'Growing Pains' Star Ashley Johnson On Acting With Leonardo DiCaprio & Alan Thicke | TODAY Originals
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5 жыл бұрынAshley Johnson currently stars in NBC’s “Blindspot,” but, back in the day, she played wild-haired little sister Chrissy Seaver in “Growing Pains.” Johnson remembers her first role ever and working with “her second family,” which included Alan Thicke and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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'Growing Pains' Star Ashley Johnson On Acting With Leonardo DiCaprio & Alan Thicke | TODAY Originals
@TheAlienGinger 4 жыл бұрын
"Gag me with a spoon, Mrs. Henderson!"
@hasthehighground8560 4 жыл бұрын
You’ve got Gale
@cutlery9831 3 жыл бұрын
Best role of her career, by far
@chantalp2978 3 жыл бұрын
@@cutlery9831 Shame they never ended up finishing up Gale Force 5.
@whitestoneandy797 2 жыл бұрын
🤣👏👏💯
@elisam.2896 Жыл бұрын
A gale in your coffin!
@NisansaDdS 3 жыл бұрын
Half of the comment section: CRITICAL ROLE! Other half of the comment section: LAST OF US!
@oliverworley5162 3 жыл бұрын
And which are you good friend? CR Tlou Choose right or the consequences will be dire
@elliebug1701 3 жыл бұрын
@@oliverworley5162 What if you're both?
@oliverworley5162 3 жыл бұрын
@@elliebug1701 I suppose that's fair, I'm both myself, just making a false us vs them scenario
@JujYFru1T 3 жыл бұрын
TLOU. but also blindspot and Teen Titans :D :D :D
@HumbleCrow27 3 жыл бұрын
Some of us are in a Blindspot I guess...
@FinalFirebrand 3 жыл бұрын
She's memorable as multiple roles, and it's rare to be so iconic as so many characters.
@etriganthedemon666 Жыл бұрын
Ngl, even tho she appeared for a few seconds in The Avengers her face somewhat still remains in my memory, that's why when I saw her in other projects I'd remember her from that that civilian girl in The Avengers
@Jozombies115 Жыл бұрын
@@etriganthedemon666 She was also in a few TV shows, namely the original Roswell as Liz's roommate and Gwen on Ben 10.
@jacobharris954 Жыл бұрын
She was a lead in blind spot as well
@Heartboy1031 Жыл бұрын
@@Jozombies115 She was in an episode of "Wings" in the late 90's. She did a great job in that role.
@2013venjix Жыл бұрын
She ended up a minor role in The Avengers film.
@JayTraversJT 5 жыл бұрын
CRITICAL ROLE!!!
@sethharrington1796 5 жыл бұрын
I knew i would find someone else down here.
@marinekid13 5 жыл бұрын
BAFTA award winner, lvl 20 Gnome Cleric, Kickstarter record holder Ashley Johnson
@johnrankin7135 4 жыл бұрын
Acquaintance of Emmy Award winner Sam Riegel ™
@cryofpaine 4 жыл бұрын
She's done a lot. Wonder whatever happened to that Leo kid.
@ttime441 3 жыл бұрын
What she do on kickstarter?
@cryofpaine 3 жыл бұрын
@@ttime441 she is part of the cast of Critical Role - a weekly livestream D&D game. They had a kickstarter to fund an animated series based on their show, and it became the highest funded entertainment project ever, totalling over 11 million.
@cryofpaine 3 жыл бұрын
@@ttime441 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f6eZbNubyLSqpac.html And that is her singing the 2nd verse of the theme song.
@Ggollly 5 жыл бұрын
She's a MONSTAH!
@grymhild 5 жыл бұрын
"I would like to RAGE!" ~Yasha, Ashley Johnson
@cloudsteele1989 5 жыл бұрын
More like "I'm a MONSTAAAAH!"
@Powwer69 5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Cheezle: Alright, fair enough. "Rage" it up.
@Ctrl-Alt-Del. 4 жыл бұрын
When she speaks, all i hear is Ellie...
@ionfallout7790 3 жыл бұрын
Who?
@vpstation5 3 жыл бұрын
@@ionfallout7790 the character who makes her famous
@JonSmith-hk1bq 3 жыл бұрын
@@vpstation5 I don't know, I've always liked Ashley Johnson. She was one of the few child stars who wasn't annoying. I figured she had some star potential when she had her scenes with Mel Gibson in What Women Want, but she's still managed to carve out a solid low-key career.
