Ashleigh Aston Moore
Ashleigh Aston Moore (November 13, 1981 – December 10, 2007) was an American former child actress, known for playing Chrissy in the 1995 film Now and Then.
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![]() Ashleigh Aston Moore as Chrissy DeWitt in Now and Then (1995) | |
Born | Ashley Rogers November 13, 1981[1] Sunnyvale, California, U.S. |
Died | December 10, 2007 26) Richmond, British Columbia, Canada | (aged
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–1997 |
Life and career
Born Ashley Rogers in Sunnyvale, California,[1] she began acting at the age of four. 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. 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.[2]
She later guest starred on popular television shows such as Madison, Northern Exposure, and Strange Luck. Moore's last role was a role in a 1997 episode of Touched by an Angel, after which she stopped acting professionally.
On December 10, 2007, Moore died in British Columbia, Canada from an accidental heroin overdose.[1][3][4]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992–1994 | The Odyssey | Alpha/Donna Archipenko | 37 episodes |
1993 | Liar, Liar | Jean "Nini" Farrow | Television movie, credited as Ashley Rogers |
1993 | Family of Strangers | Megan | Television movie, credited as Ashley Rogers |
1994 | Sin & Redemption | Sally Simms | Television movie, credited as Ashley Rogers |
1994 | Beyond Obsession | Traci | |
1994–1995 | Madison | Marnie Langston | 1 episode |
1995 | Northern Exposure | Tori Spencer | 1 episode |
1995 | Now and Then | Chrissy DeWitt | |
1995 | Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain | Tracy Briggs | |
1996 | The Grave | Marlene | |
1996 | Strange Luck | Heather Rehne | 1 episode |
1996 | A Friend's Betrayal | Ella | Television movie |
1997 | Touched by an Angel | Abby Fontaine | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
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1994 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Family of Strangers | Nominated |
1995 | YTV Achievement Award | YTV Achievement Award (Acting) | Won | |
1996 | Young Artist Award | Best Performances by a Young Ensemble - Feature Film or Video | Now and Then (shared with cast) | Nominated |
References
- 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 0786451912.
She was born Ashley Rogers of Sunnyvale, California", "...died of an accidental heroin overdoses...
- Dudek, Duane (October 20, 1995). "'Now and Then' a grab bag of preteen girls' trauma". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. p. 8B. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- "'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.
- "10 Secrets You Never Knew About the "Now and Then" Cast". Redbook. October 20, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
Sadly, Ashleigh died in 2007—at the age of 26—allegedly from an accidental heroin overdose.