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'''Ashley Rae Spillers''' (born August 13, 1986) is an American actress. She is best known for her film roles as Elizabeth in the 2013 comedy film ''[[Last Vegas]]'' (2013), Amy in the 2014 neo-noir thriller film ''[[Two Step (film)|Two Step]]'' (2014) and Olivia in the [[Netflix]] comedy film ''[[Father of the Year]]'' (2018).
'''Ashley Rae Spillers''' is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her film roles as Elizabeth in the 2013 comedy film ''[[Last Vegas]]'' (2013), Amy in the 2014 neo-noir thriller film ''[[Two Step (film)|Two Step]]'' (2014) and Olivia in the [[Netflix]] comedy film ''[[Father of the Year (film)|Father of the Year]]'' (2018).


Her television roles include Janice Swift in the [[HBO]] television series ''[[Vice Principals]]'' (2016–2017), Sydney Jones in the drama television series ''[[NCIS: Los Angeles]]'' (2017–2019), Emily in the television series ''Distance'' (2018), and Huggins in the comic science fiction web series ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' (2018–2019).
Her television roles include Janice Swift in the [[HBO]] television series ''[[Vice Principals]]'' (2016–2017), Sydney Jones in the drama television series ''[[NCIS: Los Angeles]]'' (2017–2019), Emily in the television series ''Distance'' (2018), and Huggins in the comic science fiction web series ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' (2018–2019).


Her voice roles include Didi Pickles in the 2021 reboot animated series ''[[Rugrats (2021 TV series)|Rugrats]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/rugrats-grown-up-voice-actors-announced-for-paramount-revival-series/|title=Rugrats: Grown-Up Voice Actors Announced for Paramount+ Revival Series|last=Avalos|first=Regina|date=March 20, 2021|publisher=TV Series Finale|website=www.tvseriesfinale.com|accessdate=August 23, 2021}}</ref> and Jill in ''[[Muppet Babies (2018 TV series)|Muppet Babies]]''.
Her voice roles include Didi Pickles in the 2021 revival animated series ''[[Rugrats (2021 TV series)|Rugrats]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/rugrats-grown-up-voice-actors-announced-for-paramount-revival-series/|title=Rugrats: Grown-Up Voice Actors Announced for Paramount+ Revival Series|last=Avalos|first=Regina|date=March 20, 2021|publisher=TV Series Finale|website=www.tvseriesfinale.com|access-date=August 23, 2021}}</ref> and Jill in ''[[Muppet Babies (2018 TV series)|Muppet Babies]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Spillers was born in [[Houston, Texas]]. She grew up in [[Sugar Land, Texas|Sugar Land]] and she didn't become involved in theatre until she was either 11 or 12 years old.<ref name="thesfnews">{{cite web |last1= St. John |first1= Michael |url=https://www.thesfnews.com/ashley-spillers-lady-on-the-move/13337|title=Ashley Spillers Lady On The Move|date=December 11, 2014|publisher=The San Francisco News|website=www.thesfnews.com|access-date=September 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905023626/https://www.thesfnews.com/ashley-spillers-lady-on-the-move/13337 |archive-date=September 5, 2021}}</ref>
Spillers was born in [[Houston]], [[Texas]], on August 13, 1986.

She became influenced by the works made by famous celebrities, such as [[Holly Hunter]] for ''[[Broadcast News (film)|Broadcast News]]'', [[Frances McDormand]] for ''[[Fargo (1996 film)|Fargo]]'', ''[[Mississippi Burning]]'' and ''[[Miller's Crossing]]'', [[Melanie Lynskey]], [[Bill Paxton]] for ''[[Apollo 13]]'', [[Tom Hanks]] for ''[[Forrest Gump]]'', [[Dianne Wiest]], [[Toni Collette]], [[Tom Cruise]] for ''[[Top Gun]]'', ''[[A Few Good Men (film)|A Few Good Men]]'' and ''[[Mission: Impossible (film)|Mission: Impossible]]'', [[Bruce Willis]] for ''[[Die Hard]]'' and ''[[Armageddon (1998 film)|Armageddon]]'', [[Bette Midler]] for ''[[Hocus Pocus (1993 film)|Hocus Pocus]]'', [[Cuba Gooding Jr.]] for ''[[Jerry Maguire]]'', [[Jerry Orbach]] for ''[[Law & Order]]'' and [[Diane Keaton]].<ref name="thesfnews"/>

