Guide Note: Ally Sheedy is an American film, stage and television actress. Born in New York City, New York in 1963, Sheedy's early childhood ambitions included becoming a ballerina. She danced for the American Ballet Theater and performed at the famed Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts before the age of 14. She danced for over eight years but once she developed anorexia and Sheedy gave up ballet for good.
By the age of 12, Sheedy had written a best selling children's novel titled She Was Nice to Mice and had started acting on the stage and performed in small television roles.
In the early 1980's Sheedy's film careered boomed and she became a bonafide movie star. She stared in such 80's classics as The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo's Fire; Maid to Order and Short Circuit. While work remained steady, in the 1990's Sheedy's popularity began to wane. She was diagnosed with a sleeping pill addiction and sought help at rehab center Hazelden.
In the 200's Sheedy continues to work both on the big screen and on stage.
Fast Facts:
- Born: June 13, 1965
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Birth name: Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy
- Height: 5 foot 5
- Was a best selling author by age 12
- Suffered from anorexia and drug addiction
- Member of the 1980's Brat Pack
- Married March 1994
- Spouse: David Lansbury
- Children: daughter Rebbecca Lansbury
- Turned down roles in: Top Gun and Wild Orchid
- Auditioned for Molly Ringwald's part in Sixteen Candles
