Ally Sheedy is an American actress, author, and playwright, best known for her roles in the 1980s films The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and WarGames. She has also appeared in films such as Short Circuit, High Art, and X-Men: First Class. She has written two novels, She Was Nice to Mice and Yesterday I Saw the Sun, and a play, Love Letters to an Ex-Lover. She has won several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for her performance in St. Elmo’s Fire. Sheedy is an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and LGBT rights.
Early Life
Ally Sheedy was born Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy on June 13, 1962, in New York City. She is the daughter of Charlotte, a writer and press agent, and John J. Sheedy, Jr., an advertising executive. She has two siblings, brother Patrick and sister Meghan.
Sheedy attended the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan, where she trained for acting, dance, and singing. She then attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Career Beginnings
Sheedy’s first role was in the 1983 film Bad Boys. She then appeared in the 1984 films WarGames and The Breakfast Club, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She also appeared in the 1985 films St. Elmo’s Fire and Short Circuit.
In the late 1980s, Sheedy appeared in several films, including Maid to Order, Heart of Dixie, and High Art. She also appeared in the television miniseries Tales from the Crypt.
In the 2000s, Sheedy appeared in the films Storytelling, X-Men: First Class, and The Midnight Meat Train. She also appeared in the television shows Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Psych.
Rise to Fame
Sheedy rose to fame in the 1980s with her roles in The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and WarGames. She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in St. Elmo’s Fire. In the late 1980s, she starred in the films Maid to Order and High Art.
Sheedy has also written two novels, She Was Nice to Mice and Yesterday I Saw the Sun, and a play, Love Letters to an Ex-Lover. She is an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and LGBT rights.
Personal Life
Sheedy was married to actor David Lansbury from 1992 to 2008. They have two children, Rebecca and Caleb. She is also a vegan and an animal rights activist.
Net Worth and Age
As of 2021, Ally Sheedy’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $4 million. She is 58 years old.
Ally Sheedy is an American actress, author, and playwright best known for her roles in The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and WarGames. She has won several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Sheedy is an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and LGBT rights. She has a net worth of $4 million and is 58 years old.