Sammi Hanratty

Sammi Hanratty
Hanratty in 2015
Born
Samantha Lynn Hanratty

(1995-09-20) September 20, 1995 (age 29)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present

Samantha Lynn Hanratty[1] (born September 20, 1995) is an American actress. Her first lead was in 2009, portraying Chrissa Maxwell in An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong. In 2011, she played the role Whitney Brown in the film The Greening of Whitney Brown. Hanratty is considered a Celebrity Friend for the Starlight Children's Foundation.[2] Since 2021, she has played teenage Misty Quigley in the Showtime drama series Yellowjackets.

Early life

Samantha Hanratty was born on September 20, 1995, in Scottsdale, Arizona.[3][4] She attended Laurel Springs School.[citation needed]

Acting career

Hanratty at the 12th Annual Satellite Awards in 2007
Hanratty in 2007 at the 12th Annual Satellite Awards

Hanratty has appeared in several films and television series including the 2006 ABC Family original film Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, opposite Lacey Chabert. In 2006, she was a recurring character through seasons two and three of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Holly, a little girl whose father is a con man and once stayed at the Tipton. That same year, she appeared in the ABC film Stephen King's Desperation. From 2006 to 2009, Hanratty had a recurring role on the action-drama series The Unit with her older sister Danielle. In 2006, she appeared in the film The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, playing an elf named Glenda. She also played Chrissa in the 2009 film An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong.[5] Hanratty played a young version of Leelee Sobieski's character Jody Balaban in the romantic comedy film Finding Bliss directed by Julie Davis. She took on a supporting role in the fantasy adventure comedy film Jack and the Beanstalk as Gretel.[6]

Hanratty starred alongside Brooke Shields, Aidan Quinn and Kris Kristofferson in the adventure film The Greening of Whitney Brown, which was released on November 11, 2011.[7] She co-starred Billy Unger in the adventure fantasy film The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone, released on March 1, 2013.[8] She appeared in the comedy film Moms' Night Out portraying Zoe, released on May 9, 2014.[9] Hanratty appeared on the third season in the action-thriller television series Chosen and also had a recurring role in the supernatural horror series Salem.

In 2015, Hanratty was cast in the Lifetime movie by Shawn Ku titled Seeds of Yesterday, based on the 1984 novel of the same name, by V. C. Andrews.[10] In 2017, Hanratty starred in the action comedy movie Bad Kids of Crestview Academy portraying Siouxsie Hess, which was released on January 13, 2017. She appeared on the eighth season of CW supernatural teen drama series The Vampire Diaries in three episodes and also had a recurring role in Showtime's television series Shameless as Kassidi.

Hanratty was an ensemble cast in Showtime's thriller drama series Yellowjackets portraying a teen version of Christina Ricci's character Misty Quigley.[11]

