Ashby Gentry

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Actor (1999)
Tue Sep 02 2025
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Ashby Gentry is an American actor born on July 30, 1999, in Phoenix, Arizona. He began acting by performing in local theater prior to moving to professional acting. Ashby launched his career with the 2018 short film "Speechless" and soon afterwards appeared in the reboot of the 90s Nickelodeon series "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" in 2019. 

His growing body of work in the entertainment industry includes a diverse set of roles that reveal his versatility as an actor. His dedication to acting has been described as sincere and devoted because he takes acting as his full-time job and is constantly trying to better his craft. 

Love Life and Relationships 

Ashby Gentry is private about his personal life and has not publicly confirmed any relationships. His work life is the center of his public image and his character, Alex Walter, who has relationship problems on the series. 

The series emphasizes Alex's problematic relationships, including a love triangle with Jackie Howard and Cole Walter and a continuous romance with Blake, his coach. In spite of the interest in his on-screen romances, Ashby's off-screen romantic life remains low-key, with the spotlight on his acting profession instead of his personal life.

Role in "My Life with the Walter Boys" 


Ashby gained mainstream fame starring as Alex Walter in the Netflix drama "My Life with the Walter Boys," which was released in 2023. Alex is the quiet, book-intelligent younger brother in a family who is dealing with loss after tragedy. The show revolves around Jackie Howard, a teenage girl who becomes a part of the Walter family and ends up in a complex love triangle with Alex and his brother Cole. 

The love triangle drama between Alex, Jackie, and Cole drives much of the captivating tension in the show. Source: Instagram

Throughout the show, Alex experiences tremendous emotional growth and undergoes a "glow up," and the show tackles themes of family, recovery, love, and self-acceptance. Ashby's authentic and heartfelt performance has won him awards and a huge fan base.  

Personal and Professional Notes 

Ashby is kind, humble, and professional. Though relatively new to principal acting credits, he has already earned the respect of cast members and industry professionals alike for his work ethic and down-to-earth personality. Ashby is also on social media, where he gives insight into his acting career and interacts with fans. Notably, his final project in drama school, a thesis performance on film during the COVID period, was his first real opportunity to showcase his acting outside of traditional stage productions, a professional turning point. 

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Recognition and Impact 

Ashby's role in "My Life with the Walter Boys" is widely regarded as a breakout performance. The popularity of the show has thrust him to the front lines as an emerging Hollywood talent. Being able to portray vulnerability, character depth, and emotional complexity has gotten him much attention for acting out challenging themes such as loss, love triangles, and self-discovery. 

Ashby has embraced the spotlight with grace, continuing to grow his career beyond this defining role. Source: Instagram

Industry people and audiences alike view Ashby as an actor with tremendous potential and a promising future ahead of him for many years to come. 

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