Macey Cruthird

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Macey Cruthird
Born
Macey Ellen Cruthird

(1992-11-12) November 12, 1992 (age 30)
OccupationActress
Years active2002–present

Macey Ellen Cruthird (born November 12, 1992) is an American actress best known for her role as Hayley Shanowski in the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith .

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Career

Macey has trained in numerous acting and auditioning workshops in Los Angeles and her hometown of Frisco, Texas. [1] She was cast in two pilots for Warner Brothers, "House Blend" and "The Misadventures of Fiona Plum," before landing her spot on Hope & Faith which she played for its entire three season run. [2] She's also done numerous commercials, including Toyota, McDonald's, TJ Maxx and others, as well as print work. [1]

Macey made her feature film debut in the independent family film, "Come Away Home," which premiered during the summer of 2005 and starred Paul Dooley, Martin Mull, Thomas Gibson and Lea Thompson. Additionally, she had the opportunity to work with one of her best friends, actress Jordan-Claire Green, in the movie. [1]

Macey had a recurring role on the sitcom Two and a Half Men , as Megan, Jake's girlfriend. [3]

She was cast in the sitcom, Deeply Irresponsible as Alison Atlin in 2007, however, the show failed to air and remained an unaired pilot. [4] She was cast as Maddie in the Kelsey Grammer-led sitcom Hank and filmed the original pilot, however, she was replaced by Jordan Hinson for the role after they decided to age the character. [5]

Personal life

Cruthird has an older sister named Bailey, who is a singer and also guest starred in one episode of Hope & Faith. [6] Cruthird went to St. Joseph's School in Yorkville, New York. Macey's other skills and hobbies include singing, dancing, piano, playing guitar, snow skiing and outdoor sports of all kinds, especially water sports. [1] She is an avid animal lover and has a Maltese puppy, Gidget. [7]

In 2004, Cruthird was nominated for the Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger for Hope & Faith. [8]

In 2006, Cruthird was nominated for the Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy) - Supporting Young Actress for Hope & Faith. [9]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001The (Mis)Adventures of Fiona PlumUnknownUnaired television pilot
2002House BlendCourtney HarperUnsold television pilot
2003 - 2006 Hope & Faith Hayley ShanowskiMain role; 56 episodes
Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) (2004)
Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) (2006)
2007Deeply IrresponsibleAlyson AtlinUnaired Pilot
2009 Hank Maddie PryorUnaired Pilot
2010 Hawthorne Cassie MaxwellEpisode: "Hidden Truths"
2010 - 2011 Two and a Half Men Megan4 episodes
2012 The Secret Life of the American Teenager FernEpisode: "Love is Love"
2013 NCIS: Los Angeles Talia RadlerEpisode: "Drive"

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Come Away HomeHollyTV movie
2014The OccupantsRuth
2018Minutes to MidnightHeather

Award Nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWork
2004 Nominated Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger Hope & Faith
2006 NominatedBest Performance in a TV series - Supporting Young Actress (Comedy)

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