Jessy Schram

Jessy Schram was born in Skokie, Illinois, on January 15, 1986, and grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. She began her career in entertainment at a young age, appearing in national commercials, print campaigns, and performing in musical theatre. After graduating from Buffalo Grove High School in 2004, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Her early work included roles in television commercials for brands such as Retin-A Micro and Glade, along with early musical theatre work as Kirsten in the “American Girl Revue”.

Her acting career gained momentum with significant roles in various television series and films. She portrayed Hannah Griffith in “Veronica Mars” and Rachel Seybolt in “Life.” Schram became widely recognized for her recurring role as Cinderella/Ashley Boyd in the ABC drama “Once Upon a Time” (2011–2016). She also had leading roles in Steven Spielberg’s TNT series “Falling Skies” and ABC’s “Last Resort.” Her film appearances include the action-thriller “Unstoppable” (2010), where she acted alongside Chris Pine, and the independent film “Shot Caller” with Lake Bell and Jon Bernthal (2017).

Schram has also been a prominent figure on the Hallmark Channel, starring in numerous TV movies such as “Royal New Year’s Eve,” “The Birthday Wish,” “Harvest Moon,” and “Time For Them To Come Home for Christmas.” More recently, she features as Dr. Hannah Asher in the NBC series “Chicago Med” (2020–present) and made guest appearances in “Chicago Fire.” In addition to her acting, Schram is a singer-songwriter, performing her pop and folk-influenced music at various venues and incorporating her musical talents into some of her on-screen projects. She also actively supports charities focused on aiding orphaned children in Baja, Mexico, through Corazon De Vida, and youth mentoring in Watts with the group Red Eye.