Maitland Ward
Maitland Ward | |
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Maitland Ward, Culver City, California on May 31, 2014 | |
Born |
Ashley Maitland Welkos February 3, 1977 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
Other names | Maitland Baxter |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1994–2007 |
Spouse(s) | Terry Baxter (2006–present) |
Maitland Ward (born Ashley Maitland Welkos on February 3, 1977 in Long Beach, California) is an American actress. She is most commonly known as Rachel McGuire from the hit prime time series, Boy Meets World, and as Jessica Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Career
Ward starred as Jessica Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, where she appeared from 1994 to 1996. She landed that role, which was only her second major audition, when she was 17 and still a junior in high school. Ward had guest-starring roles on USA High and the sixth season of ABC's Home Improvement; and co-starred with Jay Thomas and Mario Lopez in the dramatic movie, Killing Mr. Griffin.
Her character of Rachel McGuire was added to Boy Meets World in 1998, at the beginning of the sixth season, as a main cast member. This role lasted until the series ended in 2000. After Ward's stint on Boy Meets World, she appeared in the independent film, Dish Dogs, a romantic comedy in which she co-stars with Brian Dennehy, Matthew Lillard and Sean Astin. Later, she appeared in the 2004 comedy film White Chicks with Shawn and Marlon Wayans.
Personal life
Ward married real estate baron Terry Baxter on October 21, 2006.[1]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994-1996 | Bold and the Beautiful, TheThe Bold and the Beautiful | Jessica Forrester | Recurring role |
1997 | Killing Mr. Griffin | Candice Lee | TV film |
1998 | USA High | Tina | Episode: "Buddies" |
1998 | Home Improvement | Christy | Episode: "The Old College Try" |
1998-2000 | Boy Meets World | Rachel McGuire | Main role (45 episodes) |
1999 | Bold Affair, AA Bold Affair | Eleanor | |
2000 | Dish Dogs | Molly | Video |
2002 | Boston Public | Rachel Newman | Episode: "Chapter 43" |
2004 | White Chicks | Brittany Wilson | |
2005 | Out of Practice | Staci | Episode: "Pilot" |
2007 | Rules of Engagement | Dani | Episode: "Young and the Restless" |
Awards and nominations
- 1995: Nominated, "Outstanding Female Newcomer" - The Bold and the Beautiful
- 1995: Won, "Best Performance by a Youth Actress in a Daytime Series" - The Bold and the Beautiful
- 1996: Nominated, "Best Performance by a Youth Actress in a Daytime Series" - The Bold and the Beautiful