15 Main Actors/Actresses On Pretty Little Liars: Best to Worst
This list is a ranking of the most talented actors in the ABC family/Freeform show, Pretty Little Liars. It only includes the actors who play the main characters, so guest stars and reoccurring characters (with no significance plot-wise) will not be included.
Note: This is only my opinion, and my acting experience/knowledge is obviously very limited compared to the actors include in my list. Some factors I considered while ranking these actors include how naturally they deliver their lines, how captivating their performances are (without being over-the-top, they can still be captivating through skill, control and confidence), how convincing they are, and how well they interact with others (in character, of course). I also did consider the material each actor is given, as I know some actors are allowed to show more of a range than others due to their characters (For example: Jason's character is consistently creepy, but Drew still does a good job portraying him) (Lucy is also given annoying material at times, but she's still a dang good actress). I also tried to be as objective as possible regarding my personal opinion of the actors as well as the characters.
Most importantly though, I feel that there is a lot of talent on Pretty Little Liars that isn't acknowledged enough, which is why I felt the need to make this list. Enjoy! And if you have any additional comments or you think I made a mistake or left someone out, comment!
ALSO: If you're wondering why I ranked the actors the way I did, check the itallicized portions of their boxes underneath their mini-biographies :)
LAST SIDE NOTE (I swear): It took everything I had in me not to include JULIAN MORRIS in this list (capitalized because of course), being that I have a very real fascination with this actor as well as an admiration for his acting abilities, but unfortunately, he is not a) a main character, or b) plot-relevant DESPITE the fact that everyone wanted him to be. It seems that the writers got lazy and dropped his story line though, so I will just give him special recognition. Also, did I mention that I'm utterly in love with him and I would have an extremely biased view if I ranked him? Well yeah, I would. Better safe than sorry.
Note: This is only my opinion, and my acting experience/knowledge is obviously very limited compared to the actors include in my list. Some factors I considered while ranking these actors include how naturally they deliver their lines, how captivating their performances are (without being over-the-top, they can still be captivating through skill, control and confidence), how convincing they are, and how well they interact with others (in character, of course). I also did consider the material each actor is given, as I know some actors are allowed to show more of a range than others due to their characters (For example: Jason's character is consistently creepy, but Drew still does a good job portraying him) (Lucy is also given annoying material at times, but she's still a dang good actress). I also tried to be as objective as possible regarding my personal opinion of the actors as well as the characters.
Most importantly though, I feel that there is a lot of talent on Pretty Little Liars that isn't acknowledged enough, which is why I felt the need to make this list. Enjoy! And if you have any additional comments or you think I made a mistake or left someone out, comment!
ALSO: If you're wondering why I ranked the actors the way I did, check the itallicized portions of their boxes underneath their mini-biographies :)
LAST SIDE NOTE (I swear): It took everything I had in me not to include JULIAN MORRIS in this list (capitalized because of course), being that I have a very real fascination with this actor as well as an admiration for his acting abilities, but unfortunately, he is not a) a main character, or b) plot-relevant DESPITE the fact that everyone wanted him to be. It seems that the writers got lazy and dropped his story line though, so I will just give him special recognition. Also, did I mention that I'm utterly in love with him and I would have an extremely biased view if I ranked him? Well yeah, I would. Better safe than sorry.
