Alyson Stoner

Early Life and Education

Alyson Rae Stoner was born on August 11, 1993, in Toledo, Ohio, to LuAnne Hodges, a former secretary at Owens-Illinois, and Charlie Stoner. She has two sisters, Correy and Jaimee Stoner. While growing up in Toledo, she attended Maumee Valley Country Day School and trained in ballet, tap, and jazz dance at O’Connell’s Dance Studio. She also studied modeling at the Margaret O'Brien Modeling Studio, where she later began her early career.

Early Career and Breakthrough Roles

Stoner began her professional career at a young age. In 2000, she was named Best Model of the Year at the International Modeling and Talent Association Convention in New York City representing the Margaret O’Brien Modeling Studio. Within a year, she was cast as co-host of Disney Channel’s Super Short Show, alongside Michael Alan Johnson, marking her television debut.

Her breakout film role came when she played Sarah, one of the children, in the family comedies Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005). Around the same time, she made guest appearances on popular children’s television shows such as The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, That’s So Raven, and Drake & Josh.

Voice Acting and Music Projects

In addition to her live-action roles, Stoner has an extensive voice acting resume. She voiced Isabella Garcia-Shapiro and Jenny in the popular animated show Phineas and Ferb. Contrary to earlier reports, there is no record of her voicing a character named Mrs. Hanson in "Mew Power," which appears to be a factual inaccuracy. Her voice acting has been a vital component of her career in entertainment.

In 2011, she ventured into music with the release of her debut EP, Beat the System. That same year, she began teaching hip hop classes at Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. As a multifaceted artist, she also worked as a dance editor for KEWL Magazine, contributing insights into the dance and teen entertainment scene.