| Alana Austin | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 1983 Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–2006 |
Alana Austin (born April 6, 1983) is an American film and television actress. She played the role of Abby Logan in the sitcom Ink and starred in the Disney Channel Original film Motocrossed.
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Austin was born in Palm Springs, California.[1] She is the daughter of Steven Kent Austin[1] a film producer who was the founder and chairman of the now-defunct Tag Entertainment.[2][3]
Austin made her major acting debut in the 1992 TV film Criminal Behavior starring Farrah Fawcett. Three subsequent 1993 TV films followed before co-starring the in 1994 theatrical film North. She then co-starred in the film A Simple Twist of Fate with Steve Martin for which was nominated for a Young Artist Award.[4]
In 1996, Austin was cast in the CBS sitcom Ink opposite Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, the series was later canceled after its first season. She then went to guest star on Sister, Sister, In the House, That '80s Show, 7th Heaven, Boston Public, Cold Case and Close to Home. As well as appearing in the films Road Rage, Hansel and Gretel, A Mother's Instinct, Popstar (opposite Aaron Carter) and the Disney Channel Original film Motocrossed.
Austin is no longer acting and most recently was studying medicine at the University of Southern California.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Criminal Behavior | Little Jessie | Made-for-TV film |
| 1993 | Darkness Before Dawn | Mary Ann Guard (age 9) | Made-for-TV film |
| 1993 | Ambush in Waco: In the Line of Duty | Betsy | Made-for-TV film |
| 1993 | Final Appeal | Linda Biondi | Made-for-TV film |
| 1994 | North | Sarah | Theatrical film |
| 1994 | A Simple Twist of Fate | Mathilda McCann (age 10) | Theatrical film |
| 1996 | A Mother's Instinct | Amanda | Made-for-TV film |
| 1998 | Route 66 | Unknown | Direct-to-video film |
| 1999 | Dangerous Waters | Chrissie | Made-for-TV film |
| 1999 | Road Rage | Cynthia Carson | Made-for-TV film |
| 2000 | Castle Rock | Andy Harper | Direct-to-video film, lead role |
| 2001 | No Place Like Home | Mel McGregor | Direct-to-video film |
| 2001 | Motocrossed | Andrea 'Andy' Carson | Made-for-TV film, lead role |
| 2001 | The Retrievers | Liz Lowry | Made-for-TV film |
| 2002 | Hansel and Gretel | Wood Fairy | Direct-to-video film |
| 2002 | The Santa Trap | Carla | Made-for-TV film |
| 2003 | Miracle Dogs | Kelly Maguire | Made-for-TV film |
| 2004 | Motocross Kids | Callie Reed | Direct-to-video film |
| 2005 | Supercross | Rider Girlfriend | Theatrical film |
| 2005 | Popstar | Jane Brighton | Direct-to-video film |
| 2006 | Miracle Dogs Too | Natalie | Direct-to-video film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | In the House | Terry | 1 episode |
| 1996–1997 | Ink | Abby Logan | Regular role |
| 1997 | Total Security | Unknown | 1 episode |
| 1997 | Sister, Sister | Beth | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | That '80s Show | Girl | Pilot episode |
| 2002 | 7th Heaven | Maria Davis | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Boston Public | Jen Kenney | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Cold Case | Angie Parrington | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Close to Home | Kellie Sexton | 1 episode |