About
Ashley Nicole Rickards (born May 4, 1992, height 5' 3¾" (1,62 m)) is an American actress, known for her role in MTV's Awkward as Jenna Hamilton, and as Samantha "Sam" Walker, a troubled young girl taken in by Brooke Davis who becomes her foster-mother, in The CW teen drama series One Tree Hill. She also starred in the 2011 independent drama film Fly Away as Mandy, a severely autistic girl. Rickards grew up on a horse farm that catered for children with special needs. She attended a local Montessori school where, at age 13, she had her first taste of acting in an opera production. Rickards graduated from high school at age fifteen and is a member of Mensa. After attending a local talent showcase, organized by Lou Perlman, Rickards traveled to Los Angeles where she eventually gathered a team of representatives. Upon graduating, Rickards began to appear in a number of minor roles, as...
Known for
American Horror StorySeries • 2011
The FlashSeries • 2014
One Tree HillSeries • 2003
CSI: NYSeries • 2004
EntourageSeries • 2004
Everybody Hates ChrisSeries • 2005
Ugly BettySeries • 2006
Awkward.Series • 2011
Zoey 101Series • 2005
A Haunted House 2Movie • 2014
Dimension 404Series • 2017
GamerMovie • 2009
Killer AppMovie • 2017
The OutcastsMovie • 2017
Behaving BadlyMovie • 2014
Struck by LightningMovie • 2013
At the Devil's DoorMovie • 2014
Smiley Face KillersMovie • 2021
Pretty Little StalkerMovie • 2018
Sassy PantsMovie • 2012