She took children's acting classes in [[Houston]] at the Town & Country Playhouse with actress Barbara Lasater.<ref name="thesfnews"/> In 2004, she graduated from [[Kempner High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/fortbend/news/Kempner-grad-stars-in-film-with-Oscar-winners-4947278.php|title=Kempner grad stars in film with Oscar winners|last=Haines|first=Don|date=November 4, 2013|publisher=Chron|website=www.chron.com|accessdate=September 9, 2021}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 2009, she made her debut when she played the title character in the short film ''Adaline''. In 2012, she played Nancy in ''[[Saturday Morning Mystery]]'' and voiced Sarah Steele in the video game ''[[Pirate 101]]''.
In 2009, she made her debut when she played the title character in the short film ''Adaline''. In 2012, she played Nancy in her first leading role in the film ''[[Saturday Morning Mystery]]'' and voiced Sarah Steele in the video game ''[[Pirate101]]''.


In 2013, she appeared as Tracy in the film ''[[Dear Sidewalk]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slackerwood.com/node/3896|title=AFF Interview: Ashley Spillers of 'Dear Sidewalk' Remembers Her Sunscreen|last=Stoddard|first=Elizabeth|date=October 23, 2013|publisher=Slackerwood|website=www.slackerwood.com|accessdate=August 23, 2021}}</ref>, and Elizabeth in the comedy film ''[[Last Vegas]]'', featuring [[Michael Douglas]], [[Robert De Niro]], [[Kevin Kline]] and [[Morgan Freeman]]. In 2014, Spillers played Amy in the thriller film ''[[Two Step (film)|Two Step]]''.
In 2013, she appeared as Tracy in the film ''[[Dear Sidewalk]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slackerwood.com/node/3896|title=AFF Interview: Ashley Spillers of 'Dear Sidewalk' Remembers Her Sunscreen|last=Stoddard|first=Elizabeth|date=October 23, 2013|publisher=Slackerwood|website=www.slackerwood.com|access-date=August 23, 2021}}</ref> and Elizabeth in the comedy film ''[[Last Vegas]]'', featuring [[Michael Douglas]], [[Robert De Niro]], [[Kevin Kline]] and [[Morgan Freeman]]. In 2014, Spillers played Amy in the thriller film ''[[Two Step (film)|Two Step]]'' and Julie in the film ''Arlo and Julie''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/movies/movie_reviews/movie-review-arlo-julie/article_026624e2-059a-11e5-bce5-277335b7f914.html|title=Movie Review: "Arlo & Julie"|last=Levin|first=Jennifer|date=May 9, 2015|publisher=Santa Fe New Mexican|website=www.santafenewmexican.com|accessdate=September 9, 2021}}</ref>


She made guest appearances on television shows, including ''[[The Middle (TV series)|The Middle]]'', ''Driving Arizona'', ''[[American Woman (TV series)|American Woman]]'' and ''[[Splitting Up Together]]''.
She made guest appearances on television shows, including ''[[The Middle (TV series)|The Middle]]'', ''Driving Arizona'', ''[[American Woman (TV series)|American Woman]]'' and ''[[Splitting Up Together]]''.


