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Ashley Bell, born on May 26, 1986 in Santa Monica, California, United States, is a television actor, documentary filmmaker and screenwriter. Ashley Bell is 40 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes New York University.
My Take
Ashley Bell earned my respect with a single, almost unbelievable detail: she performed the contortionist scenes in The Last Exorcism without special effects, bending her own body for the camera. That commitment tells you everything about her work ethic. But what keeps me interested is how she refused to stay boxed in as the horror ingenue, expanding into writing, producing, and documentary filmmaking, including work on elephant conservation. A Santa Monica native trained at NYU, she clearly treats acting as one tool among many. I admire performers who build something broader, and Bell's blend of fearless craft and social conscience marks a career worth watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ashley Bell
- Name (Japanese)
- アシュリー・ベル
- Reading
- あしゅりー・べる
- Born
- May 26, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / documentary filmmaker / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- University
- New York University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashley Bell born?
Born May 26, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Ashley Bell from?
Ashley Bell is from Santa Monica, California, United States.
What does Ashley Bell do?
Ashley Bell works as actor, television actor, documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, film producer.
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