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Troian Bellisario è nata il 28 ottobre 1985. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuta come attrice e regista. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), Lauren (2012) e Clara (2018). È sposata con Patrick J. Adams dal 10 dicembre 2016. Hanno due figli/e.Troian Bellisario (Spencer)- Do I have to explain this one? The actress conveys the most realistic portrayal of her character possible, all the while rattling our emotions with her heart-wrenching deliveries. She's expressed range in a way that rivals Janel Parrish- who plays, like, 9 versions of her own character. No PLL fan will ever forget that "insane Spencer" period; even when she wasn't talking, her performances were unforgettable.- Attrice
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Janel Parrish è nata il 30 ottobre 1988. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuta come attrice e produttrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), Tutte le volte che ho scritto ti amo (2018) e Hell Is Where the Home Is (2018). È sposata con Chris Long dall'8 settembre 2018.Janel Parrish (Mona)- She plays like, 23049 different versions of Mona and they're all great. She turns each one on and off like a light switch and somehow manages to not drift too far away from the defining characteristics of Mona.- Attrice
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Sasha Pieterse è nata il 17 febbraio 1996. Luogo di nascita: Johannesburg, Sudafrica. È conosciuta come attrice e sceneggiatrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), Vizio di forma (2014) e Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019). È sposata con Hudson Sheaffer dal 27 maggio 2018. Hanno un/a figlio/a.Sasha Pieterse (Alison)- As a 14 year old, the young actress actually made me slightly scared of her character. And at 19 years old, she's playing a totally different version of her character, but still with the same amount of conviction. Extra points for potential as I'm sure she will grow even more as an actress and wow the world.- Attrice
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Lucy Hale è nata il 14 giugno 1989. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuta come attrice e produttrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Obbligo o verità (2018), Scream 4 (2011) e Fantasy Island (2020).Lucy Hale (Aria)- 50% of the time, I am annoyed with Aria. But 100% of the time, I am impressed with Lucy's acting. She always delivers solid performances, but it's her tear-jerking monologues that stand out. All it takes is taking one look into Lucy's eyes to see everything Aria has gone through, which is amazing in itself. She isn't always given great material to work with, but even through this rough material, she still manages to shine. If you have any doubt, check out the scene where *SPOILER* *SPOILER* *SPOILER* she finds out Ezra has been lying to her about Ali and she breaks down on the Skii lift! Her monologue about how "cold" she feels and her train monologue in 6x08 and 6x11 respectively are also memorable performances.- Attore
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Tyler Blackburn è nato il 12 ottobre 1986. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuto come attore. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), Wendy (2011) e Cold Case - Delitti irrisolti (2003).Tyler Blackburn (Caleb)- He plays both mysterious bad-boy and tender boyfriend surprisingly well, and his acting is a large part of why he is one of Rosewood's most compelling guys. Plus, he manages to deliver some of the cheesiest lines very naturally, and he has chemistry with just about everyone.- Attore
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Ian Harding è nato il 16 settembre 1986. Luogo di nascita: Germania. È conosciuto come attore e produttore. È celebre per aver partecipato a Our Little Secret (2024), Chicago Med (2015) e Le Mans '66 - La grande sfida (2019). È sposato con Sophie Hart dall'ottobre 2019.Ian Harding (Ezra)- Unfortunately, the writers made Ian's character "Ezra" pretty boring in season 3, and when THEY got bored, they decided to make him creepy. Not that dating your 17 year old student ISN'T creepy, but given that Lucy looks much older than 17 and Aria and Ezra didn't meet in the student-teacher context, as well as the fact that Lucy Hale and Ian Harding have amazing chemistry, a lot of viewers could sort of ignore the underlying creepy tone of it all. But the Ali-Ezra story line introduced in season 4 crossed every boundary to ever exist, and undeniably disgusted every viewer a little bit. Despite all of this, Ian was still able to execute all of these different sides of Ezra tremendously well, whether it be cute, charming Ezra; dark, emotional Ezra; or just plain-ass creepy Ezra. In fact, some of his best performances came from "dark" Ezra. It is worth noting that a couple of awkward moments have come from "irrationally angry" Ezra in season 6, which may be partially due to the fact that I will never be fully convinced that Ezra could actually ever hurt someone. Nonetheless, Ian Harding provides a more mature acting style that serves as an enjoyable break from the more "teenage" elements of the show. His experience and depth are also made clear in scenes involving the conflict with his "son".- Attrice
