Alanna Masterson
Alanna Masterson (born June 27, 1988)[1] is an American actress, known for her role as Tara Chambler in the AMC television series The Walking Dead.
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Born | New York City, U.S. | June 27, 1988
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2001–present |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Joe Reaiche Carol Masterson |
Relatives | Jordan Masterson (brother) Danny Masterson (maternal half-brother) Christopher Masterson (maternal half-brother) |
Early life
Masterson was born in New York City, to Carol Masterson and Joe Reaiche,[1][2] a Lebanese-Australian former professional rugby league footballer with the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. She is the younger sister to her brother, Jordan Masterson, and two half-brothers, Danny Masterson and Christopher Masterson.[3] The family later relocated to Los Angeles. She grew up around and was influenced by her older brothers who both starred in popular television shows in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Masterson's passion for acting came from spending a lot of time on set with her brothers and seeing the filming process.[4]
Career
Masterson has portrayed Tara Chambler on the AMC TV series The Walking Dead, beginning in the show's fourth season.[5][6] Masterson was promoted to a series regular for the fifth season and was added to the main credits in the seventh season.[7] Additionally, she had a recurring role in the fourth season of the ABC series Mistresses.[8]
Personal life
On November 4, 2015, Masterson gave birth to daughter Marlowe, with Brick Stowell.
Masterson and her brothers are Scientologists and are estranged from her father, due to Scientology's Disconnection policy, also making him a Suppressive Person against the church and its members.[9]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Peach Plum Pear | Dora Bell Hutchinson | |
2018 | Afraid | Alanna Meadows |
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 |
Grey's Anatomy | Hillary Boyd | Guest role | |
2010 | First Day | Abby | Main role, 7 episodes |
2012 | Park It Up | Brenda | Guest role |
2013–2019 | The Walking Dead | Tara Chambler | Recurring (season 4) Also starring (seasons 5–6) Starring (seasons 7–9) 56 episodes |
2014 | Men at Work | Mopey Hipster Girl | Main role |
2014–2019 | Talking Dead | Herself | Guest, 11 episodes |
2016 | @midnight | Herself | Guest |
Mistresses | Lydia | Recurring (Season 4) | |
2018 | Younger | Kiara Johnson | Recurring (Season 5) |
References
- "Alanna Masterson Biography". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015.
- 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.
- Hurtado, Alexandra. "Alanna Masterson talks return of 'Walking Dead' and how motherhood has given 'life a whole new purpose'". Hello!. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- "Alanna Masterson Stays Weird". Interview. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- DiClaudio, Dennis (September 27, 2013). "The Walking Dead also adds Alanna Masterson". The A.V. Club. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- "'The Walking Dead' Q&A: Alanna Masterson Talks Tara". Access Hollywood. February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 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'". FxTribune. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- Miller, Julie (July 29, 2015). "Walking Dead Star's Father Accuses Scientology of 'Brainwashing' Her in Damning New Interview". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. Retrieved May 24, 2019.