Shannon Woodward is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Sabrina Collins on the Fox sitcom Raising Hope (2010–2014), Elsie Hughes on the HBO science-fiction thriller series Westworld (2016–2018), and the voice of Dina in the video game The Last of Us Part II (2020), for which she received a BAFTA Award for Performer in a Supporting Role nomination at the 17th British Academy Games Awards.
Career Woodward's first on-screen acting job came in 1991 when she played the occasionally recurring role of Missy on Nickelodeon's television series Clarissa Explains It All. She reprised this role twice during the show's five seasons. Woodward next appeared in made-for-television films: Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare (1995) and Tornado! (1996). In 1997, she played an uncredited role in the CBS miniseries True Women.
Between 2000 and 2007, Woodward played a number of minor roles in various television shows including The Drew Carey Show, Grounded for Life, Malcolm in the Middle, Crossing Jordan, Without a Trace, Psych, and Boston Public.
Woodward's big-screen debut came in 2005, when she played Emma Sharp, the daughter of a Texas Ranger assigned to protect a group of cheerleaders who witnessed a murder, in the action comedy Man of the House.
In 2007, Woodward got her big break in the series The Riches, which aired for two seasons (2007–2008) on cable network FX. She played the role of Di Di Malloy, the teen daughter and middle child in an American family of Irish Travellers. After The Riches ended, Woodward played the role of Leah in the film The Haunting of Molly Hartley.
Woodward shot the 2009 pilot Limelight, about a New York City school for performing arts, but the series was not picked up. That same year, Woodward had a recurring role on the final season of NBC's ER, as Kelly Taggart, the younger sister of nurse Samantha "Sam" Taggart. She also starred in another teen thriller, The Shortcut.
In 2010, Woodward starred in the independent drama Girlfriend. She also played the lead character in the 2015 ensemble comedy-drama The Breakup Girl.
From September 2010 to April 2014, Woodward had a starring role in the FOX sitcom Raising Hope, playing Sabrina Collins, a grocery store checkout clerk who is the love interest of the series lead.
Woodward appeared in her friend Katy Perry's music video "Hot n Cold" and had a cameo role in Perry's documentary/concert film Katy Perry: Part of Me. Perry, in turn, guest-starred in a season two episode of Raising Hope.
Woodward played Lois in the 2017 film All Nighter. She was a regular in two seasons of HBO series Westworld as computer programmer Elsie Hughes.
It was announced in April 2017 that Woodward would appear in the video game The Last of Us Part II, which was released on June 19, 2020. Woodward played Dina, the main character Ellie's friend and love interest.
Personal life Woodward came out as queer in February 2021. In 2024, Woodward shared via Instagram that she was in a relationship with Ellison Barber, host of Netflix’s true crime video podcast Allegedly.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2005Man of the HouseEmma SharpFiona2007Sunny & Share Love YouGirl on the StreetEmily2008Leah2009Lisa2010GirlfriendCandy2012Katy Perry: Part of MeHerself2013Adult WorldCandace2014Search PartyTracyYou Me & HerAnnaShort film2015The Breakup GirlClaire Baker2016The VeilJill2017All NighterLoisAnna & The AsteroidAnnaShort film2019Jake and Kyle Get Wedding DatesTania WildeVoice, direct-to-videoOde to JoyLiza 2021 Happily Carla 2023 Jagged Mind Alex 2025 The Testament of Ann Lee Mrs. Cunningham
Television Year Title Role Notes1991–1994Clarissa Explains It AllMissy / Alien 33 episodes1995Family Reunion: A Relative NightmareLeigh DooleyTelevision film1996Tornado!Lucy1997True WomenYoung Cherokee Woods (age 13)2000Girl in CafeteriaEpisode: "Be Drew to Your School"2001Crossing JordanLucyEpisode: Pilot; uncreditedMalcolm in the MiddleTammyEpisode: "Houseboat"2001–2002Grounded for LifeKristina3 episodes 2002Greetings from TucsonChrissyEpisode: "Popularity"2003Without a TraceVicki JohnsonEpisode: "Sons and Daughters"Boston PublicAllison / Marianne Karr2 episodes 2004Medical InvestigationDanielle JohnsonEpisode: "The Unclean"2005QuintupletsBaileyEpisode: "Chutes and Letters"2006Cold CaseRaquel Montero (1994)Episode: "Detention"2007PsychAlice BundyEpisode: "Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast"Law & Order: Special Victims UnitCecilia StrayerEpisode: "Svengali"2007–2008Di Di MalloyMain role2009LimelightZoe GreenTelevision filmCriminal MindsLinda JonesEpisode: "Zoe's Reprise"ERKelly Taggart2 episodes 2010–2014Raising HopeSabrina CollinsMain Role2016–2018WestworldElsie Hughes20 episodes2017The Guest BookMarlaEpisode: "Story Seven"Last Week Tonight with John OliverFemale Forensic ScientistEpisode: "Forensic Science"2018PortlandiaShannonEpisode: "Open Relationship"Drunk HistoryIda TarbellEpisode: "Underdogs"2018–2019An Emmy for MeganHerself2 episodes 2020 Robot Chicken Barbara "Barb" Holland, Ariel Voice, episode: "Gracie Purgatory in: That's How You Get Hemorrhoids" Animal Talking with Gary Whitta Herself Episode: "Selena Gomez, Cory Barlog, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Shannon Woodward"2021Mr. CormanElizabeth Corman2 episodes2023The Morning ShowJess Bennett1 episode2023Scott Pilgrim Takes OffHollie Hawkes (Voice)Episode: "Ramona Rents a Video"2025Common Side EffectsAmelia / Diane (voice)Recurring cast member
Music videos Year Title Artist Role Notes2008"Hot n Cold"Katy PerryBridesmaid2013"Kangaroo Court"Capital CitiesPoodle
Video games Year Title Role Notes2020The Last of Us Part IIDinaMotion capture & voiceNominated—2020 British Academy Games Awards for Performer in a Supporting Role2024RivenTi'anaMotion capture & voice
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