Ashley Greene

Ashley Michele Greene (born February 21, 1987) is an American actress and model. She is best known for playing Alice Cullen in the Twilight Saga movies.

 Early life 
Greene was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Her mother is Michele Greene (née Tatum), who works in insurance, and Joe Greene, a former U.S. Marine who now owns a concrete business. She grew up in Middleburg and Jacksonville. She moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of 17 to pursue an acting career. Greene has an older brother named Joe.

 Career 
At first, she planned to become a model. Her manager told her that she was not tall enough to be a fashion model and that she should act in commercials instead. After taking commercial and acting classes, she realized that she liked acting more than modeling. Greene graduated from high school early and moved to L.A. to start her acting career.

 Acting 
Early in her career, she had guest roles on television programs, such as Punk'd and Crossing Jordan. In 2008, she had an important role in the movie Twilight, which was based on the novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. She played the character Alice Cullen. She was also in the sequels to Twilight: The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011), and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012).

Greene played Michelle Burkham in the drama movie Skateland (2010).

She acted in the movie A Warrior's Heart with Kellan Lutz, who was also in Twilight.

Greene acted along with Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore in the drama movie LOL (2012).

In 2013, Greene was in the historical film  CBGB about the former Manhattan music club with the same name.

 Modeling 
In 2010, Greene did modeling for an advertisement by the company SoBe. In this advertisement, she wore body paint. Later the same year, Greene became the main model for the Mark brand of cosmetics. This brand is made by the company Avon.

Greene received an award from the PETA foundation because of her work with Avon, which does not do animal testing. She also received "The Style Icon Award" from the magazine Hollywood Life at the Young Hollywood Awards.

 Filmography 

 Film 
 Year Title Role Notes2007King of CaliforniaMcDonald's Customer2008OtisKim #42008TwilightAlice Cullen2009ShrinkMissy2009Summer's BloodSummer Matthews2009Alice Cullen2010SkatelandMichelle Burkham2010Alice Cullen2010Radio Free AlbemuthRhonda2011Brooklyn Milligan2011ButterKaitlen Pickler2011Alice Cullen2012LOLAshley2012Kelly2012Alice Cullen2013CBGBLisa Kristal2014Wish I Was HereJanine2014KristyViolet2014Burying the ExEvelyn2015Staten Island SummerKrystal Manicucci2015Shangri-La SuitePriscilla PresleyPost-production 2016 Holidays  2016UrgeTheresaPost-production2016In Dubious BattleDanni StevensPost-production2016Max & MeRachel (voice)Post-production

 Television 
 Year Title Role Notes2006Crossing JordanAnn Rappaport"The Elephant in the Room"2006Mad TVAmber"11.17"2006DesireRenataRecurring role2008SharkNatalie Faber"Partners in Crime"2011-2012Pan AmAmanda MasonRecurring role2012AmericanaAlice GaranoUnsold TV pilot

 Video games 
 Year Title Role Notes2015Batman: Arkham KnightBarbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice)Video game2015Batgirl: A Matter of FamilyBarbara Gordon / Batgirl (voice)Video game (DLC)

Music videos
 Year Title Artist2005Lyudi Invalidy/ Dangerous and Movingt.A.T.u

 Awards and nominations 
 Year Award Category Work Result Notes 2008 Teen Choice Awards Movie Fresh Face Female Twilight   2008 Scream Awards Best Supporting Actress Twilight   2008 Scream Awards Best Ensemble Cast Twilight   2009 Teen Choice Awards Scene Stealer Female    2009 Teen Choice Awards Most Fanatic Fans   Shared with cast 2010 Teen Choice Awards Scene Stealer Female  2012 Teen Choice Awards Scene Stealer Female  

 References 

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Category:1987 births
Category:Living people
Category:American movie actors
Category:American television actors
Category:Actors from Florida