Ashby Gentry
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| Born | Ashby Gentry Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.[1] |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 2023–present[2] |
| Known for | My Life with the Walter Boys (role: Alex Walter)[3] |
Ashby Gentry is an American actor known for his role as Alex Walter in the Netflix teen drama My Life with the Walter Boys. He came to prominence following the series’ debut in 2023, receiving attention for his portrayal of a reflective and emotionally complex teenager.
Before beginning his screen career, Gentry earned a nomination from National Youth Arts in Arizona for his early stage performances, marking one of his first recognitions in the performing arts.
Early life and education
Ashby Gentry was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, in a “small family.” He was named after his great-grandfather from his father’s side.[4] Gentry first became interested in acting while in high school in Phoenix, before going on to further his training at university. After high school he attended the Boston University College of Fine Arts (BU CFA), studying in the School of Theater. He graduated in 2021 with a BFA in Performance.[5][6] He spent part of his youth working in a pizzeria kitchen, where he developed fluency in Spanish, reflecting his multicultural background.[7]
Career
Gentry made his screen debut in 2018 with a role in the short film Speechless, which marked his first recorded acting credit. Alongside early independent projects, he continued to develop his craft while completing his studies at the Boston University College of Fine Arts.[8] before gaining wider attention for his role as Alex Walter in the Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, which premiered in 2023. His performance in the series, adapted from Ali Novak’s novel of the same name, brought him significant visibility among young audiences and led to his continued involvement in the show as it moved into subsequent seasons.[9]
In 2025, Brown starred in the Mooch directed by Jeff Ryan playing the role of a Joey alongside Louis Cancelmi and Molly Brown.[10]
Filmography
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Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | My Life with the Walter Boys | Alex Walter | Main role | [11] |
Film
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Speechless | Short film | |
| 2025 | Mooch | Film |
References
- ↑ "Actor Ashby Gentry". Visual Tales. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ Moore, Julia (28 August 2025). "'My Life with the Walter Boys' Ashby Gentry Talks Controversial Age Gap Between Alex and Blake in Season 2 (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ Moore, Julia (27 August 2025). "My Life with the Walter Boys: Ashby Gentry Says Alex's Season 2 'Glow-Up' Felt Like a 'Backhanded Compliment' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ↑ Xia, Yinan (2024-04-08). "Actor Ashby Gentry". VISUAL TALES. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ↑ Sanders, Savannah (2023-12-09). "Who Is Ashby Gentry? 5 Things to Know About 'My Life With the Walter Boys' Star". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ↑ "Ashby Gentry - Interview - 1883 Magazine". 1883 Magazine. 2023-12-21. Archived from the original on 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-12-02. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Civita, Alicia (2025-07-29). "Ashby Gentry Talks "Volatile" Alex in Season 2 of 'The Walter Boys' and His Mexican Roots - EXCLUSIVE". Latin Times. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ↑ Sinha, Shivangi (2023-12-07). "Ashby Gentry From My Life with the Walter Boys: Everything We Know". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ↑ "My Life with the Walter Boys' Ashby Gentry Says Alex's Season 2 'Glow-Up' Felt Like a 'Backhanded Compliment' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (2024-01-30). "Jeff Ryan, Scott Cohen, Katerina Tannenbaum Starring in Crime Comedy 'Mooch' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ "My Life With The Walter Boys Trailer: Nikki Rodriguez And Ashby Gentry Starrer My Life With The Walter Boys Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
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