Alanna Masterson
Alanna Masterson | |
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Masterson at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International. | |
Born |
Long Island, New York, U.S. | June 27, 1988
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2001–present |
Partner(s) | Brick Stowell |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) |
Joe Reaiche[1] Carol Masterson |
Relatives |
Jordan Masterson (brother) Danny Masterson (maternal half-brother) Christopher Masterson (maternal half-brother) |
Alanna Masterson (born June 27, 1988) is an American actress who is known for her role as Tara Chambler in the AMC television series The Walking Dead.
Early life
Masterson was born on Long Island, New York to Carol Masterson (a manager) and Joe Reaiche, a Lebanese Australian former rugby league player with the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. She is the younger sister to her full brother, Jordan Masterson, and two half-brothers, Danny Masterson, Christopher Masterson.[2] The family later relocated to Los Angeles, California. She grew up around and was influenced by her older brothers who both starred in popular television shows in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Masterson's passion for acting came from spending a lot of time on set with her brothers and seeing the filming process.[3]
Career
Masterson has recently appeared as Tara Chambler on the AMC series The Walking Dead, having debuted in the show's fourth season.[4][5] Masterson was promoted to a series regular for the fifth season and was added to the main credits in the seventh season.[6] She had a recurring role in the fourth season of the ABC series Mistresses.[7]
Personal life
On November 4, 2015, Masterson gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Marlowe, with boyfriend Brick Stowell.[8]
Alanna and her brothers are Scientologists and are estranged from their father.[9]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Peach Plum Pear | Dora Bell Hutchinson |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994-1995 | The Young and Restless | Colleen Carlton | 2 Episodes |
2001 | Definitely Maybe | Guest role | |
2006 | Malcolm in the Middle | Heidi | Guest role |
2008 | Greek | Alanna | Guest role |
2009 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Zoe McCarthy | Guest role |
2009 | Grey's Anatomy | Hillary Boyd | Guest role |
2010 | First Day | Abby | Main role, 7 episodes |
2012 | Park It Up | Brenda | Guest role |
2013–present | The Walking Dead | Tara Chambler | Recurring (season 4) Also starring (seasons 5–6) Starring (season 7–present) 46 episodes |
2014 | Men at Work | Mopey Hipster Girl | Main role |
2014–2017 | Talking Dead | Herself | Guest, 5 episodes |
2016 | @midnight | Herself | Guest |
2016 | Mistresses | Lydia | Recurring (Season 4) |
2018 | Younger | Kiara Johnson | Recurring (Season 5) |
References
- ↑ Miller, Julie (July 29, 2015). "Walking Dead Star's Father Accuses Scientology of 'Brainwashing' Her in Damning New Interview". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on August 14, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ US, HELLO!. "Alanna Masterson talks return of 'Walking Dead' and how motherhood has given 'life a whole new purpose'". us.hellomagazine.com. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ↑ "Alanna Masterson Stays Weird". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ↑ DiClaudio, Dennis (27 September 2013). "The Walking Dead also adds Alanna Masterson". AV Club. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ↑ "'The Walking Dead' Q&A: Alanna Masterson Talks Tara". Access Hollywood. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ↑ Patten, Dominic (March 31, 2014). "AMC's 'Walking Dead' Adds Trio As Season 5 Regulars". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- ↑ "Is Another Actor Leaving 'Mistresses'? Rob Mayes Cast In New CW Drama 'Frequency'". www.fxtribune.com. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
- ↑ "Alanna Masterson on Instagram: "Dream as big as you wish. I'll always be right here. Happy Birthday Marlowe!".
- ↑ "Walking Dead Star's Father Accuses Scientology of "Brainwashing" Her in Damning New Interview". Archived from the original on 2015-08-14.