Sammi Hanratty Explained

Sammi Hanratty
Birth Name:Samantha Lynn Hanratty
Birth Date:20 September 1995
Birth Place:Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2005–present

Samantha Lynn Hanratty (born September 20, 1995) is an American actress. Her first lead was in 2009, portraying Chrissa Maxwell in . In 2011, she played the role Whitney Brown in the film The Greening of Whitney Brown. Hanratty is considered a Celebrity Friend for the Starlight Children's Foundation.[1] Since 2021, she has played teenage Misty Quigley in the Showtime drama series Yellowjackets.

Early life

Samantha Hanratty was born on September 20, 1995, in Scottsdale, Arizona.[2] [3] She attended Laurel Springs School.

Acting career

Hanratty has appeared in several films and television series including the 2006 ABC Family original film Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, opposite Lacey Chabert. In 2006, she was a recurring character through seasons two and three of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Holly, a little girl whose father is a con man and once stayed at the Tipton. That same year, she appeared in the ABC film Stephen King's Desperation. From 2006 to 2009, Hanratty had a recurring role on the action-drama series The Unit with her older sister Danielle. In 2006, she appeared in the film , playing an elf named Glenda. She also played Chrissa in the 2009 film .[4] Hanratty played a young version of Leelee Sobieski's character Jody Balaban in the romantic comedy film Finding Bliss directed by Julie Davis. She took on a supporting role in the fantasy adventure comedy film Jack and the Beanstalk as Gretel.[5]

Hanratty starred alongside Brooke Shields, Aidan Quinn and Kris Kristofferson in the adventure film The Greening of Whitney Brown, which was release on November 11, 2011.[6] She co-starred Billy Unger in the adventure fantasy film , released on March 1, 2013.[7] She appeared in the comedy film Moms' Night Out portraying Zoe, released on May 9, 2014.[8] Hanratty appeared on the third season in the action-thriller television series Chosen and also had a recurring role in the supernatural horror series Salem.

In 2015, Hanratty was cast in the Lifetime movie by Shawn Ku titled Seeds of Yesterday, based on the 1984 novel of the same name, by V. C. Andrews.[9] In 2017, Hanratty starred in the action comedy movie Bad Kids of Crestview Academy portraying Siouxsie Hess, which was released on January 13, 2017. She appeared on the eighth season of CW supernatural teen drama series The Vampire Diaries in three episodes and also had a recurring role in Showtime's television series Shameless as Kassidi.

Hanratty was an ensemble cast in Showtime's thriller drama series Yellowjackets portraying a teen version of Christina Ricci's character Misty Quigley.[10]

Personal life

On Aug 27, 2024, Hanratty announced that she is expecting a son with Christian DeAnda.[11] On September 26, 2024, Hanratty stated that her son would be born with a cleft lip and will require several surgeries after his birth.[12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006British girlUncredited
2006Elf #1
2007Boogeyman 2Young Laura
2008Hero WantedMarley Singer
2009Chrissa MaxwellDirect-to-video film
2009Finding BlissYoung Jody Balaban
2009WithinMichelle Lowe
2009Beggar Boy / Young Cratchit Girl / Want GirlVoice
2009Jack and the BeanstalkGretel
2010MagicKayla Fairmont
2010KalamityBarbie Klepack
2011Whitney Brown
2012Amazing LoveCarrie
2013Allie
2013Second ChancesAbby
2014Moms' Night OutZoe
2017Bad Kids of Crestview AcademySiouxsie
2017The SaintZoo ValecrossDirect-to-video film
2019CountdownVlogger
2019Skin in the GameDani
2021Another GirlElle Overton
2024AtlasCommunications Officer
TBDGeneration AngstVivianPre-production
TBDMethodFayeShort film; Pre-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005PassionsAdeleSeason 6, episode 136
2005CharmedWendyEpisode: "Little Box of Horrors"
2005Drake & JoshYoung Girl at Baseball GameEpisode: "Foam Finger"
2005HouseDoryEpisode: "The Mistake"
2005Last Laugh '05Little GirlTelevision special
2006Emma MatthewsEpisode: "Fare Game"
2006Hello Sister, Goodbye LifeCeliaTelevision film
2006MADtvVarious3 episodes
2006–2009Jen GerhardtRecurring role, 10 episodes
2006Cold CaseMuriel Bartleby (1929)Episode: "Beautiful Little Fool"
2006Stephen King's DesperationPie CarverTelevision film
2006–2007HollyRecurring role (seasons 2–3), 6 episodes
2006That's So RavenTaylorEpisode: "Rae of Sunshine"
2007–2008Pushing DaisiesYoung Charlotte "Chuck" CharlesRecurring role, 5 episodes
2008iCarlyMorganEpisode: "iCarly Saves TV"
2013Monday MorningsAbra RiversEpisode: "Forks Over Knives"
2013Shake It UpKristin WiblerEpisode: "In the Bag It Up"
2013Mad MenMillicentEpisode: "The Quality of Mercy"
2013Rizzoli & IslesChloeEpisode: "All for One"
2013The Christmas SpiritMorganTelevision film
2014Zoe GoneJennifer LynneTelevision film
2014ChosenMegan AcostaRecurring role (season 3), 6 episodes
2014–2015SalemDollie TraskRecurring role (seasons 1–2), 12 episodes
2014PerceptionKayla MaddenEpisode: "Painless"
2014StalkerHannah McCoyEpisode: "Whatever Happened to Baby James?"
20152 Broke GirlsKemberlyEpisode: "And the Knock Off Knockout"
2015Seeds of YesterdayCindy SheffieldTelevision film
2015How to Get Away with MurderZoe MitchellEpisode: "Skanks Get Shanked"
2016InconceivableCarissaTelevision film; also known as Deadly Ex
2017The Vampire DiariesViolet Fell3 episodes
2017–2018ShamelessKassidi GallagherRecurring role, 7 episodes
2018The Middle of XYoung EmilyTelevision film
2018NCISMother of infantEpisode: "What Child is This"
2019DaybreakAria KilliganEpisode: "5318008"
2019Grand HotelEmilyEpisode: "Where the Sun Don't Shine"
2021–presentYellowjacketsTeen Misty QuigleyMain role
2024Brilliant MindsBridgetEpisode: "The Blackout Bride"

