Laura Ashley Samuels Explained

Laura Ashley Samuels
Nationality:American
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2010–present

Laura Ashley Samuels is an American actress. She is best known for playing Courtney on Awkward, Beth on Modern Family and Pfeiffer on Lopez.

Samuels has also appeared in films such as The Final (2010), In Time (2011), Dumbbells (2014), and Walk of Fame (2017).

Career

Samuels began her acting career in 2010 with the role, Kelli in the horror film, The Final. She followed with guest appearances on American teen sitcoms, True Jackson, VP and Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2011, she starred in the action thriller film, In Time alongside Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried and Olivia Wilde, as Sagita and also guest starred in the teen drama, 90210.

In 2012, Samuels starred in three episodes of Awkward. as high school freshman, Courtney. She also starred in the comedy film, Dumbbells as Candy, and had a guest appearance in an episode of Raising Hope as Abigail.

In 2015, Samuels starred in five episodes of Modern Family as Beth, U.S. Coast Guard and ex-fiancée of Andy Bailey, played by Adam DeVine. In 2017, she had a lead role in the comedy film, Walk of Fame with Scott Eastwood and Cory Hardrict as ex-flight attendant, Nikki. She also starred in six episodes of Lopez as Olly's younger sister, Pfeiffer, and starred in an episode of Workaholics.

Samuels starred in the comedy film, 1 Night in San Diego as Brooklyn, alongside Alexandra Daddario, Jenna Ushkowitz and Eric Nelsen.[1] The film was released on November 17, 2020.[2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The FinalKelli
Monster HeroesTambi
2011In TimeSagita
Getting That GirlTrendy Girl
2013The Cheating PactKylie HamiltonTelevision film
April ApocalypseJess
2014DumbbellsCandy
The Life Lessons of William GwilliamSarah
2016Barrio Tales 2Bella
2017Walk of FameNikki
2018Kill GameCourtney
20201 Night in San DiegoBrooklyn

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010True Jackson, VPBijou StinkbottomEpisode: "The Hunky Librarian"
Wizards of Waverly PlaceSaraEpisode: "Moving On"
201190210Female staff MemberEpisode: "Vegas, Maybe?"
2012Raising HopeAbigailEpisode: "Mrs. Smartypants"
AwkwardCourtney3 episodes
2015Modern FamilyBeth5 episodes
2017WorkaholicsParty GirlEpisode: "Party Gawds"
LopezPfeiffer6 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . Alexandra Daddario, Jenna Ushkowitz & Laura Ashley Samuels To Spend '1 Night In San Diego' . . April 15, 2019 . en . February 11, 2019.
  2. Web site: Hemmert . Kylie . Exclusive 1 Night in San Diego Trailer Starring Jenna Ushkowitz & Laura Ashley Samuels . ComingSoon.net . August 10, 2021 . September 29, 2020.