From 2016 to 2017, she played Janice Swift in the [[HBO]] drama television series ''[[Vice Principals]]'', for 14 episodes. From 2017 to 2019, she played Sydney Jones in the drama series ''[[NCIS: Los Angeles]]''. From 2018 to 2019, she played Huggins in the science fiction web series ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'', for 13 episodes.
From 2016 to 2017, she played Janice Swift in the [[HBO]] drama television series ''[[Vice Principals]]'', for 14 episodes. From 2017 to 2019, she played Sydney Jones, the sister of [[Renée Felice Smith]]'s character, in the drama series ''[[NCIS: Los Angeles]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/26872945/ncis-la-nell-sister-ashley-rae-spillers/|title='NCIS LA' Is Bringing Back Someone From Nell Jones's Past|last=Stein|first=Megan|date=March 24, 2019|publisher=Country Living|website=www.countryliving.com|access-date=August 24, 2021}}</ref> From 2018 to 2019, she played Huggins in the science fiction web series ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'', for 13 episodes.


In 2021, Spillers succeeded [[Melanie Chartoff]] as the voice of [[List of Rugrats characters#Didi Pickles|Didi Pickles]] in the [[Paramount+]] original [[Rugrats (2021 TV series)|2021 animated reboot of the 1991 series of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.screenrant.com/rugrats-reboot-ashley-spillers-tommy-dewey-interview/|title=Ashley Spillers & Tommy Dewey Interview: Rugrats|last=Hullender|first=Tatiana|date=May 26, 2021|publisher=Screen Rant|website=www.screenrant.com|accessdate=August 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvline.com/2021/03/18/rugrats-reboot-dil-pickles-kimi-finster-characters-missing/|title=Rugrats Reboot Recasts Parents With Veep Trio; 3 OG Characters MIA|last=Schwartz|first=Ryan|date=March 16, 2021|publisher=TV Line|website=www.tvline.com|accessdate=August 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bsckids.com/2021/03/nickelodeons-upcoming-rugrats-series-getting-voices/|title=Nickelodeon’s Upcoming Rugrats Series Getting Voices|last=Cap|first=Damon|date=March 29, 2021|publisher=BCS Kids|website=www.bcskids.com|accessdate=August 23, 2021}}</ref>
In 2021, Spillers succeeded [[Melanie Chartoff]] as the voice of [[List of Rugrats characters#Didi Pickles|Didi Pickles]] in the [[Paramount+]] reboot television series ''[[Rugrats (2021 TV series)|Rugrats]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.screenrant.com/rugrats-reboot-ashley-spillers-tommy-dewey-interview/|title=Ashley Spillers & Tommy Dewey Interview: Rugrats|last=Hullender|first=Tatiana|date=May 26, 2021|publisher=Screen Rant|website=www.screenrant.com|access-date=August 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvline.com/2021/03/18/rugrats-reboot-dil-pickles-kimi-finster-characters-missing/|title=Rugrats Reboot Recasts Parents With Veep Trio; 3 OG Characters MIA|last=Schwartz|first=Ryan|date=March 16, 2021|publisher=TV Line|website=www.tvline.com|access-date=August 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bsckids.com/2021/03/nickelodeons-upcoming-rugrats-series-getting-voices/|title=Nickelodeon's Upcoming Rugrats Series Getting Voices|last=Cap|first=Damon|date=March 29, 2021|publisher=BCS Kids|website=www.bcskids.com|access-date=August 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/rugrats-voice-cast-jumped-at-getting-back-on-the-tricycle-for-paramounts-revival/|title=Rugrats Voice Cast Jumped At Getting "Back On The Tricycle" for Paramount+'s Revival|last=Zachary|first=Brandon|date=June 2, 2021|publisher=CBR|website=www.cbr.com|access-date=September 1, 2021}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In her interview for San Francisco News, she said: "I watched so many movies, and I was influenced by everyone I watched in a way. Every actor is so different, each bringing something unique to the table, so for a long time I don’t think I played favorites, I just soaked everything in, and went on that ride, along for the story they were telling. [[Judy Garland]] was someone I watched over and over, in ''[[The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)|The Wizard of Oz]]'' of course. And that woman was ahead of her time, I guess. Who am I to say that, but, I guess I mean, I watch her now, and her performances are so raw and human and real. I don’t know that I truly understood that as a kid, but I sure do now. She was special. I mean, ''[[A Star is Born (1954 film)|A Star is Born]]''? So good. [[Sigourney Weaver]] made an impression on me as Diane &#91;sic&#93; Fossey in ''[[Gorillas in the Mist]]''. Her work in that is fierce, and she told Fossey’s story in a beautiful way. She also instilled in me, from such a tiny age, a real love of gorillas, and an interest and dedication to them remaining on this planet. That's something I think every actor aims to do through their work, make a difference somehow, and she did for me. And now I care very deeply for and have come to know the struggle of a species that otherwise I might have not."<ref name="thesfnews"/>

