Ashley Peldon

Name: Ashley Peldon

Introduction: Ashley Peldon is an American actress who began her career as a successful child star, transitioning to adult roles and later specializing in voice acting, particularly known for providing “scream” effects in various productions.

Date of birth: April 2, 1984

Height: Approximately 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)

Place of birth: New York, New York, U.S.

Family:

Parents’ names: Jeffrey Peldon (father, attorney) and Wendy Peldon (mother, college professor).
Siblings: Courtney Peldon (older sister), also an actress.
Spouse: Steve Hurdle (m. 2010).
Children: Lila Marie Hurdle (daughter).
Relatives: Her sister Courtney Peldon is also an actress.

Profession: Actress, voice actress, sound department (scream artist), entrepreneur (formerly launched perfume business).

Nationality: American

Religion: Information not consistently available, though some sources list her among Jewish actors.

College or university attended: Skidmore College, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology and Film in 2007. She later pursued a doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology.

Biography and What Famous For:

Ashley Peldon’s acting career started remarkably early. At just four years old, she joined the cast of the soap opera “Guiding Light” as Marah Lewis, a role that made her the youngest performer to be put under contract in daytime television. Her performance earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination at the age of six, making her the youngest person ever to receive such a nomination at that time.

As a child and young actress, Peldon worked opposite renowned Hollywood figures. She appeared with Bette Midler in “Stella” (1990), Goldie Hawn in “Deceived” (1991), and Daniel Day-Lewis in “The Crucible” (1996). Her role as the young Elizabeth in the cult classic “Drop Dead Fred” (1991) is also widely remembered. She gained critical praise for her intense performance in the CBS television movie “Child of Rage” (1992), portraying an abused child.

As a teenager, she continued to work in television, with recurring roles in series such as “The Pretender” and “That ’70s Show.”

In her adult career, Ashley Peldon has significantly shifted her focus to voice acting, particularly specializing in providing “rage screams” and other vocal effects for various film and television productions. Her work in the sound department for numerous high-profile projects has made her a unique and in-demand talent in Hollywood. She has contributed to the soundscapes of major films, often uncredited, but her distinctive “screams” are a significant part of her professional identity.

She also pursued higher education, earning a bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology and Film from Skidmore College and later pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology. She has also dabbled in entrepreneurship, launching her own line of fragrances.

Have participated (Selected Works):

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