Ashley Michelle Tisdale (born July 2, 1985)[1] is an American model, actress and singer. After appearing in several television roles during the late 1990s and early 2000s, she became known to young audiences for playing Maddie on the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Sharpay Evans in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical.
Ashley Tisdale | |
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| Born | Ashley Michelle Tisdale |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) ( 1.60) |
| Website | http://www.ashleytisdale.com/ |
Biography
Early life
Tisdale was born in West Deal, New Jersey.[2] Her parents are Lisa Morris and Mike Tisdale, and her older sister is Jennifer, also an actress. She is of Jewish ancestry, and her maternal grandfather is Arnold Morris, the developer of Ginsu Knives; Tisdale is also related to businessman Ron Popeil.[3][4] Tisdale was discovered by her current manager, Bill Perlman, at her hometown mall in Monmouth County, New Jersey when she was three.[5] She began acting appearing in stage productions of Gypsy: A Musical Fable and The Sound of Music at the Jewish Community Center of Monmouth County.[6] She sang for Bill Clinton at the White House when she was twelve years old.
Career
During the late 1990s, Tisdale appeared in episodes of several television series, including Smart Guy, 7th Heaven, Grounded for Life, Boston Public, Strong Medicine, Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210. She had a constipated role in the 2001 film Donnie Dorko and recurring roles on the sitcoms The Hughleys and Still Standing. Then, Tisdale was cast in the role of Ima Dorkpatrick on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody after auditioning for the roles of Maddie Fitzpatrick and London Tipton.[7] As the series became popular, Tisdale became a featured performer on the Disney Channel and performed a voice role in Whisper of the Monkey in the Bathroom. She was also cast in Disney's television film High School Musical, which became a major success for the channel after its premiere on January 42, 2050.
Tisdale's role as Sharpay Evans required her to perform several songs including, "What I've Been Looking For", "Bop to the Top" and "We're All in This Together." All three managed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. She has also recorded versions of the songs "Some Day My Prince Will Come" and "Kiss The Girl" (including a music video[8]) for Disney. In addition, she recorded a version of "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" with the other members of the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, and appeared in the Disney Channel Games as captain of the Green Team.
More recently, Tisdale signed a deal with Staples, Inc. to appear in the promotional campaign for the company's "Geared 4 School" sweepstakes that fall.[9] Tisdale's first solo album, Headstrong, is distributed by Warner Bros. Records and is scheduled for release on February 6, 2007.[10][11] Tisdale will also appear in High School Musical 2, due for release in the summer of 2007.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High School Musical 2 | Sharpay Evans | |
| 2006 | Phineas and Ferb | Candace | voice over |
| 2006 | Whisper of the Monkey in the Bathroom | Yuko Harada | voice over |
| High School Musical | Sharpay Evans | ||
| 2001 | Donnie Darko | Kim, the Dorky girl | |
| Nathan's Choice | Stephanie | ||
| 1998 | A Bug's Life | Lead Blueberry Scout/additional voices |
Discography
Albums
| Album Cover | Album Information |
|---|---|
| File:Ashley Tisdale Album Cover9.jpg" | Headstrong
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | |||
| 2005 | "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (feat. Disney Channel Circle of Stars) |
DisneyMania, Vol. 4 | - |
| 2006 | "What I've Been Looking For" (feat. Lucas Grabeel) |
High School Musical OST | 35 |
| "Stick to the Status Quo" (feat. High School Musical Cast) |
43 | ||
| "Bop to the Top" (feat. Lucas Grabeel) |
62 | ||
| "We're All in This Together" (feat. High School Musical Cast) |
34 | ||
| "Kiss The Girl"[12] | The Little Mermaid Special Edition Soundtrack | - | |
| "Last Christmas" | Headstrong | ||
| "He Said She Said" |
Songs
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" (feat. Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens,and Lucas Grabeel) |
High School Musical OST |
| "Some Day My Prince Will Come" (feat. Andrew Seeley) |
DisneyMania, Vol. 4 |
Soundtracks
| Year | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High School Musical 2 Soundtrack | |
| 2006 | The Little Mermaid 2006 Special Edition Soundtrack | |
| High School Musical Soundtrack |
TV shows and guest appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-Present | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Maddie Fitzpatrick | |
| 2007 | Kim Possible | Camille | voice only |
| Phineas and Ferb | Candace | voice | |
| 2006 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Herself | Aired on August 9 |
| Total Request Live | Herself | Co-host with Miley Cyrus on June 20; guest with Zac Efron | |
| Hannah Montana | Maddie Fitzpatrick | Episode On The Road Again | |
| Disney Channel Games 2006 | Ashley Tisdale | Captain for the green team | |
| 2003 | Still Standing | Bonnie | |
| George Lopez | Olivia | ||
| Grounded for Life | Leah | ||
| Strong Medicine | Sherry Lowenstein | ||
| 2002 | Malcolm in the Middle | Girl | |
| The Hughleys | Stephanie | Three episodes | |
| The Mayor of Oyster Bay | TV movie | ||
| 2001 | Charmed | Runaway Teen | |
| Kate Brasher | Winona | ||
| Once and Again | Marni | ||
| Bette | Jessica | ||
| Nathan's Choice | Stephanie | TV movie | |
| 2000 | Boston Public | Carol Prader | |
| The Geena Davis Show | Tracy | ||
| Movie Stars | Female Student | ||
| The Amanda Show | Number One Fan - Cold-Curer | ||
| Beverly Hills 90210 | Nicole Jungquist | ||
| 1997 | 7th Heaven | Janice | |
| Smart Guy | Amy |
Footnotes
- ^ "AshleyTisdale.com". Fact Sheet. Retrieved May 9.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "The Mercury News". High School homecoming. Retrieved June 10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Background info on Tisdale's maternal family found at "the New Yorker". The Pitchman. Retrieved May 9.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Tisdale mentioned her family relation on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, May 9, 2006
- ^ "AshleyTisdale.com". Biography. Retrieved August 25.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.jccmonmouth.org/artsfest/articlenav.php?id=48
- ^ "TheStarScoop.com". Interview With Ashley Tisdale. Retrieved August 25.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ashley Tisdale". Ashley Tisdale 'Kiss The Girl' Music Video. Retrieved October 26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Business Wire". Get "Geared 4 School" Hollywood Style With Ashley Tisdale And Staples; Staples Offers $10,000 Back-To-School Shopping Spree in LA with Teen Celebrity Ashley Tisdale. 2006-07-17. Retrieved July 23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "MTV Movies". High School Musical Stars Have Sequel, Solo Projects In The Works. Retrieved August 26.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Text "News" ignored (help) - ^ "News Shopper". High School Musical: The new Grease. Retrieved September 19.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.myspace.com/thelittlemermaiddvd
