Ashley Michelle Tisdale (born July 2, 1985)[2] is an American model, actress and singer. After appearing in several television roles during the late 1990s and early 2000s, she became known to young audiences for playing Maddie on the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Sharpay Evans in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. Tisdale was described by Business Wire in 2006 as "one of America's hottest young celebrities

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life
Tisdale was born in West Deal, New Jersey. Her parents are Lisa Morris and Mike Tisdale, and her older sister is Jennifer, also an actress. She is of Jewish ancestry, and her maternal grandfather is Arnold Morris, the developer of Ginsu Knives; Tisdale is also related to businessman Ron Popeil.[4][5] Tisdale was discovered by her current manager, Bill Perlman, at her hometown mall in Monmouth County when she was three, and subsequently sang at the White House when she was twelve years old.[6]

[edit] Career
Tisdale began acting in the late 1990s, appearing in episodes of several television series, including Smart Guy, 7th Heaven, Grounded for Life, Boston Public, Strong Medicine, Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210. She had a minor role in the 2001 film Donnie Darko and recurring roles on the sitcoms The Hughleys and Still Standing. Tisdale auditioned for both Maddie Fitzpatrick and London Tipton on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and was cast as Fitzpatrick, which required her to cut off 7 inches of her hair and dye her brown hair blonde. After she dyed her hair it started to break and she needed hair extensions. She was ultimately happy to receive the role because she wanted to portray a character that she felt was more like herself.[7]
As The Suite Life of Zack and Cody gained in popularity, Tisdale became a featured performer on the Disney Channel, appearing in several promotions, specials, and ads for the network. She was also cast in Disney's television film High School Musical, which became a major success for the channel after its premiere on January 20, 2006. The role required Tisdale to perform several songs including, "What I've Been Looking For", "Bop to the Top" and "We're All in This Together". All three managed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Tisdale has also recorded versions of the songs "Some Day My Prince Will Come" (from DisneyMania 4 CD) and "Kiss The Girl" (for the DVD special edition release of The Little Mermaid) for Disney. In addition, she is part of the current Disney Channel Circle of Stars, and has sung a version of "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" with the other members of the circle. Tisdale appeared in the Disney Channel Games, which began airing in June of 2006; she was a member and captain of the Green Team, alongside Lucas Grabeel, Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso, and Kyle Massey.
More recently, in July of 2006, Tisdale signed a deal with Staples, Inc. to appear in the promotional campaign for the company's "Geared 4 School" sweepstakes during the fall of 2006.[3] Tisdale's first solo album, distributed by Warner Bros. Records, is scheduled for release in January of 2007, with a single to be released in October 2006.[8] Tisdale has said that she would like her album to appeal to an older audience, and that it will contain "edgy pop tracks."[9] Tisdale will also appear in High School Musical 2: Sing It All Or Nothing!, due for release in 2007.

Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2007
High School Musical 2: Sing It All Or Nothing!
Sharpay Evans
2006
Phineas and Ferb
Candace
voice over
2006
Whisper of the Heart
Yuko Harada
voice over
High School Musical
Sharpay Evans
2001
Donnie Darko
Dorky girl
Nathan's Choice
Stephanie
1998
A Bug's Life
Lead Blueberry Scout/additional voices

Albums
TBA
Released: January 2007 (U.S.)
Chart positions: TBR
RIAA certification: TBR
U.S. sales: TBR
Official Singles:
TBR (October 2006)

Singles
Year
Title
Album
Chart positions
U.S.
2005
"A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes"(feat. Disney Channel Circle of Stars)
DisneyMania, Vol. 4
-
2006
"What I've Been Looking For"(feat. Lucas Grabeel)
High School Musical OST
35
"Stick to the Status Quo"(feat. High School Musical Cast)
43
"Bop to the Top"(feat. Lucas Grabeel)
62
"We're All in This Together"(feat. High School Musical Cast)
34
"Kiss The Girl"[10]
The Little Mermaid Special Edition Soundtrack
TBA

Songs
Year
Title
Album
2006
"I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You"(feat. Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Lucas Grabeel)
High School Musical OST
"Some Day My Prince Will Come"(feat. Andrew Seeley)
DisneyMania, Vol. 4

Soundtracks
Year
Album
Notes
2007
High School Musical 2 Soundtrack
2006
The Little Mermaid 2006 Special Edition Soundtrack
High School Musical Soundtrack

TV shows and guest appearances
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2005-Present
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Maddie Fitzpatrick
2007
Kim Possible
Camille
voice only
Phineas and Ferb
Candace
voice
2006
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Herself
Aired on August 9
Total Request Live
Herself
Co-host with Miley Cyrus on June 20; guest with Zac Efron
Hannah Montana
Maddie Fitzpatrick
Episode On The Road Again
2003
Still Standing
Bonnie
George Lopez
Olivia
Grounded for Life
Leah
Strong Medicine
Sherry Lowenstein
2002
Malcolm in the Middle
Girl
The Hughleys
Stephanie
Three episodes
The Mayor of Oyster Bay
TV movie
2001
Charmed
Runaway Teen
Kate Brasher
Winona
Once and Again
Marni
Bette
Jessica
Nathan's Choice
Stephanie
TV movie
2000
Boston Public
Carol Prader
The Geena Davis Show
Tracy
Movie Stars
Female Student
The Amanda Show
Number One Fan - Cold-Curer
Beverly Hills 90210
Nicole Jungquist
1997
7th Heaven
Janice
Smart Guy
Amy


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