Ashley Johnson is 43 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 9 August 1983.
American actress whose performance as Ellie in The Last of Us is among gaming's most acclaimed, and a founding Critical Role cast member
Did you know?She appeared as Ellie's mother, Anna, in the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 August 1983
Age43
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceCamarillo, United States
Editor's Take:
Ashley Johnson has worked steadily since childhood, but her greatest fame came through games and online storytelling. As a girl she played the youngest Seaver child in Growing Pains. Her performance capture as Ellie in The Last of Us won BAFTA and other awards. It is often cited as one of the best performances in gaming. Critical Role, in which voice actors play Dungeons & Dragons, grew into a huge franchise. She also starred in the crime series Blindspot.
Key Milestones
1990: Joins Growing Pains
2013: Plays Ellie in The Last of Us
2015: Co-founds Critical Role
2015: Begins playing Patterson in Blindspot
Ashley Suzanne Johnson (born August 9, 1983) is an American actress. She became known as a child actor for her role as Chrissy Seaver on the sitcom Growing Pains (1990–1992).
