Ashleigh Aston Moore (November 13, 1981 – December 10, 2007) was an American 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 (1981-11-13)November 13, 1981[1] Sunnyvale, California, U.S. |
Died | December 10, 2007(2007-12-10) (aged 26) Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–1997 |
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.
On December 10, 2007, Moore died in British Columbia, Canada from an accidental heroin overdose.[1][3][4]
Year | Title | Type | Role | Notes |
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1992–1994 | The Odyssey | television series | Alpha/Donna Archipenko | 37 episodes[5] |
1993 | Liar, Liar | made-for-television film | Jean "Nini" Farrow | credited as Ashley Rogers |
1993 | Family of Strangers | made-for-television film | Megan | credited as Ashley Rogers |
1994 | Sin & Redemption | made-for-television film | Sally Simms | credited as Ashley Rogers |
1994 | Beyond Obsession | Traci | ||
1994–1995 | Madison | television series | Marnie Langston | 1 episode |
1995 | Northern Exposure | television series | Tori Spencer | 1 episode[5] |
1995 | Now and Then | film | Chrissy DeWitt | |
1995 | Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain | film | Tracy Briggs | |
1996 | The Grave | film | Marlene | [5] |
1996 | Strange Luck | television series | Heather Rehne | 1 episode |
1996 | A Friend's Betrayal | made-for-television film | Ella | [5] |
1997 | Touched by an Angel | television series | Abby Fontaine | 1 episode[5] |
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 |
She was born Ashley Rogers of Sunnyvale, California", "...died of an accidental heroin overdoses...
Cause of Death: An accidental heroin overdose.
A decade later, in 2007, she died from an accidental heroin overdose. She was just 26.
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