Ashleigh Aston Moore was an American child actress best known for playing “Chrissy” in the 1995 film, Now and Then. However, her life ended due to an unfortunate situation. Nevertheless, her brief career on screen has continued to endear her to many even though she is gone.
Therefore, Skabash! presents a biography of the former child actress whose performances have continued to endure in the hearts of fans.
Ashleigh Aston Moore
Ashleigh Aston Moore was born Ashley MacMillan on September 30, 1981, in Sunnyvale, California, United States of America.
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Ashleigh Aston Moore’s career
Moore began her acting career at the age of four under the guidance of her first-grade teacher. Her first acting gig was when she wore a chicken suit for a White Spot restaurant commercial. After that, she went on to appear in other commercials before landing the dual roles of “Alpha” and “Donna” in the CBC Television children’s series The Odyssey in 1992.
The show ran for three seasons, ending in 1994 with 39 episodes. Moore’s performance in The Odyssey earned her a YTV Achievement Award in 1995. However, her best-known role was the 1995 coming-of-age ensemble comedy-drama film, Now and Then, where she played the child version of Christina “Chrissy” Dewitt who was portrayed as an adult by Rita Wilson. She had to put on an extra 20 pounds to play that role, a responsibility that later proved to be a bit too much for a 12-year-old. As a result, Moore had to suffer self-image issues all her life.
In addition, Moore guest-starred on popular television shows such as Madison, Northern Exposure, and Strange Luck. In 1997, she stopped acting and returned to Vancouver, Canada, where many of her family members were located.
Ashleigh Aston Moore movies
- The Odyssey (TV series, 1992-1994)
- Liar Liar (1993)
- Family of Strangers (1993)
- Sin and Redemption (1994)
- Beyond Obsession (1994)
- Madison (TV series, 1994-1995)
- Northern Exposure (TV series, 1995)
- Now and Then (1995)
- Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995)
- The Grave (1996)
- Strange Luck (1996)
- A Friend’s Betrayal (1996)
- Touched By An Angel (TV series, 1997)
Ashleigh Aston Moore’s net worth
Information about Moore’s net worth is unavailable for now.
Ashleigh Aston Moore’s family
Moore was the daughter of Dennis MacMillan and Maryanna Aston Moore. Her father, Dennis, was absent for most of her life while her mother, Maryanna, was an interior designer.
Ashleigh Aston Moore’s age
Moore was 26 years old at the time of her death.
Ashleigh Aston Moore’s death
On December 10, 2007, Moore died from an accidental drug overdose in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. However, other sources report that she died from pneumonia and bronchitis.