==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
| 2009
| ''Adaline''
| Adaline
| Short film
|-
| 2011
| ''Wanted''
| Officer Spillers
| Short film
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Slacker (film)#Slacker 2011|Slacker 2011]]''
| Recluse's Girlfriend
|
|-
| 2012
| ''Magpie''
| Maggie
| Short film<br />Credited as '''Ashley Rae Spillers'''
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Saturday Morning Mystery]]''
| Nancy
| Credited as '''Ashley Rae Spillers'''
|-
| 2012
| ''The Man from Orlando''
| Bikini Girl
|
|-
| 2012
| ''Orbit''
| Audrey
| Short film
|-
| 2013
| ''Pit Stop''
| Waitress
| Uncredited
|-
| 2013
| ''Loves Her Gun''
| Xoe
| Credited as '''Ashley Rae Spillers'''
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Love & Air Sex]]''
| Ellie
|
|-
| 2013
| ''Hell No''
| Spring Break Girl #1
| Short film
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Zero Charisma]]''
| Sarah
|
|-
| 2013
| ''Hearts of Napalm''
| Ashley
| Short film
|-
| 2013
| ''The Bystander Theory''
| Sheila
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Last Vegas]]''
| Elizabeth
|
|-
| 2014
| ''Co-Ed Campfire Carnage''
| Tanya (Freaky Friday 13)
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Two Step (film)|Two Step]]''
| Amy
| Credited as '''Ashley Rae Spillers'''
|-
| 2014
| ''Arlo and Julie''
| Julie
|
|-
| 2014
| ''Tom: Monologue''
| Tom
| Short film
|-
| 2015
| ''[[I'll See You in My Dreams (2015 film)|I'll See You in My Dreams]]''
| Vitamins Store Clerk
|
|-
| 2015
| ''+/-''
| Ashley
| Short film
|-
| 2015
| ''The Love Inside''
| Gemma
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[War Dogs (2016 film)|War Dogs]]''
| Rosen's Wife
|
|-
| 2016
| ''The Meaning of Christmas (Cookies)''
|
| Short film
|-
| 2017
| ''Dr. Brinks & Dr. Brinks''
| Alex Brinks
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Inheritance (2017 thriller film)|Inheritance]]''
| Allie Bowman
|
|-
| 2018
| ''Harpy Gee''
| Opal, Pumpkin, Baby Snail
| Voice, short film
|-
| 2018
| ''Fetish''
| Carrie
| Short film
|-
| 2018
| ''Ringu: Meme Origins''
| Rachel
| Short film
|-
| 2018
| ''Don't Be a Hero''
| Samantha
| Short film
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Father of the Year (film)|Father of the Year]]''
| Olivia
|
|-
| 2020
| ''Keep Hope Alive''
| Terry
|
|-
| 2020
| ''Glenda Goes Quiet''
| Glenda
| Short film
|-
| 2020
| ''The Very Last Interview''
| Interviewer
| Short film
|-
| 2020
| ''Authentic Personalities''
| Allie
| Short film
|-
| 2021
| ''Bits and Pieces''
|
| Short film
|-
|2023
|''[[Foil (film)|Foil]]''
|Gina The Bartender
|Credited as '''Ashley Rae Spillers'''
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
