Austin Ames — A Cinderella Story Character Profile

About Austin Ames

Popular high school quarterback and secret online pen pal to Sam.

Austin Ames — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Football, Songwriting, Leadership, Public speaking, Empathy

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Chad Michael Murray

Appears in

A Cinderella Story (2004)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Austin Ames — Romantic Ex-Boyfriend — Shelby Cummings (Julie Gonzalo)

  Former romantic partners who separate before the Halloween dance.

• Austin Ames — Social School Peer — Carter Farrell (Dan Byrd)

  Fellow students navigating overlapping social circles and school dynamics.

• Austin Ames — Alliance Indirect Ally — Rhonda (Regina King)

  Rhonda's protection of Sam indirectly aids Austin's romantic pursuit.

• Austin Ames — Conflict Social Obstacle — Fiona (Jennifer Coolidge)

  Fiona's household environment creates barriers for Austin's connection with Sam.

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• Sam Montgomery (Hilary Duff)
• Fiona (Jennifer Coolidge)
• Carter Farrell (Dan Byrd)
• Bobby (Paul Rodríguez)
• Rhonda (Regina King)
• Mrs. Wells (Lin Shaye)
• Sam's Dad (Whip Hubley)
• Ryan (J. D. Pardo)
• David (Brad Bufanda)
• Shelby Cummings (Julie Gonzalo)
• Terry (Simon Helberg)
• Madison (Erica Hubbard)