Ashley Dyke is a talented actress, widely recognized for her captivating performances in various film and television productions. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Anna in Steve McQueen's Academy Award-winning film "12 Years A Slave" and as Stacey in John Krasinski's "The Hollars".
Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Ashley is the daughter of two lawyers, Ellen Dyke and the Honorable James W. Dyke, Jr., the first African-American Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia and immediate past Chairman of the Greater Washington Board of Trade. Her mother, Ellen, is Jewish of Hungarian and Polish descent, born and raised in New York City, while her father, James, is an African-American Christian, raised in Maryland and Virginia. The couple met at Howard University School of Law, where they both received their law degrees.
Ashley is the third of four children and grew up in a family that valued education and the arts. She attended Fairfax High School, where she was an active member of the student government and an All-American Athlete. She then went on to pursue her degree in theater from the prestigious University of Virginia, where she also studied at the celebrated New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
During her time in college, Ashley had the opportunity to perform in several productions, including a lead role in "The Vagina Monologues". She also acquired her first taste of television as a series regular on a campus-produced show called "Stratagem".
After completing her education, Ashley moved to Los Angeles to further her career in film and television. She has since become a successful actress, landing lead roles in various productions, including Second City, Acme Theater, and La Mirada Theater For the Performing Arts. Her impressive range has allowed her to portray a wide variety of characters, from a young tormented slave in "12 Years A Slave" to a wildly outrageous Gigi in "Bud'z House".
Ashley has also appeared in several television shows, including the series finale of Stephen Merchant's HBO show "Hello Ladies", the season finale of CBS's "CSI: NY", NBC's "The Cape", and the CW's "90210". Her performances have showcased her ability to adapt to diverse roles and genres, from drama to comedy.
Throughout her career, Ashley has demonstrated her talent and versatility as an actress, taking on complex and challenging characters with ease. Her dedication to her craft is evident in her impressive body of work, and she continues to be a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.