Personal life

On August 27, 2024, Hanratty announced that she is expecting a son with Christian DeAnda.[12] On September 26, 2024, Hanratty stated that her son would be born with a cleft lip and will require several surgeries after his birth.[13]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest British girl Uncredited[citation needed]
2006 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Elf #1
2007 Boogeyman 2 Young Laura
2008 Hero Wanted Marley Singer
2009 An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong Chrissa Maxwell Direct-to-video film
2009 Finding Bliss Young Jody Balaban
2009 Within Michelle Lowe
2009 A Christmas Carol Beggar Boy / Young Cratchit Girl / Want Girl Voice
2009 Jack and the Beanstalk Gretel
2010 Magic Kayla Fairmont
2010 Kalamity Barbie Klepack
2011 The Greening of Whitney Brown Whitney Brown
2012 Amazing Love Carrie
2013 The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone Allie
2013 Second Chances Abby
2014 Moms' Night Out Zoe
2017 Bad Kids of Crestview Academy Siouxsie
2017 The Saint Zoo Valecross Direct-to-video film
2019 Countdown Vlogger
2019 Skin in the Game Dani
2021 Another Girl Elle Overton
2024 Atlas Communications Officer
TBD Generation Angst Vivian Pre-production
TBD Method Faye Short film; Pre-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Passions Adele Season 6, episode 136
2005 Charmed Wendy Episode: "Little Box of Horrors"
2005 Drake & Josh Young Girl at Baseball Game Episode: "Foam Finger"
2005 House Dory Episode: "The Mistake"
2005 Last Laugh '05 Little Girl Television special
2006 CSI: NY Emma Matthews Episode: "Fare Game"
2006 Hello Sister, Goodbye Life Celia Television film
2006 MADtv Various 3 episodes
2006–2009 The Unit Jen Gerhardt Recurring role, 10 episodes
2006 Cold Case Muriel Bartleby (1929) Episode: "Beautiful Little Fool"
2006 Stephen King's Desperation Pie Carver Television film
2006–2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Holly Recurring role (seasons 2–3), 6 episodes
2006 That's So Raven Taylor Episode: "Rae of Sunshine"
2007–2008 Pushing Daisies Young Charlotte "Chuck" Charles Recurring role, 5 episodes
2008 iCarly Morgan Episode: "iCarly Saves TV"
2013 Monday Mornings Abra Rivers Episode: "Forks Over Knives"
2013 Shake It Up Kristin Wibler Episode: "In the Bag It Up"
2013 Mad Men Millicent Episode: "The Quality of Mercy"
2013 Rizzoli & Isles Chloe Episode: "All for One"
2013 The Christmas Spirit Morgan Television film
2014 Zoe Gone Jennifer Lynne Television film
2014 Chosen Megan Acosta Recurring role (season 3), 6 episodes
2014–2015 Salem Dollie Trask Recurring role (seasons 1–2), 12 episodes
2014 Perception Kayla Madden Episode: "Painless"
2014 Stalker Hannah McCoy Episode: "Whatever Happened to Baby James?"
2015 2 Broke Girls Kemberly Episode: "And the Knock Off Knockout"
2015 Seeds of Yesterday Cindy Sheffield Television film
2015 How to Get Away with Murder Zoe Mitchell Episode: "Skanks Get Shanked"
2016 Inconceivable Carissa Television film; also known as Deadly Ex
2017 The Vampire Diaries Violet Fell 3 episodes
2017–2018 Shameless Kassidi Gallagher Recurring role, 7 episodes
2018 The Middle of X Young Emily Television film
2018 NCIS Mother of infant Episode: "What Child is This"
2019 Daybreak Aria Killigan Episode: "5318008"
2019 Grand Hotel Emily Episode: "Where the Sun Don't Shine"
2021–present Yellowjackets Teen Misty Quigley Main role
2024 Brilliant Minds Bridget Episode: "The Blackout Bride"

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2007 Young Artist Award[14] Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Young Actress Hello Sister, Goodbye Life Nominated
2007 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Nominated
2008 Young Artist Award[15] Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Nominated
2018 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actor The Middle of X Nominated
2022 Pena de Prata Best Ensemble in a Drama Series Yellowjackets Nominated
2022 An Irish Person Award Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series Yellowjackets Won

References

  1. ^ 'Yellowjackets' Cast Play "I Dare You" | Teen Vogue, archived from the original on April 12, 2023, retrieved April 12, 2023
  2. ^ "Starlight Celebrity Friends". Starlight Children's Foundation. Archived from the original on May 31, 2013.
  3. ^ Slocombe, Amy (September 20, 2019). "On this day in 1995, Sammi Hanratty was born". Roodepoort Record. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  4. ^ Stivale, Shelby (January 17, 2022). "Sammi Hanratty: Meet the 'Yellowjackets' Star with a Disney Past". J-14. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  5. ^ "Cast & Characters". Archived from the original on June 3, 2011. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
  6. ^ "JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Movieguide - Movie Reviews for Christians". September 20, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Greening of Whitney Brown". comingsoon.net. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Lost Medallion". Freestyle Releasing. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "Moms' Night Out (2014)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "'Seeds of Yesterday' Movie Spoilers: 8 Major Differences Between the 1984 V.C. Andrews Book and 2015 Lifetime Movie". International Business Times. April 12, 2015. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Interview: Yellowjackets' Samantha Hanratty". Brief Take. November 18, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  12. ^ Becker, Emma Aerin (August 27, 2024). "Samantha Hanratty Surprises Yellowjackets Castmates with Pregnancy News in Adorable Video: 'A Crazy Ride'". People. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Sacks, Hannah (September 26, 2024). "Pregnant Samantha Hanratty Shares Her Baby Boy Will Be Born with a Cleft Lip: 'He's Going to Be Okay'". People. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  14. ^ "28th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  15. ^ "29th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on July 6, 2008. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
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