| 2013
| ''[[American Experience]]''
| Gerta S. Brown
| Episode: "War of the Worlds"<br />Television documentary series
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Weird Loners]]''
| Kayla
| Episode: "Weird Dance"
|-
| 2016
| ''Driving Arizona''
| Sarah Landry
| Episode: "Dedication, Commitment, Perseverance, Perspiration"
|-
| 2016–2017
| ''[[Vice Principals]]''
| Janice Swift
| 14 episodes
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Maron (TV series)|Maron]]''
| Carla
| 2 episodes
|-
| 2017
| ''[[The Middle (TV series)|The Middle]]''
| Hannah
| Episode: "Pitch Imperfect"
|-
| 2017–2019
| ''[[NCIS: Los Angeles]]''
| HSS Sydney Jones
| 3 episodes<br />Credited as '''Ashley Rae Spillers'''
|-
| 2018
| ''Distance''
| Emily
| 9 episodes
|-
| 2018
| ''[[American Woman (TV series)|American Woman]]''
| Leslie-Anne
| Episode: "Jack"
|-
| 2018–2019
| ''[[Red vs. Blue]]''
| Huggins
| Voice, 13 episodes<br />Credited as '''A.R. Spillers'''
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Splitting Up Together]]''
| Holly
| Episode: "Yes, Deer"<br />Credited as '''Ashley Rae Spillers'''
|-
| 2021–present
| ''[[Rugrats (2021 TV series)|Rugrats]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/rugrats-revival-tony-hale-natalie-morales-michael-mckeen/|title='Rugrats' Revival Adds 9 to Voice Cast to Play the Grown-Ups|last=Baysinger|first=Tim|date=March 18, 2021|publisher=The Wrap|website=www.thewrap.com|access-date=September 1, 2021}}</ref>
| Didi Pickles<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fatherly.com/play/rugrats-actors-talk-about-the-multi-generational-power-of-the-nickelodeon-babies/|title='Rugrats' Actors Talk About the "Multi-Generational" Power of the Nickelodeon Babies|last=Spelling|first=Ian|date=June 2, 2021|publisher=Fatherly|website=www.fatherly.com|access-date=August 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.attractionsmagazine.com/nickelodeon-announces-all-star-voice-talent-rugrats-paramount-plus/|title=Nickelodeon announces all-star voice talent for 'Rugrats' on Paramount+|last=Davis-Friedman|first=Samantha|date=March 22, 2021|publisher=Attractions Magazine|website=www.attractionsmagazine.com|access-date=August 24, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/paramount-to-premier-the-3d-animated-series-rugrats-this-may/|title=Paramount+ to premier the 3D animated series 'Rugrats' this May|date=May 6, 2021|publisher=Animation Xpress|website=www.animationxpress.com|access-date=August 24, 2021}}</ref>
| Voice, credited as '''Ashley Rae Spillers'''
|-
| 2021–2022
| ''[[Muppet Babies (2018 TV series)|Muppet Babies]]''
| Jill the Frog
| Voice, recurring role
|-
|}

