Ashley Eckstein

Ashley Eckstein

Eckstein in June 2011
Born Maria Ashley Drane
(1981-09-22) September 22, 1981
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Other names Ashley Eckstein, Ashley Drane
Occupation Actress
Years active 1994–present
Spouse(s) David Eckstein (m. 2005)
Website http://www.ashleyeckstein.com/

Maria Ashley Eckstein (née Drane; born September 22, 1981), credited as Ashley Eckstein or Ashley Drane, is an American film and television actress known to audiences of Blue Collar TV and as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. She also played a small role as Alicia in the film Sydney White and as Ms. Cole in the film Alice Upside Down, with both films being released in 2007. Eckstein also had a recurring role as Muffy on the Disney Channel sitcom That's So Raven.

Life and career

Eckstein was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and raised in Orlando, Florida. Her first job was as a cast member at Disney's MGM Studios.[1] She married former Major League Baseball player and 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein on November 26, 2005, in his hometown of Sanford, Florida, followed by a reception at Walt Disney World.[2]

In addition to doing film and voice work, Eckstein also started Her Universe, a company that produces Sci-fi licensed merchandise targeted specifically for girls and women.[3]

Filmography

Eckstein in June 2010

Film

List of performances in film
Year Title Role Notes Source
2003 Prey for Rock & Roll Punk Rock Girl    
2003 Ancient Warriors Dylan Paccione    
2007 Alice Upside Down Miss Cole    
2007 Sydney White Alicia    
2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano    
2016 Only Yesterday Yaeko Okajima English dub  

Television

List of performances in television
Year Series Role Notes Source
1994 Nickelodeon Guts Herself    
2001 JAG Lisa Rossbach Episode: "Measure of Men"  
2002 The Rerun Show   Series regular
Episode: "Diff'rent Strokes: The Rivals/The Partridge Family: Keith and Lauriebelle"
 
2002 The Brady Bunch in the White House Jan Brady    
2003–06 That's So Raven Muffy    
2003 That '70s Show Julie Episode: "Christmas"  
2004 Drake & Josh Susan Episode: "Believe Me, Brother"  
2004 Strong Medicine Becca Episode: "Positive Results"  
2004 Blue Collar TV Various Series regular  
2005–06 Hot Properties Nancy Episode: "Killer Bodies"  
2006 Phil of the Future Grace Episode: "Stuck in the Meddle with You"  
2008 The Replacements Bailey Episode: "Glee by the Sea"  
2008–14 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano Lead role, 5 seasons  
2012 Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess Mia the Bluebird    
2013–present Sofia the First Mia the Bluebird    
2013 Robot Chicken Energizer Bunny's Wife, Girl Episode: "Caffeine-Induced Aneurysm"  
2014–15 Ultimate Spider-Man Dagger    
2014–16 Star Wars Rebels Fulcrum/Ahsoka Tano Recurring character  

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels Ahsoka Tano    
2009 Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes Ahsoka Tano   [4]
2011 Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano    
2015 Disney Infinity 3.0 Ahsoka Tano   [5]

References

  1. Carchidi, Jim. "Inside Her Universe: Ashley Eckstein comes home to Star Wars Weekends". bizjournals.com. Orlando Business Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  2. "Little David Becomes A Goliath". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 29 October 2006. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
  3. FANGIRLS a Growing Force in STAR WARS Empire – Newsarama.com June 25, 2010
  4. Krome Studios (October 6, 2009). Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes. LucasArts. Scene: Closing credits, 2:30 in, Voice Talent.
  5. Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:29 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.

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