Allie Grant

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Allie Grant
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Grant at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Struck by Lightning
Born (1994-02-14) February 14, 1994 (age 29)
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present
ParentJerry McClain & Angie Grant

Allie Grant McClain (born February 14, 1994), professionally known as Allie Grant, is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Isabelle Hodes on the Showtime television series Weeds appearing in the series from 2005 to 2009. She also co-starred as Lisa Shay on the ABC sitcom Suburgatory . She has a recurring role on The Goldbergs .

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Life and career

Grant was born in Tupelo, Mississippi; [1] her parents are Jerry McClain and Angie Grant McClain. When she was three years old, she went to the Model and Talent Expo in Dallas, Texas. She was invited to New York. From 2005 to 2007, she guest starred on the Disney Channel series, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and That's So Raven .

In 2005, she was cast in Weeds . Although she originally began as a recurring character, Grant's role was promoted and by season three she became a regular part of the cast. Her role as Isabelle Hodes, the lesbian daughter of Celia and Dean Hodes, earned her a SAG nomination as a part of the Weeds cast. [2]

Grant has also appeared in the films Fanboys (2009), The Runaways (2010) and Struck by Lightning (2012).

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 Fanboys Kimmy/Rogue Leader
2010 The Runaways Club Girl
2012 Struck by Lightning Remy
2015The Red ThunderSarah ThunShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 That's So Raven CarlyEpisode: "Goin' Hollywood"
2005–2009 Weeds Isabelle HodesRecurring role (seasons 1–2), Main role (seasons 3–5); 57 episodes
2006–2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Agnes4 episodes
2010 Private Practice JulieEpisode: "Can't Find My Way Back Home"
2011–2014 Suburgatory Lisa ShayMain Role; 52 episodes
2014 Red Band Society LaurenEpisode: "Know Thyself"
2015 Grey's Anatomy AlanaEpisodes: "How to Save a Life" and "She's Leaving Home: Part 1"
2015–2018 The Goldbergs Evelyn Silver10 episodes
2018 All Night Melinda WeemsMain role; 9 episodes
2019 Schooled Evelyn SilverEpisode: "Lainey and Erica's High School Reunion"

Awards

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryTitle of workResult
2007 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama): Supporting Young Actor Weeds Nominated
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated

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References

  1. ALLIE GRANT Lisa Shay on ABC's "Suburgatory" Archived October 31, 2013, at the Wayback Machine ABC Medianet. Retrieved December 20, 2001.
  2. "Allie Grant". Warner Bros. Television Media to Go. Archived from the original on May 15, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2001.