Troian Bellisario

Troian Bellisario was born on October 28, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of television producers Donald P. Bellisario and Deborah Pratt. Her acting career began at a young age, with her film debut at three years old in “Last Rites” (1988), a film directed by her father. She continued to appear in several television shows and movies during her youth, many of which were produced by her father, including an episode of “Quantum Leap” in 1990 and “JAG” in 1998. Bellisario attended the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2009. Her early work included various independent short films such as “Unspoken” (2006) and “Intersect” (2009).

Bellisario gained widespread recognition for her role as Spencer Hastings in the hit TV series “Pretty Little Liars,” which premiered in 2010 and ran until 2017. During her time on the show, she also ventured into writing and directing, helming an episode of “Pretty Little Liars” in 2017. Her film credits include “C.O.G.” (2013), “Martyrs” (2015), and “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” (2019). Notably, she wrote, produced, and starred in the 2017 film “Feed,” drawing on her personal experiences. Bellisario has consistently shown a commitment to projects that address relevant social topics, such as mental health.

Her career has expanded to directorial roles in other television series like “Famous in Love” (2018) and “Good Trouble” (2019-2023), and she has continued acting in projects such as the podcast series “Ad Lucem” (2023) and the upcoming TV series “On Call” (2025). Bellisario has received awards for her performances, including multiple Teen Choice Awards for her role in “Pretty Little Liars” and recognition for her work in short films and web series. She continues to be active in the entertainment industry as an actress, director, and producer.