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Spencer Redford | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jessica Leigh Spencer |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2002-2012 |
Spencer Redford is an American former actress and singer, best known for her role as Loretta Modern in the Disney Channel Original Movie Pixel Perfect .
Redford was born in Rochester, Michigan, a small suburb north of Detroit. At a young age, she started dancing at Deborah's Stage Door. Spencer competed and won at Best New Talent in 2000. With the representation she received at the Showcase, she has booked many roles.[ citation needed ] She graduated from Rochester Hills High School in 2001. [1]
Her other television credits include That's So Raven , Even Stevens , Joan of Arcadia , Arrested Development , Jake in Progress , Judging Amy and The Young and the Restless .
Redford's last acting role was in the 2007 film Look .
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Vampire Clan | Jeanine Leclair | Direct-to-video film |
| 2002 | Even Stevens | Chris | 1 episode |
| 2002 | They Shoot Divas, Don't They? | Libby | Made-for-TV film |
| 2002 | The Young and the Restless | Caitlin | Unknown number of episodes |
| 2003 | That's So Raven | Serena Valentine | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Joan of Arcadia | Leslie Sophie (uncredited) | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Pixel Perfect | Loretta Modern | Made-for-TV film |
| 2004 | Judging Amy | Nicole Phillips | 1 episode |
| 2004 | The Trail to Hope Rose | Charmaine Stough | Made-for-TV film |
| 2005 | Arrested Development | Teen Sally | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Jake in Progress | Mallory Ward | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Shanghai Kiss | Jessica | Direct-to-video film |
| 2007 | Look | Sherri Van Haften | Theatrical film |
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