Ashley Barnette
- Actor
I am a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Iv'e been active in theater, news production, and the film industries for over three decades. My career began by writing and directing an original short film with my friends in my neighborhood, and it evolved into an award-winning actor for roles such as The Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz", Rick Steadman in "The Nerd" having both supporting and lead roles for theatrical productions throughout the Southeast. Past film work includes appearances in Shag: The Movie as well as the stand-in for Patrick Dempsey in Coop De Ville. I entered television production as a production assistant, and my career has continued to thrive throughout the years, working for CBS, ABC, and NBC News, several top 10 and 20 market TV stations, Entertainment Tonight, and The Insider.
I currently work as a freelance Media Manager for Disney's ABC Television Group in LA. Recently I was cast in student films produced by the Relativity School, New York Film Academy, and USC School of cinematic arts. My goal is to pursue an acting career that I put on the back burner after high school.
Now I plan to soon be working on a network sitcom, drama, cable series, or as a TV host.