===Video games===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Pirate101]]''
| Sarah Steele
|
|-
|}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:21, 14 October 2024

Ashley Spillers
Born
Ashley Rae Spillers

Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active2008–present

Ashley Rae Spillers is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her film roles as Elizabeth in the 2013 comedy film Last Vegas (2013), Amy in the 2014 neo-noir thriller film Two Step (2014) and Olivia in the Netflix comedy film Father of the Year (2018).

Her television roles include Janice Swift in the HBO television series Vice Principals (2016–2017), Sydney Jones in the drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles (2017–2019), Emily in the television series Distance (2018), and Huggins in the comic science fiction web series Red vs. Blue (2018–2019).

Her voice roles include Didi Pickles in the 2021 revival animated series Rugrats[1] and Jill in Muppet Babies.

Early life

[edit]

Spillers was born in Houston, Texas. She grew up in Sugar Land and she didn't become involved in theatre until she was either 11 or 12 years old.[2]

She became influenced by the works made by famous celebrities, such as Holly Hunter for Broadcast News, Frances McDormand for Fargo, Mississippi Burning and Miller's Crossing, Melanie Lynskey, Bill Paxton for Apollo 13, Tom Hanks for Forrest Gump, Dianne Wiest, Toni Collette, Tom Cruise for Top Gun, A Few Good Men and Mission: Impossible, Bruce Willis for Die Hard and Armageddon, Bette Midler for Hocus Pocus, Cuba Gooding Jr. for Jerry Maguire, Jerry Orbach for Law & Order and Diane Keaton.[2]

She took children's acting classes in Houston at the Town & Country Playhouse with actress Barbara Lasater.[2] In 2004, she graduated from Kempner High School.[3]

Career

[edit]

In 2009, she made her debut when she played the title character in the short film Adaline. In 2012, she played Nancy in her first leading role in the film Saturday Morning Mystery and voiced Sarah Steele in the video game Pirate101.

In 2013, she appeared as Tracy in the film Dear Sidewalk,[4] and Elizabeth in the comedy film Last Vegas, featuring Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Kevin Kline and Morgan Freeman. In 2014, Spillers played Amy in the thriller film Two Step and Julie in the film Arlo and Julie.[5]

She made guest appearances on television shows, including The Middle, Driving Arizona, American Woman and Splitting Up Together.

From 2016 to 2017, she played Janice Swift in the HBO drama television series Vice Principals, for 14 episodes. From 2017 to 2019, she played Sydney Jones, the sister of Renée Felice Smith's character, in the drama series NCIS: Los Angeles.[6] From 2018 to 2019, she played Huggins in the science fiction web series Red vs. Blue, for 13 episodes.

In 2021, Spillers succeeded Melanie Chartoff as the voice of Didi Pickles in the Paramount+ reboot television series Rugrats.[7][8][9][10]

Personal life

[edit]

In her interview for San Francisco News, she said: "I watched so many movies, and I was influenced by everyone I watched in a way. Every actor is so different, each bringing something unique to the table, so for a long time I don’t think I played favorites, I just soaked everything in, and went on that ride, along for the story they were telling. Judy Garland was someone I watched over and over, in The Wizard of Oz of course. And that woman was ahead of her time, I guess. Who am I to say that, but, I guess I mean, I watch her now, and her performances are so raw and human and real. I don’t know that I truly understood that as a kid, but I sure do now. She was special. I mean, A Star is Born? So good. Sigourney Weaver made an impression on me as Diane [sic] Fossey in Gorillas in the Mist. Her work in that is fierce, and she told Fossey’s story in a beautiful way. She also instilled in me, from such a tiny age, a real love of gorillas, and an interest and dedication to them remaining on this planet. That's something I think every actor aims to do through their work, make a difference somehow, and she did for me. And now I care very deeply for and have come to know the struggle of a species that otherwise I might have not."[2]

Filmography

[edit]

Film

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Adaline Adaline Short film
2011 Wanted Officer Spillers Short film
2011 Slacker 2011 Recluse's Girlfriend
2012 Magpie Maggie Short film
Credited as Ashley Rae Spillers
2012 Saturday Morning Mystery Nancy Credited as Ashley Rae Spillers
2012 The Man from Orlando Bikini Girl
2012 Orbit Audrey Short film
2013 Pit Stop Waitress Uncredited
2013 Loves Her Gun Xoe Credited as Ashley Rae Spillers
2013 Love & Air Sex Ellie
2013 Hell No Spring Break Girl #1 Short film
2013 Zero Charisma Sarah
2013 Hearts of Napalm Ashley Short film
2013 The Bystander Theory Sheila
2013 Last Vegas Elizabeth
2014 Co-Ed Campfire Carnage Tanya (Freaky Friday 13)
2014 Two Step Amy Credited as Ashley Rae Spillers
2014 Arlo and Julie Julie
2014 Tom: Monologue Tom Short film
2015 I'll See You in My Dreams Vitamins Store Clerk
2015 +/- Ashley Short film
2015 The Love Inside Gemma
2016 War Dogs Rosen's Wife
2016 The Meaning of Christmas (Cookies) Short film
2017 Dr. Brinks & Dr. Brinks Alex Brinks
2017 Inheritance Allie Bowman
2018 Harpy Gee Opal, Pumpkin, Baby Snail Voice, short film
2018 Fetish Carrie Short film
2018 Ringu: Meme Origins Rachel Short film
2018 Don't Be a Hero Samantha Short film
2018 Father of the Year Olivia
2020 Keep Hope Alive Terry
2020 Glenda Goes Quiet Glenda Short film
2020 The Very Last Interview Interviewer Short film
2020 Authentic Personalities Allie Short film
2021 Bits and Pieces Short film
2023 Foil Gina The Bartender Credited as Ashley Rae Spillers

