Monday, 28 January 2013
ARIEL WINTER
Posted on 19:34 by Unknown
Date of Birth
28 January 1998, Los Angeles, California, USA
Birth Name
Ariel Winter Workman
Height
5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Mini Biography
Ariel Winter is an American child actress. She is best-known for portraying "Ellie Layton" in the 2008 film, One Missed Call (2008), and for the character of "Alex Dunphy" on "Modern Family" (2009). Winter also had a recurring role in the TV series, "ER" (1994) as "Lucy Moore", the daughter of Hedy Burress's character, "Joanie". She also voices "Gretchen" in Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011) (TV).
Gorgeous, perky and adorable are just a few words to describe young Ariel Winter, who started her acting career at the age of four. Ariel can next be seen in the supporting role of "Lila", opposite Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington in the DreamWorks comedy, A Thousand Words (2012/I), about a man who finds out he only has 1,000 words left to speak and then he'll die.
Most recently, Ariel has had a recurring role on the final six episodes of "ER" (1994) as "Lucy", a young girl whose mother is brought into the ER in need of a heart transplant. This year, she will also appear in the thriller, Duress (2009), opposite Martin Donovan. Best-known as "Trixie" in Warner Bros.' Speed Racer (2008), Ariel's other recent credits include the film, Opposite Day (2009) and Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega (2010).
Ariel always wanted to act. She can remember wanting to enter the TV set and actually explore "Dora the Explorer" (2000). After noticing her daughter's passion for the craft, Ariel's mother started to research and found her an agent. She landed her first paying job immediately in a Cool Whip commercial and hasn't stopped working since!
Ariel's past credits include guest-starring roles on the hit TV shows, "Criminal Minds" (2005), "Crossing Jordan" (2001), "Nip/Tuck" (2003) and "Bones" (2005). Feature credits include a lead role in the hit thriller, One Missed Call (2008), in which she plays the killer of the film. In addition, Ariel is the voice of "Gretchen" on Walt Disney's hit show, Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011) (TV), voiced a supporting character in the hit animated film, Horton Hears a Who! (2008) and played "Thumper's sister" in Bambi II (2006). She started her motion picture career at age seven in director Shane Black's hit cult film, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), starring Val Kilmer, Robert Downey Jr. and Michelle Monaghan.
When she is not working, this Los Angeles native is an avid singer and has a band, with her best friend, called "WickedSweet". They've already recorded their first CD. Ariel also enjoys hanging out with her three dogs -- Pebbles, Hercules and Cher -- jumping on her trampoline and going to the movies with friends. Even at her young age, Ariel is aware of dangers to our environment and is involved in environmental charities to promote a greener living.
Trivia
Worked with Rico Rodriguez in the movie Opposite Day (2009) prior to starring together on "Modern Family" (2009).
Has a purple belt in Taekwondo.
She is the younger sister to actress Shanelle Workman (from ABC's "One Life to Live" (1968)).
Younger sister of actor Jimmy Workman (who portrayed Pugsley Addams in the Addams Family movies).
Sister-in-law of David Barry Gray.
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