the 2007 film, KAW
, where she played Doris opposite Sean Patrick Flannery and Rod Taylor.
, and playing Dallas in the Canadian sport comedy Rent-A-Goalie in 2006. She also worked on The Perfect Man
starring Hilary Duff
and Heather Locklear
, but Newbrough’s scenes were not included in the film. In 2008, she landed the role of Sage Baker in The CW’s drama series Privileged
.
Early life and background
Ashley Newbrough was born to a Canadian mother and grew up in Cambridge, OntarioCambridge, Ontario
Cambridge is a city located in Southern Ontario at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is an amalgamation of the City of Galt, the towns of Preston and Hespeler, and the hamlet of Blair.Galt covers the largest portion of...
. She began her career at the age of ten, appearing in a number of commercials worldwide. She landed her first starring role on the Fox Family Channel’s series The Zack Files
The Zack Files
The Zack Files is a science fiction television program that revolves around a young boy, played by Robert Clark, who is a magnet for paranormal activity and attends Horace White High School for Boys along with his three friends Cam, Gwen, and Spencer. Zack manages to get himself into trouble with...
, playing Alice alongside Robert Clark
Robert Clark (actor)
Robert Clark is an Americanactor. After building up years of experience in singing, stage and limited television work in the 1990s, he has gone on to receive critical and public recognition for his roles in various small screen productions, most notably The Zack Files and Strange Days at Blake...
, Jeff Clarke
Jeff Clarke
Jeffrey Clarke is a Canadian former professional soccer player, who is currently playing for Surrey United Firefighters and works as head coach by Surrey United Women. Clarke earned nineteen caps, scoring one goal, for the Canadian national team...
, Michael Seater
Michael Seater
Michael Bruce Patrick Seater is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Derek Venturi on Life with Derek and for his role as Tom Bellow in 18 to Life.-Biography:Seater was born in Toronto, Ontario...
and Jake Epstein
Jake Epstein
Jacob Lee "Jake" Epstein is a Canadian actor and singer, perhaps best known for playing Craig Manning, a bipolar musician, on Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Personal life:...
. She then landed roles in television movies, including a minor one in family film Get a Clue
Get a Clue
Get a Clue is a 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Lindsay Lohan as Lexy Gold, a high-school student who investigates a mystery after one of her teachers goes missing, Bug Hall as a boy who helps her, Ian Gomez as the missing teacher, Brenda Song as Lexy's best friend, Ali Mukaddam as...
starring Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, pop singer and model. She began her career as a child fashion model before making her motion picture debut in Disney's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap at the age of 11...
and Brenda Song
Brenda Song
Brenda Song is an American actress, film producer, and model. Song started in show business as a child fashion model. Her early television work included roles in the shows Fudge and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd...
. Newbrough was then given her first lead role in the 2004 drama The Coven. Her next role was in an episode of 1-800-Missing
1-800-Missing
Missing is a Canadian-American crime drama television series based on the 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU book series by Meg Cabot...
. She then landed a recurring role in the drama Radio Free Roscoe
Radio Free Roscoe
Radio Free Roscoe was a Canadian television series filmed in Toronto, Ontario. The show was produced by Decode Entertainment, and it first aired on 1 August 2003 on Family, in Canada. It has also been dubbed in French in the province of Quebec and aired on VRAK.TV...
, and was also on Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...
as Melinda. She was given her big break in the 2007 film, KAW
KAW
KAW is a Sci Fi Pictures original film that premiered April 7, 2007 on the Sci Fi Channel. It is similar in plot to The Birds , and can be considered a modernization of the film.- Synopsis :...
, where she played Doris opposite Sean Patrick Flannery and Rod Taylor.
Acting career
Her other television credits include roles in the series The Best YearsThe Best Years (TV series)
The Best Years is a Canadian teen drama series set in Boston, Massachusetts. The series was created by producer and writer of Degrassi: The Next Generation, Aaron Martin...
, and playing Dallas in the Canadian sport comedy Rent-A-Goalie in 2006. She also worked on The Perfect Man
The Perfect Man
The Perfect Man is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman and written by Gina Wendkos. It stars Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear and Chris Noth. Filming of the movie began in May 2004...
starring Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
Hilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
and Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear
Heather Deen Locklear is an American actress best known for her television roles as Sammy Jo Carrington on Dynasty, Officer Stacy Sheridan on T.J...
, but Newbrough’s scenes were not included in the film. In 2008, she landed the role of Sage Baker in The CW’s drama series Privileged
Privileged (TV series)
Privileged is an American television drama that premiered on The CW Television Network in the USA and Citytv in Canada on September 9, 2008. The series stars former Reba star Joanna García and is based on the Alloy Entertainment book How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls by Zoey Dean...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Zack Files The Zack Files The Zack Files is a science fiction television program that revolves around a young boy, played by Robert Clark, who is a magnet for paranormal activity and attends Horace White High School for Boys along with his three friends Cam, Gwen, and Spencer. Zack manages to get himself into trouble with... |
Alice | Episode: "The Library of No Return" |
| 2002 | Get a Clue Get a Clue Get a Clue is a 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Lindsay Lohan as Lexy Gold, a high-school student who investigates a mystery after one of her teachers goes missing, Bug Hall as a boy who helps her, Ian Gomez as the missing teacher, Brenda Song as Lexy's best friend, Ali Mukaddam as... |
Student #2 | TV movie |
| 2003–2005 | Radio Free Roscoe Radio Free Roscoe Radio Free Roscoe was a Canadian television series filmed in Toronto, Ontario. The show was produced by Decode Entertainment, and it first aired on 1 August 2003 on Family, in Canada. It has also been dubbed in French in the province of Quebec and aired on VRAK.TV... |
Audrey Quinlan | 8 episodes |
| 2004 | The Coven | Alex | TV movie |
| Missing | Cara Cooper | Episode: "Sea of Love" | |
| 2005 | The Perfect Man The Perfect Man The Perfect Man is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman and written by Gina Wendkos. It stars Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear and Chris Noth. Filming of the movie began in May 2004... |
Marjorie | (scenes deleted) |
| 2005–2006 | Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and... |
Melinda | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | KAW KAW KAW is a Sci Fi Pictures original film that premiered April 7, 2007 on the Sci Fi Channel. It is similar in plot to The Birds , and can be considered a modernization of the film.- Synopsis :... |
Doris | |
| The Best Years The Best Years (TV series) The Best Years is a Canadian teen drama series set in Boston, Massachusetts. The series was created by producer and writer of Degrassi: The Next Generation, Aaron Martin... |
Sloane McCarthy | 4 episodes | |
| 2007–2008 | Rent-a-Goalie Rent-a-Goalie Rent-a-Goalie is a half-hour comedy television series from Canada that aired on Showcase from 2006 - 2008. Its third season premiered 20 October 2008. The first season was nominated for three Gemini Awards, including Best Comedy Series... |
Dallas | 6 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | Privileged Privileged (TV series) Privileged is an American television drama that premiered on The CW Television Network in the USA and Citytv in Canada on September 9, 2008. The series stars former Reba star Joanna García and is based on the Alloy Entertainment book How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls by Zoey Dean... |
Sage Baker | 18 episodes |