Television

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
2013 American Experience Gerta S. Brown Episode: "War of the Worlds"
Television documentary series
2015 Weird Loners Kayla Episode: "Weird Dance"
2016 Driving Arizona Sarah Landry Episode: "Dedication, Commitment, Perseverance, Perspiration"
2016–2017 Vice Principals Janice Swift 14 episodes
2016 Maron Carla 2 episodes
2017 The Middle Hannah Episode: "Pitch Imperfect"
2017–2019 NCIS: Los Angeles HSS Sydney Jones 3 episodes
Credited as Ashley Rae Spillers
2018 Distance Emily 9 episodes
2018 American Woman Leslie-Anne Episode: "Jack"
2018–2019 Red vs. Blue Huggins Voice, 13 episodes
Credited as A.R. Spillers
2018 Splitting Up Together Holly Episode: "Yes, Deer"
Credited as Ashley Rae Spillers
2021–present Rugrats[11] Didi Pickles[12][13][14] Voice, credited as Ashley Rae Spillers
2021–2022 Muppet Babies Jill the Frog Voice, recurring role

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Pirate101 Sarah Steele

References

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  1. ^ Avalos, Regina (March 20, 2021). "Rugrats: Grown-Up Voice Actors Announced for Paramount+ Revival Series". www.tvseriesfinale.com. TV Series Finale. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d St. John, Michael (December 11, 2014). "Ashley Spillers Lady On The Move". www.thesfnews.com. The San Francisco News. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Haines, Don (November 4, 2013). "Kempner grad stars in film with Oscar winners". www.chron.com. Chron. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Stoddard, Elizabeth (October 23, 2013). "AFF Interview: Ashley Spillers of 'Dear Sidewalk' Remembers Her Sunscreen". www.slackerwood.com. Slackerwood. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Levin, Jennifer (May 9, 2015). "Movie Review: "Arlo & Julie"". www.santafenewmexican.com. Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Stein, Megan (March 24, 2019). "'NCIS LA' Is Bringing Back Someone From Nell Jones's Past". www.countryliving.com. Country Living. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  7. ^ Hullender, Tatiana (May 26, 2021). "Ashley Spillers & Tommy Dewey Interview: Rugrats". www.screenrant.com. Screen Rant. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  8. ^ Schwartz, Ryan (March 16, 2021). "Rugrats Reboot Recasts Parents With Veep Trio; 3 OG Characters MIA". www.tvline.com. TV Line. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  9. ^ Cap, Damon (March 29, 2021). "Nickelodeon's Upcoming Rugrats Series Getting Voices". www.bcskids.com. BCS Kids. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  10. ^ Zachary, Brandon (June 2, 2021). "Rugrats Voice Cast Jumped At Getting "Back On The Tricycle" for Paramount+'s Revival". www.cbr.com. CBR. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  11. ^ Baysinger, Tim (March 18, 2021). "'Rugrats' Revival Adds 9 to Voice Cast to Play the Grown-Ups". www.thewrap.com. The Wrap. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Spelling, Ian (June 2, 2021). "'Rugrats' Actors Talk About the "Multi-Generational" Power of the Nickelodeon Babies". www.fatherly.com. Fatherly. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  13. ^ Davis-Friedman, Samantha (March 22, 2021). "Nickelodeon announces all-star voice talent for 'Rugrats' on Paramount+". www.attractionsmagazine.com. Attractions Magazine. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  14. ^ "Paramount+ to premier the 3D animated series 'Rugrats' this May". www.animationxpress.com. Animation Xpress. May 6, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
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