@shaunw1966 3 жыл бұрын
The day she made a mess in the kitchen was the same day her mother handed her over to the Fireflies!😁
@anyastar8 3 жыл бұрын
True
@ialya391 5 жыл бұрын
Ashley is so underrated She is a pure talent ❤
@wadewilson8011 Жыл бұрын
Leave the underrated part off. You can literally acknowledge a person without always saying "tHeY'rE UnDeRRatEd."
@tomassoejakto Жыл бұрын
@@wadewilson8011 I completely agree. I think that word should be banned from the internet. LOL. Seriously though, we wouldn't like the alternatives either, it's not like we'd feel better if our idol is "rated" or "overrated"
@derekllewellyn6663 8 ай бұрын
@@tomassoejaktoit's looks like new DVD releases review history books documentary about biography book of TV show documentary about biography history channel interview on Netflix
@dickiegreenleaf750 2 ай бұрын
Here we go again with the underrated word.
@dickiegreenleaf750 2 ай бұрын
@@wadewilson8011I agree it makes no sense. Underrated to who?
@Ailurophile1984 4 жыл бұрын
I close my eyes and imagine Ellie talking about being on a wholesome family television show
@Jeff98177 5 жыл бұрын
It's her eyes... her curly hair is gone, but her eyes are still the same. She was so cute on GP, and she's beautiful now.
@carolinekimzey5828 5 жыл бұрын
And her spirit. She has always cast this beautiful aura of happiness, kindness, light, and a dash of nerd.
@zebulinwhite2016 5 жыл бұрын
I remember she was my first crush as a kid. My mom told me I'd wake up early to watch reruns just to see Chrissy Seiver!
@WaistHighView 5 жыл бұрын
Soooo when can we expect Leo to guest on Critical Role? :P
@als2480 5 жыл бұрын
Omg yes
@evalynn1863 5 жыл бұрын
Duuude that would be so epic.
@Stormcrownn 5 жыл бұрын
Would be ridiculously fun.
@G4MBIT 5 жыл бұрын
lmao
@hannibustoogfyrre6074 3 жыл бұрын
Have him play a Werebear...
@tommymartin364 5 жыл бұрын
WE LOVE YOU ASHLEY (also sorry for anyone who doesnt know critical role that came to this comment section, you've been buried by the legion)
@chadbusch8541 5 жыл бұрын
We are many!
@hobbes4011 3 жыл бұрын
Bidet
@j4r3d29 4 жыл бұрын
She’s really pretty. Here because of Last of Us.
@NinjaKnight117 4 жыл бұрын
Same. Best voice acting in video games, next to Metal Gear Solid or Horizon Zero Dawn. Her and Troy Baker are a great team.
@reze0001 4 жыл бұрын
@@NinjaKnight117 yesss❤😳
@bfran2283 4 жыл бұрын
Also here because of The Last of Us. I have the biggest crush on her.
@cerberus8462 4 жыл бұрын
@@NinjaKnight117 red dead and god of war
@redshift912 4 жыл бұрын
bfran creepy
@Randomninja47 5 жыл бұрын
Ashley when she was Pike's actual height.
@curtisholsinger6023 5 жыл бұрын
How confused is the "Today" employee that's going through the comments, trying to figure out what Critical Role is and why people are obsessed with it?
@TheBiggreenpig 5 жыл бұрын
Unless they live under a rock, they should know by now. But who is this Leo? :D
@missylaplace 5 жыл бұрын
I was JUST thinking that!
@JasperForge 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBiggreenpig I'm going to take a wild guess an say its Leonardo DiCaprio
@SoyDrinker 5 жыл бұрын
the le critical role army has arrived to raid your video
@MarceldeJong 2 жыл бұрын
@@JasperForge is he one of the turtles?
@FernandoRodriguez-rr7vd 4 жыл бұрын
She had a great voice. She should do voice acting.
@zikrim1227 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, really
@nintendostudios3753 3 жыл бұрын
-_- i hope your joking
@FernandoRodriguez-rr7vd 3 жыл бұрын
@@nintendostudios3753 we got a genius here, you can tell by his grammar and how perceptive he is.
@zikrim1227 3 жыл бұрын
@@sarahjessicatamon7083 it's sarcastic
@FernandoRodriguez-rr7vd 3 жыл бұрын
@@zikrim1227 god bless you.
@wickedpissa25 5 жыл бұрын
Brian Cabbage Foster is a lucky man!
