Ashley Michelle Tisdale (born July 2, 1985) is an American actress and singer known for her roles with Disney. Tisdale's first major Disney role started in 2005 with The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Maddie Fitzpatrick. At the same time, she began her music career as part of the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, and she next played Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series.
After the first Emmy-winning High School Musical, she pursued a solo music career and released her debut album Headstrong on February 6, 2007. The album debuted at number five in the U.S. charts, selling over 64,000 copies in the first week, and was later certified Gold. Tisdale later released a music DVD, There's Something About Ashley, including music videos and a documentary about the Headstrong album creation.
She continued her role as Sharpay Evans in High School Musical 2 and High School Musical 3: Senior Year. High School Musical 2 was the most-watched basic cable show on record. Tisdale is the voice for Candace Flynn in the Disney Channel original series Phineas and Ferb. In August 2008, Forbes listed her among Hollywood's 10 top-paid tweensFilms
Year Title Role Notes
1998 A Bug's Life Lead Blueberry Scout Voice
2001 Donnie Darko Kim Brief appearance
Nathan's Choice Stephanie
2002 The Mayor of Oyster Bay Jennifer Television movie
2006 High School Musical Sharpay Evans Made for television (Disney Channel)
Whisper of the Heart Yuko Harada Voice
2007 High School Musical 2 Sharpay Evans Made for television (Disney Channel)
There's Something About Ashley Herself Documentary DVD
Bring It On: In It to Win It Herself Direct to DVD
2008 Picture This Mandy Gilbert Direct to DVD and made for television (ABC Family), executive producer
High School Musical 3: Senior Year Sharpay Evans Released in theaters October 24, 2008
2009 They Came From Upstairs Bethany Pearson Will be released in theaters July 31, 2009