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 nació el 28 de octubre de 1985 en Condado de Los Ángeles, California, EE.UU.. Es una actriz y directora, conocida por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), Lauren (2012) y Clara (2018). Está casada con Patrick J. Adams desde el 10 de diciembre de 2016. Tienen dos niños.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.- Actriz
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Janel Parrish nació el 30 de octubre de 1988 en Hawái, EE.UU.. Es una actriz y productora, conocida por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) y Hell Is Where the Home Is (2018). Está casada con Chris Long desde el 8 de septiembre de 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.- Actriz
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Sasha Pieterse nació el 17 de febrero de 1996 en Johannesburgo, Sudáfrica. Es una actriz y escritora, conocida por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), Vicio propio (2014) y Pequeñas mentirosas: Perfeccionistas (2019). Está casada con Hudson Sheaffer desde el 27 de mayo de 2018. Tienen un niño.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.- Actriz
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Lucy Hale nació el 14 de junio de 1989 en Memphis, Tennessee, Estados Unidos. Es una actriz y productora, conocida por Verdad o reto (2018), Scream 4 (2011) y La isla de la fantasía (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.- Actor
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Tyler Blackburn nació el 12 de octubre de 1986 en Burbank, California, Estados Unidos. Es un actor, conocido por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), Wendy (2011) y Caso abierto (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.- Actor
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Ian Harding nació el 16 de septiembre de 1986 en Baden-Württemberg, Alemania. Es un actor y productor, conocido por Nuestro secretito (2024), Chicago Med (2015) y Contra lo imposible (2019). Está casado con Sophie Hart desde octubre de 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".- Actriz
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Ashley Benson nació el 18 de diciembre de 1989 en Long Beach, California, Estados Unidos. Es una actriz y productora, conocida por Spring Breakers: Viviendo al límite (2012), Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010) y Pixeles (2015). Está casada con Brandon Davis. Tienen un niño.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.- Actriz
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Lesley Fera nació el 23 de noviembre de 1971 en Los Ángeles, California, EE.UU.. Es una actriz y escritora, conocida por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), The Lovers (2017) y Southland (2009). Está casada con Ned Mochel desde el 3 de septiembre de 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.- Actriz
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Vanessa Ray nació el 24 de junio de 1981 en Condado de Alameda, California, EE.UU.. Es una actriz, conocida por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), Frances Ha (2012) y Damages (2007). Está casada con Landon Beard desde el 14 de junio de 2015. Tienen un niño. Ha estado casada 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.- Actor
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Drew Van Acker nació el 2 de abril de 1986 en Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Estados Unidos. Es un actor y productor, conocido por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), Spy Intervention (2020) y 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.- Actriz
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Torrey DeVitto nació el 8 de junio de 1984 en Long Island, Nueva York, Estados Unidos. Es una actriz y productora, conocida por El Rito (2011), Divertimento (2020) y Evidence (2013). Está casada con Jared LaPine desde el 14 de septiembre de 2024. Tienen un niño. Ha estado casada 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.- Actor
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Chad Lowe nació el 15 de enero de 1968 en Dayton, Ohio, Estados Unidos. Es un actor y director, conocido por Infidelidad (2002), Beautiful Ohio (2006) y La vida continúa (1989). Está casado con Kim Painter desde el 28 de agosto de 2010. Tienen tres niños. Ha estado casado 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.- Actriz
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Holly Marie Combs nació el 3 de diciembre de 1973 en San Diego, California, Estados Unidos. Es una actriz y productora, conocida por Hechiceras (1998), Cerca de pasiones (1992) y Dr. Bisturí (1992). Está casada con Michael Ryan desde el 7 de septiembre de 2019. Ha estado casada con David W. Donoho y Bryan Travis Smith.Holly Marie Combs (Ella Montgomery)- Solid performances with good "mom" vibes. No complaints here.- Actriz
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Shay Mitchell nació el 10 de abril de 1987 en Mississauga, Ontario, Canadá. Es una actriz y productora, conocida por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), Cadáver (2018) y Día de las madres (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 nació el 22 de julio de 1989 en California, Estados Unidos. Es un actor, conocido por Pretty Little Liars (Lindas Mentirosas) (2010), Palo Alto (2013) y 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.
