Alyson Stoner

In the Beginning

Alyson Stoner was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 11, 1993. Her mother, LuAnne Hodges, was a former executive secretary at Owens-Illinois. Growing up, Stoner studied and performed in ballet, tap dance and jazz, and modeled and trained at a local Modeling Studio. Early on in her life, she won awards that led the way for a successful future on the screen – Best Model of the Year at the International Modeling and Talent Association being the most prestigious.

Career Accomplishments

Disney picked Stoner up at just 8 years old, as she became the co-host of “Mike's Super Short Show”. Beyond that, she appeared in “Cheaper By the Dozen” and its sequel alongside actor Steve Martin. She's also made several appearances in other pre-teen shows, such as “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody”, “That's So Raven” and “Drake & Josh”. She eased into the world of music when her lead character role in “Alice Upside Down” sang two songs. In 2011, she began working with trained professionals to develop her voice into more of an adult pop sound. She released her first album, entitled “Beat the System” later that year. If you haven't seen Stoner on the screen or heard her singing on the radio, you've likely seen her as a backup dancer alongside one of many famous artists – Missy Elliot, Eminem, OutKast and Will Smith all enlisted her as a performer.

Most Known For

Though she's young in the industry, Stoner has started with quite a bang in that each of her performances has been notable, and she's grown into new and more developed roles with each passing year. “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” has been a predominant attention getter for Stoner, and ultimately led to her getting the leading role in “Alice Upside Down”, which has been the other big movie for her.

Where Is She Now?

She currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where she continues to develop her career in acting, singing and choreography. She also has a home in Toledo, where her family is.