American actress Alanna Masterson, who was born on June 27, 1988, is best known for playing Tara Chambler in the AMC drama The Walking Dead.
Masterson was born in New York City to Lebanese-Australian former professional rugby league footballer Joe Reaiche and Carol Masterson. He played for the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. She has an older brother named Jordan Masterson as well as two half-brothers named Danny and Christopher. The family lived on Long Island for a while before moving to Los Angeles. Her older brothers, who both appeared in well-liked television programs in the late 1990s and early 2000s, surrounded her growing up and had an influence on her. Spending a lot of time on set with her siblings and witnessing the filming process sparked Masterson's enthusiasm for acting.
Career
Beginning in the fourth season of The Walking Dead on AMC, Masterson has played Tara Chambler.For the fifth season, Masterson was elevated to a series regular, and for the seventh season, he was added to the main credits. She also played a recurrent character in Mistresses, an ABC television series, which ran for four seasons.
Private life
Daughter Marlowe was born to Masterson and her ex-boyfriend Brick Stowell on November 4, 2015.
Due to Scientology's practice of avoiding critics, Masterson and her brother are Scientologists and are separated from her father.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
2011 | Peach Plum Pear | Dora Bell Hutchinson |
2018 | Afraid | Alanna Meadows |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1994–1995 | The Young and Restless | Colleen Carlton | 2 Episodes |
2001 | Definitely Maybe | Guest role | |
2006 | Malcolm in the Middle | Heidi | Guest role |
2008 | Greek | Alanna | Guest role |
2009 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Zoe McCarthy | Episode: "Desert Cantos" |
Grey's Anatomy | Hillary Boyd | Guest role | |
2010 | First Day | Abby | Main role, 7 episodes |
2012 | Park It Up | Brenda | Guest role |
2013–2019 | The Walking Dead | Tara Chambler | Recurring (season 4) |
2014 | Men at Work | Mopey Hipster Girl | Main role |
2014–2019 | Talking Dead | Herself | Guest, 11 episodes |
2016 | @midnight | Herself | Guest |
Mistresses | Lydia | Recurring (Season 4) | |
2018 | Younger | Kiara Johnson | Recurring (Season 5) |
2022 | Leverage: Redemption | Kira Simone | Guest role |
Quick Bio
Date Of Birth | June 27, 1988 |
Age | 34 years 9 months 29 days |
Day of Birth | Monday |
Place Of Birth | Long Island, New York, United States |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Professions | Actress , Singer |
Net worth | $300,000 |
Personal Information
Residence | New York City, New York, United States |
Religion | Scientology |
Language | English |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Multiracial |
Complexion | White |
Body Features & Measurements
Height | 173 CM |
Eye color | Hazel |
Hair color | Dark Brown |
Weight | 66 KG |
Shoe Size | 8.5 |
Dress Size | 12 |
Figure Measurements | 37-28-37 |
Figure Type | Hourglass |
Body Type | Average |
Bra Size | 34C |
Family Information
Father | Joe Reaiche (Australian rugby player) |
Mother | Carol Masterson (Manager) |
Daughter | Marlowe Masterson (Born On November 4, 2015; Nickname Marley) |
Brother | Jordan Masterson (DJ , Actor; born on 9th April 1986) |
Cousin | Angus T. Jones |
Grandfathers | Francis Bernard Nicholson (Maternal) |
Niece | Fianna Francis Masterson (Daughter of Bijou Lilly Phillips & Danny Masterson) |
Grandmothers | Helen Teresita McCormick (Maternal) |
Relative | Peter Masterson |
Sister In-Law | Bijou Lilly Phillips (actress; wife of Danny Masterson) |
Half Brothers | Danny Masterson (Actor & DJ; Maternal) |
Stepbrother | Will Masterson |
Love, Romance, Marriage
Partner | Brick Stowell (photographer) |
Facts
1) Visiting her brothers on the movie sets inspired her interest in performing.
2) The start: When she was six years old, she played her first acting role. When asked if she could cry, she did.
3. Her ancestry is Irish (maternal) and Lebanese (paternal).
4) Scientology: She and the rest of her family are scientologists, and when her father Joe left the scientology church, her family severed connections with him.
5) Lover of freedom: She enjoys riding her bike throughout the city.
6) Music group: She and her buddies formed a band, but they were never able to complete a song.
7) Lover of Animals: She adores animals and owns a puppy named Oswald.
She adores science fiction films. loves zombie and slasher films.
9) She attends the Halloween Horror Night performances at Universal Studios every year.
10) She began creating and directing short films after being rejected from many auditions.
11) As a young child, she studied dance. When she reached puberty, she stopped.
12) In the future, she hopes to create and direct a full-length feature film.
13) She listened to the podcast Walker Stalker.
14) She retaliated after being body shamed by online bullies for gaining weight after giving birth.
15) She enjoys cooking for her family and friends and is a good cook.