Allie Grant
Allie Grant | |
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 Grant at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Struck by Lightning | |
| Born | February 14, 1994 Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Parent | Bob & Angie Grant |
Allie Grant (born February 14, 1994) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Isabelle Hodes on the Showtime television series Weeds appearing in the series from 2005 to 2009. She also co-starred as Lisa Shay on the ABC sitcom Suburgatory.
Life and career
Grant was born in Tupelo, Mississippi[1] to Bob and Angie Grant. When she was three years old, she went to the Model and Talent Expo in Dallas, Texas. She was invited to New York. From 2005 to 2007, she guest starred on the Disney Channel series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and That's So Raven.
In 2005, she was cast in Weeds. Although she originally began as a recurring character, Grant's role was promoted and by season three she became a regular part of the cast. Her role as Isabelle Hodes, the lesbian daughter of Celia and Dean Hodes, earned her a SAG nomination as a part of the Weeds cast.[2]
Grant has also appeared in the films Fanboys (2009), The Runaways (2010) and Struck by Lightning (2012).
Personal life
Grant was the valedictorian of her 2011 high school graduating class. She attended Harvard University's Summer Program before shooting Suburgatory in 2011. She currently resides in Los Angeles.[1][2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Fanboys | Kimmy/Rogue Leader | |
| 2010 | The Runaways | Club Girl | |
| 2012 | Struck by Lightning | Remy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | That's So Raven | Carly | Episode: "Goin' Hollywood" |
| 2005–2009 | Weeds | Isabelle Hodes | 57 episodes; Recurring (seasons 1–2), Main role (seasons 3–5) |
| 2006–2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Agnes | Episodes: "Crushed", "Election", "A Midsummer's Nightmare", "Club Twin" |
| 2010 | Private Practice | Julie | Episode: "Can't Find My Way Back Home" |
| 2011–2014 | Suburgatory | Lisa Shay | Main Role; 52 episodes |
| 2014 | Red Band Society | Lauren | Episode: "Know Thyself" |
| 2015 | Grey's Anatomy | Alana | Episode: "How to Save a Life" |
| 2015-2016 | The Goldbergs | Evelyn Silver | Episode: "The Darryl Dawkins Dance"
Episode: "Hello" |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama): Supporting Young Actor | Weeds | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b ALLIE GRANT Lisa Shay on ABC's "Suburgatory" ABC Medianet. Retrieved December 20, 2001.
- ^ a b "Allie Grant". Warner Bros. Television Media to Go. Retrieved December 20, 2001.
External links
- Allie Grant at IMDb