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2007Young Artist Award[13] Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Young ActressHello Sister, Goodbye Life
2007Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress
2008Young Artist Award[14] Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress
2018Philadelphia Independent Film FestivalBest Supporting ActorThe Middle of X
2022Pena de PrataBest Ensemble in a Drama SeriesYellowjackets
2022An Irish Person AwardOutstanding Ensemble in a Drama SeriesYellowjackets

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Starlight Celebrity Friends . . https://web.archive.org/web/20130531112616/http://www.starlight.org/starpowerambassadors/ . May 31, 2013 . dead.
  2. News: Slocombe . Amy . On this day in 1995, Sammi Hanratty was born . August 3, 2022 . Roodepoort Record . September 20, 2019 . April 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230415110746/https://roodepoortrecord.co.za/2019/09/20/on-this-day-in-1995-sammi-hanratty-was-born/ . live .
  3. Stivale . Shelby . Sammi Hanratty: Meet the 'Yellowjackets' Star with a Disney Past . . August 3, 2022 . January 17, 2022 . September 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220913140912/https://www.j-14.com/posts/sammi-hanratty-meet-the-yellowjackets-star-with-a-disney-past/ . live .
  4. Web site: Cast & Characters . April 24, 2011 . June 3, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110603233256/http://www.americangirl.com/movie/chrissa/castandcharacters.htm . dead .
  5. Web site: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Movieguide - Movie Reviews for Christians. 20 September 2016. 27 August 2024.
  6. Web site: The Greening of Whitney Brown. comingsoon.net. 27 August 2024.
  7. Web site: The Lost Medallion. Freestyle Releasing. 27 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Moms' Night Out (2014) . Box Office Mojo . 27 August 2024.
  9. Web site: 'Seeds of Yesterday' Movie Spoilers: 8 Major Differences Between the 1984 V.C. Andrews Book and 2015 Lifetime Movie. International Business Times. 12 April 2015. 27 August 2024. 8 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108094936/https://www.ibtimes.com/seeds-yesterday-movie-spoilers-8-major-differences-between-1984-vc-andrews-book-2015-1876282. live.
  10. Web site: Interview: Yellowjackets’ Samantha Hanratty. Brief Take. November 18, 2021. August 28, 2024.
  11. Web site: Samantha Hanratty Surprises Yellowjackets Castmates with Pregnancy News in Adorable Video: 'A Crazy Ride'. People. August 27, 2024. November 6, 2024. Becker. Emma Aerin.
  12. Web site: Pregnant Samantha Hanratty Shares Her Baby Boy Will Be Born with a Cleft Lip: 'He's Going to Be Okay'. People. September 26, 2024. November 6, 2024. Sacks. Hannah .
  13. Web site: 28th Annual Young Artist Awards . 27 August 2024. YoungArtistAwards.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140627043416/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms28.htm . 2014-06-27 .
  14. Web site: 29th Annual Young Artist Awards . 27 August 2024 . YoungArtistAwards.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080706161000/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms29.html . 2008-07-06 .