Ashley Tisdale

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Biography

Actress, singer and dancer Ashley Tisdale was a popular player on the Disney Channel's buddy comedy "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" (Disney, 2005-08) but it was her role in the ensemble cast of the "High School Musical" movies that transformed her into a superstar of 'tween entertainment. The phenomenal hit musicals led to world concert tours, a top-selling soundtrack, and a solo record deal for the 20-year-old who had been honing her chops as …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Music

Born

Ashley Michelle Tisdale on July 2, 1985 in West Deal, New Jersey, USA

Career Milestones

2010

Cast as a collegiate cheerleader on the CW drama "Hellcats"

2009

Starred in the family adventure film "Aliens in the Attic"

2008

Appeared in third and final Disney Channel movie "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"

2007

Reprised her role in "High School Musical 2" (Disney)

2007

Released first solo album, Headstrong

2006

Cast as Sharpay Evans in the TV movie "High School Musical"; also performed several songs

2005

Cast as Maddie Fitzpatrick in the Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody"

2003

Had a recurring role on "Still Standing" (CBS)

2002

Had a recurring role on the UPN sitcom, "The Hughleys"

2001

Had a small part as the 'Dorky Girl' in the cult film "Donnie Darko"

1995

First credited role in the Japanese animated feature, "Whisper of The Heart"

At age eight starred in the national touring company of "Les Miserables"

Awards

2009

MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance Female in High School Musical 3: Senior Year