@MsCunningLinguistic 5 жыл бұрын
Hear hear! She certainly got engaged below her station XDDD
@wickedpissa25 5 жыл бұрын
@Shinobu Tsurubushi Hey. Be nice.
@dig8634 4 жыл бұрын
Brian "It was a joke Sam made ONE time" Foster
@fire_playz5110 3 жыл бұрын
@Shinobu Tsurubushi erm I'm sure you an Ugly person
@ADcrackerjack 3 жыл бұрын
I really love this woman’s voice.
@prototype8137 Жыл бұрын
Ok...lol.
@zxinkis Жыл бұрын
@@prototype8137 ikr
@themoviecritic1092 Жыл бұрын
@@prototype8137 Idk it's not the worst thing to say
@RijaMo 5 жыл бұрын
Hey its Gail from You've got Gail!
@thegamingknight2096 3 жыл бұрын
GAG ME WITH A SPOON MRS HENDERSON!!!
@stormraiders1172 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t stop thinking of Ellie when I hear her voice
@andreamontalvan6771 3 жыл бұрын
🙄
@Adeoca2 Жыл бұрын
She’s all grown up! She’s so humble and nice.
@theouterlimits7788 5 жыл бұрын
CRITICAL ROLE.
@ethanholgate2512 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Ashley Johnson ellie is one of my favourite characters of all time and it's all because of her bringing to life
@shinigami146 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, this girl has a huge resume as a working actor. Very down to Earth, too.
@DurdleDers 5 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching sitcoms and then found Critical Role, and it's been amazing to see how many of the cast were growing up right alongside me, except on tv.
@billberndtson 5 жыл бұрын
Leo might be world famous but does he have his own cult? Vote with your Johnson! Bidet!
@darkecofreak23 5 жыл бұрын
Bill Berndtson I’m pretty sure Ashley’s Army would bury Leo’s Legion.
@hannibustoogfyrre6074 3 жыл бұрын
Beep beep!
@ktmac8 3 жыл бұрын
@@darkecofreak23 between Critical Role and The Last of Us? You're totally right.
@thwipkid 3 жыл бұрын
@@darkecofreak23 Gamer society vs Leo Titanic fan girls, calling it a battle would be generous..
@sickpixie9909 2 жыл бұрын
Yes and Biday to you also
@Peterstarzynskitech 4 жыл бұрын
You also forgot to put in the description "She stars as Ellie in The Last of Us series."
@anyastar8 3 жыл бұрын
True. Alot of people know her because of that
@jessepike3565 3 жыл бұрын
I know her because of Growing Pains because I grew up with that show in the 80s
@Peterstarzynskitech 3 жыл бұрын
@@jessepike3565 cool beans.
@jacobgonzalez2002 3 жыл бұрын
Jesse Pike Ok millennial
@jessepike3565 3 жыл бұрын
@@jacobgonzalez2002 no not a Millennial , Xennial defined as someone born during the late 70s and early 80s 85 being the cut off xennials are described as having analog childhoods look it up if you've never heard of it they're also described as a micro-generation on the cusp of generation X so yeah Xennial
@ClandestineSnowman 5 жыл бұрын
She's also one of those people that look like "bigger versions of their kid-selves". I guess everyone is that to some degree, but some people change more as they age than others. So I think that contributes to the "what do I know you from" kind of thing.
@nathansky3593 4 жыл бұрын
"Gag me with a spoon Ms. Henderson!" -Gale
@phamkhacnguyen7195 5 жыл бұрын
Now she's a video game action star (The last of us)
@aj_mj2161 5 жыл бұрын
Phạm Khắc Nguyên OMG YESSS!!!
@grogu4853 4 жыл бұрын
Nguyên Phạm Khắc yea for the past 7 years
@pookypoo1169 4 жыл бұрын
Yup
@user-ib5pf9oo8l 4 жыл бұрын
Pot mouth Ellie
@Atari-Dude 3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: you didn't search for this. Also, Ellie...
@_lynxy_1160 3 жыл бұрын
First I did search for it and yes Ellie
@misterdayne2792 3 жыл бұрын
Also Annie from Tomorrow, also Pike, also Yasha.
@oliverworley5162 3 жыл бұрын
I'm more a yasha and pike person myself
@justinb5743 3 жыл бұрын
FuN faCT: yOU dIdN't sEaRcH fOr tHiS
@KoNekoNoUta 3 жыл бұрын
also ale
@Littledragon03 4 жыл бұрын
She turned out to Be a beautiful woman. She was in avengers as a waitress too.
