Sammi Hanratty

Sammi Hanratty, born Samantha Lynn Hanratty on September 20, 1995, in Scottsdale, Arizona, is an American actress known for her early passion for acting and a steady career in film and television. She moved to Los Angeles at a young age with her family and attended Laurel Springs School, which is known for accommodating the schedules of young performers.

From as early as two years old, she expressed a strong desire to pursue acting, and by the age of six, she began working in commercials for major brands like Oil of Olay, McDonald's, Build-A-Bear, and Pringles, which led to her being popularly known as the "Pringles Girl."

Her early television career featured guest appearances on popular shows such as "Charmed," "Drake and Josh," and "House M.D." In 2006, she gained more recognition with a recurring role as Holly on Disney Channel's "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody."

Full Name	Sammi Hanratty
Other Name	Samantha Lynn Hanratty
Gender	Female
Occupation	Actress
Date of Birth	20-September-1995 (30 years)
Birth Year	1995
Birth Location	Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.

That same year, she appeared in "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" and had an uncredited role in the blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." Her breakthrough came in 2009 when she landed the lead role of Chrissa Maxwell in the family film "An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong," a performance that solidified her presence in the industry.

Throughout her career, she has appeared in various films including "Hello Sister, Goodbye Life," "Finding Bliss," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Greening of Whitney Brown," "The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone," and "Moms' Night Out."

On television, she had notable recurring roles on shows like "Pushing Daisies," "The Unit," "Salem," and the drama series "Shameless." Since 2021, she has been widely recognized for her role as the teenage Misty Quigley in the critically acclaimed Showtime series "Yellowjackets." Her performance as part of the ensemble cast of "Yellowjackets" earned her and her castmates the 2025 Jury Award for Outstanding Drama Ensemble at the Newport Beach TV Fest.

Sammi Hanratty has been nominated multiple times for Young Artist Awards early in her career, including for her work on "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," "Hello Sister, Goodbye Life," and "Pushing Daisies."

Though she has yet to win a major national or international award individually, her ensemble recognition and multiple nominations highlight the industry’s acknowledgment of her talent. Beyond acting, she is an active supporter of charitable causes such as the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

In her personal life, Sammi Hanratty married Christian DeAnda in November 2023 in California and they welcomed their son in late 2024. She publicly shared challenges related to her son's birth with a cleft lip, showing resilience and openness about personal struggles.