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10-22-2002, 11:28 PM
(Source: Moviething.com)
Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy had a very artistic upbringing, and her parents always encouraged her to experiment and to be creative. She was an odd choice for Brat Pack status, for while she appeared in the movies, she never really fit into the lifestyle. Ally was never much of a partygoer; in fact, publicists tried repeatedly to get her to reinvent her image to be more of a fun-loving, free spirit. The truth however, is that Ally Sheedy IS a free spirit who refused to change herself in order to conform. Unfortunately, her steadfastness was dire for her career.
Born on June 12, 1962 in Manhattan, New York, Sheedy began dancing at the Lincoln Center with the American Ballet Theater at 6 years old. Her parents, always encouraging their daughter's creative tendencies, were very supportive when Ally set out to write her first book at the age of 12. The book, She Was Nice to Mice, was published and became a bestseller.
A few years later, she began appearing in commercials and earned money doing that for a while before enrolling in UCLA. Between studies, she appeared in a number of made-for-television movies, and landed a recurring role on Hill Street Blues.
After making her big screen debut in the 1983 film Bad Boys with Sean Penn, she moved on to St. Elmo's Fire and The Breakfast Club, the two classic Brat Pack features. She was one of the few, with Emilio Estevez and Judd Nelson, who appeared in both John Hughes films.
After that most prosperous year of 1985, Sheedy had trouble finding work. Her image was not popular in the late 80s and she soon began to fade away after disasters like Maid to Order. In the 90s, the news has been mixed for Sheedy, but things seem to be on an upturn. People are beginning to see what a talent they cast away in the 80s.
Ally made her off-Broadway debut in "Advice From a Caterpillar", during which she met and married David Lansbury. The two had a daughter in 1994. Ally Sheedy now spends most of her time caring for her child, but has also found time to nurture a fledgling comeback. She had a small role in 1995's One Night Stand, but it was her work in the 1998 independent film High Art which really marked her comeback. The role won her rave reviews from critics and even spawned Oscar talk.
People now have a renewed interest in this former teen star, and it seems like she is poised for a return. With smart work in independent films, she should have a long and interesting career ahead of her yet.
Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy had a very artistic upbringing, and her parents always encouraged her to experiment and to be creative. She was an odd choice for Brat Pack status, for while she appeared in the movies, she never really fit into the lifestyle. Ally was never much of a partygoer; in fact, publicists tried repeatedly to get her to reinvent her image to be more of a fun-loving, free spirit. The truth however, is that Ally Sheedy IS a free spirit who refused to change herself in order to conform. Unfortunately, her steadfastness was dire for her career.
Born on June 12, 1962 in Manhattan, New York, Sheedy began dancing at the Lincoln Center with the American Ballet Theater at 6 years old. Her parents, always encouraging their daughter's creative tendencies, were very supportive when Ally set out to write her first book at the age of 12. The book, She Was Nice to Mice, was published and became a bestseller.
A few years later, she began appearing in commercials and earned money doing that for a while before enrolling in UCLA. Between studies, she appeared in a number of made-for-television movies, and landed a recurring role on Hill Street Blues.
After making her big screen debut in the 1983 film Bad Boys with Sean Penn, she moved on to St. Elmo's Fire and The Breakfast Club, the two classic Brat Pack features. She was one of the few, with Emilio Estevez and Judd Nelson, who appeared in both John Hughes films.
After that most prosperous year of 1985, Sheedy had trouble finding work. Her image was not popular in the late 80s and she soon began to fade away after disasters like Maid to Order. In the 90s, the news has been mixed for Sheedy, but things seem to be on an upturn. People are beginning to see what a talent they cast away in the 80s.
Ally made her off-Broadway debut in "Advice From a Caterpillar", during which she met and married David Lansbury. The two had a daughter in 1994. Ally Sheedy now spends most of her time caring for her child, but has also found time to nurture a fledgling comeback. She had a small role in 1995's One Night Stand, but it was her work in the 1998 independent film High Art which really marked her comeback. The role won her rave reviews from critics and even spawned Oscar talk.
People now have a renewed interest in this former teen star, and it seems like she is poised for a return. With smart work in independent films, she should have a long and interesting career ahead of her yet.