@tobi2992 3 жыл бұрын
This video appered at your recommended?
@_lynxy_1160 3 жыл бұрын
Wow just a waitress... she could have been the main character!!
@elbruces 3 жыл бұрын
@@_lynxy_1160 She actually had a decent sized arc, showing what the alien invasion must have been like for a normal person there. But they cut out almost all of it. You can see most of what she did on the DVD extras, or on KZfaq.
@BauerMan24 2 жыл бұрын
@@elbruces oh crap that was her??? I just rewatched it yesterday! I didn’t even recognize her! Ellie all the way!!!
@kevinhaynes1691 5 жыл бұрын
i remember Ashley Johnson playing Mel Gibson's daughter in the hit comedy movie What Women Want, remember that movie? +Kevin Haynes
@annafantasia 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! When I saw her for the very first time on Critical Role I was like THE GIRL FROM WHAT WOMEN WANT?! WTF!! I am SO intrigued. (and thus it began....)
@shannon_w. 5 жыл бұрын
She was so adorable! I miss that show and shows like that!
@benbenavidez5597 4 жыл бұрын
Her voice is iconic
@D90-BELL 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful girl Ashley
@huntermcclure1928 5 жыл бұрын
I know
@AmandaBee Жыл бұрын
My mom recognized her from Growing Pains the second she showed up on screen while we were watching the last of us and i was like h o w
@horrormoviescreamqueen13 Жыл бұрын
I wish this show was on streaming. I'd love to rewatch it from beginning to end!
@myrealghostbusters 3 жыл бұрын
Ashley is such a great actress.
@carlossandoval2577 4 жыл бұрын
Ellie!!! Can't wait to play her in TLOU 2! Love your acting, love you and I'm glad you are still around.. your beautiful and talented.
@lenore6197 3 жыл бұрын
Carlos Sandoval thoughts on it now that you might’ve played it?
@delight9311 5 жыл бұрын
This isn't "growing pains star Ashley Johnson," it's ASHLEY JOHNSON, THE QUEEN.
@elisam.2896 Жыл бұрын
Ashley THE Johnson!!
@simodeus255 4 жыл бұрын
I always remember her from the jean-claude van damme movie Lionheart.
@satellite851 5 жыл бұрын
Loved her small role in "9 Months" (1995) she had some of the funniest scenes with Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore, Tom Arnold, Joan Cusack, Jeff Goldblum, and Robin Williams!
@SotopnotchguyJennings Жыл бұрын
loved Blindspot....so many memorable characters!
@1990Lejanne 5 жыл бұрын
She is the best cleric and barbarian!
@edwinsparda7622 3 жыл бұрын
Ashley Johnson being on one of my favourite shows growing up, Growing pains, and one of my favourite games, The Last of Us. She is a talented actress and I wish her more success in life.
@Emil-fx6xf 3 жыл бұрын
So that's what baby Ellie sounds like. Joel would go crazy. R.I.P old man.
@dunker-roo9552 5 жыл бұрын
Monstah!!!! We love you Ashley!
@victoriagriffiths3880 3 жыл бұрын
All our love. Lovely to watch💖💖💖
@sannevorrink 4 жыл бұрын
Omg i had no idea she acted when she was so young. Sooooo cute.
@ElephantShoe.. Жыл бұрын
I still reference this show in my life…like when someone’s leaving work and I’m still stuck there, I’m like “The party can start now-Bring in the ponies!”
@2wyzegaming97 5 жыл бұрын
OMG ITS YASHA! #critical roll
@fenrirswolh3 5 жыл бұрын
ROLL FOR INITIATIVE.
@Tedphoenician 5 жыл бұрын
@@fenrirswolh3 I would like to rage.
@kyriakosnikolaidis5368 5 жыл бұрын
*Pike
@nathanharrison1739 5 жыл бұрын
*Yasha
@trinidadinternational 8 ай бұрын
So down to earth! Love her!
@adricris218 Жыл бұрын
Only after 5 series of Blindspot did I realize who you are Ashley. I know you from Lionheart. I didn't understand how I know you and where I saw those eyes. An extraordinary actress!
@CatsSan 4 жыл бұрын
Love Ashley so much! It’s funny to see her that younger, she’s so cute and already proves she as a thing for acting
@Nick-NY Жыл бұрын
Growing pains was my favorite show as a kid.