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Ashley Benson è nata il 18 dicembre 1989. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuta come attrice e produttrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Spring Breakers - Una vacanza da sballo (2012), Pretty Little Liars (2010) e Pixels (2015). È sposata con Brandon Davis dal 2023. Hanno un/a figlio/a.Ashley Benson (Hanna)- The only reason she isn't ranked higher is due to the fact that her acting, I feel, has actually declined a bit in the past season, although it has grown a LOT since season 1. Regardless, she has proven time and time again that she can play just about anything. She pulls off comical scenes, emotional ones, and she's even pretty great at acting surprised, which is sort of a weakness among some of the cast members. Bonus points because she stopped going that thing where her eyes dart back and forth extremely rapidly whenever she has a romantic scene that she did in seasons 1-2.- Attrice
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Lesley Fera è nata il 23 novembre 1971. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuta come attrice e sceneggiatrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), The Lovers - Ritrovare l'amore (2017) e Southland (2009). È sposata con Ned Mochel dal 3 settembre 2012.Lesley Fera (Veronica Hastings)- Because she guest stars as Spencer's mom, we haven't gotten to see much of her, but she still wows the audience in whatever scene she's in. Enough said.- Attrice
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Vanessa Ray è nata il 24 giugno 1981. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuta come attrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), Frances Ha (2012) e Damages (2007). È sposata con Landon Beard dal 14 giugno 2015. Hanno un/a figlio/a. È stata sposata con Derek Baynham.Vanessa Ray (Cece)- Hardly anyone ended up liking her character/what the writer's chose to do with it, but the actress NAILED Cece. The unfortunate story line regarding her character in season 6 DID allow for Vanessa to expand beyond "sassy-prom queen", so I guess every cloud has silver-lining.- Attore
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Drew Van Acker è nato il 2 aprile 1986. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuto come attore e produttore. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), Spy Intervention (2020) e Castle (2009).Drew Van Acker (Jason)- The absolute perfect Jason. He's able to convey just the right amount of creepy. No wonder they ditched the first Jason.- Attrice
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Torrey DeVitto è nata l'8 giugno 1984. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuta come attrice e produttrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Il rito (2011), Divertimento (2020) e Evidence (2013). È sposata con Jared LaPine dal 14 settembre 2024. Hanno un/a figlio/a. È stata sposata con Paul Wesley.Torrey DeVitto (Melissa)- To be fair, the only reason she isn't in the top 5 is because she has hardly had an appearance since season 1, but I thought it was a disgrace not to include her. We all loved to hate Melissa, and Torrey kept us interested in this intriguing character.- Attore
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Chad Lowe è nato il 15 gennaio 1968. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuto come attore e regista. È celebre per aver partecipato a Unfaithful - L'amore infedele (2002), Beautiful Ohio (2006) e Una famiglia come tante (1989). È sposato con Kim Painter dal 28 agosto 2010. Hanno tre figli/e. È stata sposato con Hilary Swank.Chad Lowe (Byron Montgomery)- Byron doesn't exactly have the largest fan following, especially considering the fact that he's one of the worst parents on the show (and that's including Hanna's dad- by the way, where is he?), but this experienced actor does the character justice. I feel like we all have a "Byron" in our lives, a person who is always the first to speak up when we do something wrong without considering his or her own faults. Lowe plays his hypocritical character very well, though.- Attrice
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Holly Marie Combs è nata il 3 dicembre 1973. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuta come attrice e produttrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Streghe (1998), La famiglia Brock (1992) e Dr. Giggles (1992). È sposata con Michael Ryan dal 7 settembre 2019. È stata sposata con David W. Donoho e Bryan Travis Smith.Holly Marie Combs (Ella Montgomery)- Solid performances with good "mom" vibes. No complaints here.- Attrice
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Shay Mitchell è nata il 10 aprile 1987. Luogo di nascita: Canada. È conosciuta come attrice e produttrice. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), L'esorcismo di Hannah Grace (2018) e Mother's Day (2016).Shay Mitchell (Emily)- Let's be real. She's not a great (or even good) actress, and I don't know anyone who thinks otherwise. Even the die-hard Shay fans will tell you that her acting is probably the worst aspect of her, especially since everything else is pretty much perfect. Personality? Lovely. Body? Goals. Acting? CRINGE. She'd probably rank pretty high on a list concerning Instagram pages. But as for this list, the only thing saving her from being in last place is her actually quite good acting in the scene where she finds out about Maya, as well as the fact that she'd have to be plain awful to beat #15 for his position in last place.- Keegan Allen è nato il 22 luglio 1989. Luogo di nascita: Usa. È conosciuto come attore. È celebre per aver partecipato a Pretty Little Liars (2010), Palo Alto (2013) e Follow Me (2020).Keegan Allen- If you've watched the show and you're still questioning why he's in last place, you should also question everything else in your life. I know I said this was only opinion based, but this one is factual. Again, great person, but the cringe level is unreal. Just- CRINGE.
