Ashley Eckstein

Ashley Eckstein
Eckstein in 2013
Born Maria Ashley Drane
(1981-09-22) September 22, 1981
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Other names Ashley Eckstein, Ashley Drane
Occupation Actress, voice actress, fashion designer
Years active 1994–present
Spouse(s)
David Eckstein (m. 2005)
Website www.ashleyeckstein.com

Maria Ashley Eckstein (née Drane; born September 22, 1981), credited as Ashley Eckstein or Ashley Drane, is an American actress, voice actress, and fashion designer, known to audiences of Blue Collar TV and as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars Forces of Destiny. She also played a small role as Alicia in the film Sydney White and as Ms. Cole in the film Alice Upside Down, with both films being released in 2007. Eckstein also had a recurring role as Muffy on the Disney Channel sitcom That's So Raven.

Life and career

Eckstein was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and raised in Orlando, Florida. Her first job was as a cast member at Disney's MGM Studios.[1] She married former Major League Baseball player and 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein on November 26, 2005, in his hometown of Sanford, Florida, followed by a reception at Walt Disney World.[2]

In addition to doing film and voice work, Eckstein also started Her Universe, a fashion brand that produces sci-fi themed clothing targeted specifically for girls and women.[3]

As for charity and partnerships, Eckstein recently joined UNICEF Kid Power, along with Aly Raisman and David Ortiz as a brand ambassador Kid Power Champion. Eckstein's role as Star Wars Rebels' Ahsoka Tano allowed her to lead a mission using Star Wars Rebels content.[4][5]

Filmography

Eckstein in June 2010
Eckstein at the June 2011 Star Wars Weekends

Film

List of performances in film
Year Title Role Notes Source
2003Prey for Rock & RollPunk Rock Girl  
2003Ancient WarriorsDylan Paccione  
2007Alice Upside DownMiss Cole  
2007Sydney WhiteAlicia  
2008Star Wars: The Clone WarsAhsoka Tano  
2016Only YesterdayYaeko OkajimaEnglish dub 

Television

List of performances in television
Year Series Role Notes Source
1994Nickelodeon GutsHerselfKnown as Ashley "The Face" Drane 
2001JAGLisa RossbachEpisode: "Measure of Men" 
2002The Rerun Show Series regular
Episode: "Diff'rent Strokes: The Rivals/The Partridge Family: Keith and Lauriebelle"		 
2002The Brady Bunch in the White HouseJan Brady  
2003–06That's So RavenMuffy  
2003That '70s ShowJulieEpisode: "Christmas" 
2004Drake & JoshSusanEpisode: "Believe Me, Brother" 
2004Strong MedicineBeccaEpisode: "Positive Results" 
2004Blue Collar TVVariousSeries regular 
2005–06Hot PropertiesNancyEpisode: "Killer Bodies" 
2006Phil of the FutureGraceEpisode: "Stuck in the Meddle with You" 
2008The ReplacementsBaileyEpisode: "Glee by the Sea" 
2008–13Star Wars: The Clone WarsAhsoka TanoLead role, 5 seasons 
2012Sofia the First: Once Upon a PrincessMia the Bluebird  
2013–18Sofia the FirstMia the Bluebird  
2013Robot ChickenEnergizer Bunny's Wife, GirlEpisode: "Caffeine-Induced Aneurysm" 
2014–17Ultimate Spider-ManDagger and Shriek  
2014–18Star Wars RebelsFulcrum/Ahsoka TanoRecurring character 
2017Star Wars Forces of DestinyAhsoka TanoEpisodes: "The Padawan Path" and "The Imposter Inside" 

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
2008Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber DuelsAhsoka Tano  
2009Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic HeroesAhsoka Tano [6]
2011Lego Star Wars III: The Clone WarsAhsoka Tano  
2015Disney Infinity 3.0Ahsoka Tano [7]

References

  1. ↑ Carchidi, Jim. "Inside Her Universe: Ashley Eckstein comes home to Star Wars Weekends". bizjournals.com. Orlando Business Journal. Retrieved September 28, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Little David Becomes A Goliath". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 29, 2006. Retrieved May 21, 2011.
  3. ↑ FANGIRLS a Growing Force in STAR WARS Empire – Newsarama.com June 25, 2010
  4. ↑ "Ashley Eckstein: UNICEF Kid Power Champion". UNICEF Kid Power.
  5. ↑ "STAR WARS: FORCE FOR CHANGE LAUNCHES 2ND UNICEF KID POWER MISSION FEATURING ASHLEY ECKSTEIN!". UNICEF Kid Power.
  6. ↑ Krome Studios (October 6, 2009). Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes. LucasArts. Scene: Closing credits, 2:30 in, Voice Talent.
  7. ↑ Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:29 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.

Further reading

  • Whitten, Sarah (2017-05-03). "How Ashley Eckstein went from 'Star Wars' actress to geek fashion mogul". CNBC. Retrieved 2017-05-22.
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