Ashleigh Aston Moore (born Ashley Rogers; November 13, 1981 – December 10, 2007) was an American child actress who played Chrissy in the 1995 film Now and Then.
Ashleigh Aston Moore | |
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 Moore as Chrissy DeWitt in Now and Then (1995) | |
| Born | Ashley Rogers November 13, 1981[1] Sunnyvale, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 10, 2007 (aged 26) Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–1997 |
Life and career
Born Ashley Rogers in Sunnyvale, California,[1] she began acting at the age of four. Under the guidance of her first grade teacher, Moore was encouraged to get into the business of acting.[2] After appearing in numerous commercials, she landed the dual roles of Alpha and Donna in the CBC Television children's series The Odyssey in 1992. The show lasted three seasons, ending in 1994 with 39 episodes. She won the 6th Annual YTV Achievement Award in acting in 1995 for her work on The Odyssey.[3]
Moore's best known role was in the 1995 coming-of-age ensemble comedy-drama film Now and Then. Set in 1970, Moore portrayed the child version of Christina "Chrissy" Dewitt who was portrayed as an adult by Rita Wilson.[4] She later guest starred on popular television shows such as Madison, Northern Exposure, and Strange Luck. Moore quit acting in 1997.[5]
Death
On December 10, 2007, Moore died from an accidental drug overdose at the age of 26 in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.[1][6][5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | The Odyssey | television series | Alpha/Donna Archipenko | 37 episodes;[7] credited as Ashley Rogers |
| 1993 | Liar, Liar | made-for-television film | Jean "Nini" Farrow | credited as Ashley Rogers[8] |
| 1993 | Family of Strangers | made-for-television film | Megan | credited as Ashley Rogers[9] |
| 1994 | Sin and Redemption | made-for-television film | Sally Simms | credited as Ashley Rogers[10] |
| 1994 | Beyond Obsession | made-for-television film | Traci at age 10 | about the story of Traci Di Carlo |
| 1994–1995 | Madison | television series | Marnie Langston | 1 episode |
| 1995 | Northern Exposure | television series | Tori Spencer | 1 episode[7][2] |
| 1995 | Now and Then | film | Chrissy DeWitt | [11] |
| 1995 | Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain | film | Tracy Briggs | [12] |
| 1996 | The Grave | film | Marlene | [7] |
| 1996 | Strange Luck | television series | Heather Rehne | 1 episode |
| 1996 | A Friend's Betrayal | made-for-television film | Ella | [7] |
| 1997 | Touched by an Angel | television series | Abby Fontaine | 1 episode[7] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Family of Strangers | Nominated | |
| 1995 | YTV Achievement Award | YTV Achievement Award (Acting) | The Odessy | Won | [2][3] |
| 1996 | Young Artist Award | Best Performances by a Young Ensemble - Feature Film or Video | Now and Then (shared with cast) | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c Lentz III, Harris M. (2007). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2007: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture. McFarland. p. 258. ISBN 978-0786451913.
She was born Ashley Rogers of Sunnyvale, California", "...died of an accidental heroin overdoses...
- ^ a b c MacInnes, Andrea (April 4, 1995). "Faces: Ashleigh Aston Moore". The Vancouver Sun. p. 31. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ a b "Inside Canada: YTV Achievement Awards salute Canadian Youth". Prince George Citizen. April 1, 1995. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Dudek, Duane (October 20, 1995). "'Now and Then' a grab bag of preteen girls' trauma". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 8B. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ^ a b "10 Secrets You Never Knew About the "Now and Then" Cast". Redbook. October 20, 2015. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
Sadly, Ashleigh died in 2007—at the age of 26—allegedly from an accidental heroin overdose.
- ^ "'The Patriot' Star Skye McCole Bartusiak Dead at 21: 9 Child Stars Who Passed Away Too Soon". Life & Style. July 21, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
Cause of Death: An accidental heroin overdose.
- ^ a b c d e "The Cast of 'Now and Then,' Then and Now, slide 7". EW.com. July 27, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ McGaw, Steven A. (June 20, 1993). "CBS brings powerful 'Liar, Liar" to U.S. viewers". Del Rio News Herald. p. 23. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Inwood, Damian (January 26, 1994). "Six vie for awards". The Province. p. 57. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Marko, Michele (December 24, 1993). "Faces of '93: What's in the stocking for our stars of tomorrow?". The Vancouver Sun. p. 105. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Portman, Jamie (October 18, 1995). "At the Movies: Now and Then". Calgary Herald. p. 40. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Malcolm (November 3, 1995). "Girlfriends go for the gold in fast-paced adventure flick". Hartford Courant. p. 55. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