@yager6627 5 жыл бұрын
I totally did the thing Ashley talked about. Growing up in the 80's I watch Growing Pains with the family. So serial. Not knocking Ashley but when I saw you on CR. I totally did the thing...how do I know this chick? Wracked my brain. Such a cool thing that you did. Loved Growing Pains.
@iguin23 3 жыл бұрын
So cuuuuuute!
@JonasRoxoxox 5 жыл бұрын
I love this growing pains is my fave show
@cindychurch925 5 жыл бұрын
I loved this show! You all were my second family. I always wanted a family like this
@jenniferhausman7232 5 жыл бұрын
I loved growing pains
@misfitdanzig8152 5 жыл бұрын
She is beautiful ❤️.
@xxxDreamWeaver1958 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, although I wasn't a fan of her as the little girl on Growing Pains, she blossomed into a beautiful, well spoken, young woman! Very nice interview.
@papiluvsiris6318 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad she seems so well-rounded. She's not telling all these horror stories.
@mdmac991 5 жыл бұрын
Luv u ash always!
@fattylovehandles8819 Жыл бұрын
@2:15 oh man..... why are my eyes so watery ........ why is it raining on my face ... thank you Ms. Ashley Johnson for sharing that soulful moment.
@spetsapula 4 жыл бұрын
She is really beautiful I remember watching growing pains....it was 1 of my favorite shows
@nixoleplaysnixole2003 5 жыл бұрын
I love her 🌹💕
@indever341 5 жыл бұрын
that ellie 💕
@briancherry8088 3 жыл бұрын
The after bed-time party is one of my favorite episodes. I sure wish they made good TV again...
@vshvahdhhdhshf2915 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful girl ashley woow so sweet she thank you for video ı love growing pains // Turkish // FAN 😄😄
@adoptedbyangelinajolie Жыл бұрын
She deserves much bigger roles
@cronicasdelarepisa4545 3 жыл бұрын
When she speaks, all i hear is love.
@begobertran9739 3 жыл бұрын
All I hear is baby Ellie ❤️
@maryannedelaney 5 жыл бұрын
She is gorgeous!
@elliaj2 Жыл бұрын
love her
@dehro 5 жыл бұрын
It's amazing what a career she's had
@heyitscordero4205 Ай бұрын
She's beautiful.
@aao5641 2 жыл бұрын
Love you ashley soooo much😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@delf6085 5 жыл бұрын
Patterson from #Blindspot ! I love Ashley Johnson so much.
@chengfusaechao7243 2 жыл бұрын
She was such a cute little girl......she's great in series....BLINDSPOT (playing as patterson)
@sophiahitch726 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gooosh such a cuuuute voiiiiice
@louisemckn 5 жыл бұрын
and now she's a MONSTAHHHHHH!!
@YJkwinter 3 жыл бұрын
In love with Ashley Johnson squad
@soniasoto4936 3 жыл бұрын
I love that show I am watching it now as I am typing this.
@huntsman1999 4 жыл бұрын
Awwwwww so cute!
@spicydeath82 3 жыл бұрын
i totally forgot she was in growing pains. i remember that from my childhood.
@coreychambers416 2 жыл бұрын
she is so adorable
@gowonlesbic.6514 Жыл бұрын
I love Ashley
@TheAiUniverse2023 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Petra
@keilovisk1 5 жыл бұрын
Tão fofinha ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@thekiwi1333 3 жыл бұрын
All I can think about is Ellie dammit- my heart is crying
@smilingwolf7259 Жыл бұрын
She seems so awesome...!
@bremymahendra9501 3 жыл бұрын
she is so beautiful 😍
@daundrakennedy732 3 жыл бұрын
I loved that tv show when I was 14 or 15
@silvarafafeitosa 5 жыл бұрын
Between Blindspot, The Last of us and Critical Role we need a Between the Sheets with her.
@joandarc441 5 жыл бұрын
And she did voice the teen version of Gwen from ben 10 series and terra from teen titans and teen titans Go
@SkepticalCaveman 5 жыл бұрын
Your wish is granted.
@CodeeXD 5 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that was Ashley. I used to watch it when I was wee
@t5dagreat Жыл бұрын
I remember when I first started watched The Blindspot, I couldn't figure out where I knew her from, but she looked familiar... then it hit me! And I couldn't unsee it for the rest of the shows run, lol!
@bandffashion9216 4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Oh my Gosh
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