Ally Sheedy

Biography

Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy (born June 13, 1962) is an American actress. Following her film debut in 1983's Bad Boys, she became known as one of the Brat Pack group of actors and starred in WarGames (1983), The Breakfast Club (1985) and Short Circuit (1986). For her performance in Lisa Cholodenko's High Art (1998), Sheedy won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.

Career Overview

Ally Sheedy has 95 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Chantilly Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Breakfast Club, Short Circuit, Citizen Jane. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

95

Birth Date

1962-06-13 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  The Breakfast Club
• 

  Short Circuit
• 

  Citizen Jane
• 

  Shelter Island
• 

  The Interrogation of Michael Crowe
• 

  Amnesia

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

• Chantilly Collection (2 titles)
• Short Circuit (2 titles)
• X-MEN (1 titles)
• Happiness Collection (1 titles)
• Buried Alive Collection (1 titles)
• Home Alone (1 titles)
• WarGames (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Emilio Estevez (1 collaborations)
• Judd Nelson (1 collaborations)
• Molly Ringwald (1 collaborations)
• Anthony Michael Hall (1 collaborations)
• Paul Gleason (1 collaborations)
• John Kapelos (1 collaborations)
• Perry Crawford (1 collaborations)
• Mary Christian (1 collaborations)
• Ron Dean (1 collaborations)
• Tim Gamble (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (95 credits)

  • By the Roots

    Barb Heisler

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • BRATS

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Wild Cards

    - Once a Con a Time in the West (2025) ... Rose Pruett actor actors
    2024
  • Chantilly Bridge

    Elizabeth

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Little Sister

    Joani Lunsford

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • X-Men: Apocalypse

    Scott's Teacher

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Fugly!

    Stoddard

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Client Seduction

    Melissa Eco

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Sins of Our Youth

    Vicki

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Modern Love

    Beth

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Welcome to the Rileys

    Harriet

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Don't You Forget About Me

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Life During Wartime

    Helen Jordan

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Citizen Jane

    Jane

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Perestroika

    Helen

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Sincerely Yours

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Harold

    Maureen

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Indie Sex: Teens

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Steam

    Laurie

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Junior Defenders

    Jill Fields

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Day Zero

    Dr. Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Veteran

    Sara Reid

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Psych

    - Psych: The Musical (2013) ... Mr. Yang actor actors

    - Yang 3 in 2D (2010) ... Mr. Yang actor actors

    - Mr. Yin Presents... (2010) ... Mr. Yang actor actors

    - An Evening With Mr. Yang (2009) ... Mr. Yang actor actors
    2006
  • Noise

    Charlotte Bancroft

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • A Good Night to Die

    Marie

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Shelter Island

    Louise 'Lou' Delamere

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Interrogation of Michael Crowe

    Cheryl Crowe

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Searching for Debra Winger

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Happy Here and Now

    Lois

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Highball

    Ally Sheedy

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Just a Dream

    Maureen Sturbuck

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Dead Zone

    - Playing God (2003) ... Kate Moore actor actors
    2002
  • The Warden

    Helen Hewitt

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Leapin' Lizards (2007) ... Shannon Turner actor actors
    2000
  • Sugar Town

    Liz

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • I'll Take You There

    Bernice

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge

    Detective Kelly Brooks

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Advice From a Caterpillar

    Jan

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Autumn Heart

    Deborah

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Myth America

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Fury Within

    Joanna Hanlon

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • High Art

    Lucy Berliner

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Buried Alive II

    Laura Riskin

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Definite Maybe

    Joanne

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Amnesia

    Martha Keller

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Family Rescue

    Angie Baker

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Macon County Jail

    Susan Reed

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Oz

    - Medium Rare (2001) ... Lisa Logan actor actors
    1997
  • Hijacked: Flight 285

    Deni Patton

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • One Night Stand

    Mickey Sanderson

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Tin Soldier

    Billy's Mom

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Outer Limits

    - I Hear You Calling (1996) ... Carter Jones actor actors
    1995
  • The Haunting of Seacliff Inn

    Susan Enright

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Parallel Lives

    Louise

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Red Shoe Diaries 4: Auto Erotica

    Karen (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Ultimate Betrayal

    Mary Rodgers

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Man's Best Friend

    Lori Tanner

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Tattle Tale

    Laura Perot

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Chantilly Lace

    Elizabeth

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Pickle

    Molly-Girl / Herself

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Lethal Exposure

    Chris Cassidy

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Intimate Portrait

    - Ally Sheedy (1999) ... Self actor actors
    1993
  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

    Ticket Agent (New York)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Red Shoe Diaries

    - Accidents Happen (1993) ... Karen actor actors
    1992
  • Only the Lonely

    Theresa Luna

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Lost Capone

    Kathleen Hart

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Fear

    Cayce Bridges

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Betsy's Wedding

    Connie Hopper

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Heart of Dixie

    Maggie DeLoach

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Short Circuit 2

    Stephanie Speck (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • She's Having a Baby

    Ally Sheedy (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    - Ally Sheedy (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1988
  • Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Maid to Order

    Jessie Montgomery

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • We Are the Children

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Short Circuit

    Stephanie Speck

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Blue City

    Annie Rayford

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Twice in a Lifetime

    Helen

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • St. Elmo's Fire

    Leslie Hunter

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Breakfast Club

    Allison Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Oxford Blues

    Rona

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • WarGames

    Jennifer

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Bad Boys

    J. C. Walenski

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Deadly Lessons

    Marita Armstrong

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Late Night with David Letterman

    - Show #0893 (1987) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1982
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Samuels and the Kid (1982) ... Diane actor actors
    1982
  • Splendor in the Grass

    Hazel

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Day the Loving Stopped

    Debbie Danner

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Violation of Sarah McDavid

    Tracy Barnes

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Best Little Girl in the World

    1st Girl

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • I Think I'm Having A Baby

    Cathy

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Hill Street Blues

    - Eugene's Comedy Empire Strikes Back (1983) ... actor actors

    - Life in the Minors (1983) ... actor actors

    - The Belles of St. Marys (1983) ... actor actors
    1981
  • Pool

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • The Merv Griffin Show

    - Episode 180 (1975) ... Self actor actors
    1962