Tiffany Espensen (born February 10, 1999[1][2]) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress, before becoming known for her teenaged roles, such as Piper in the 2011 Nickelodeon series Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures and Belinda in the 2014 Disney XD series Kirby Buckets. Espensen has also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).
Tiffany Espensen | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Espensen in 2014 | |
| Born | February 10, 1999 |
| Alma mater | Grand Canyon University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Lawson Bates (m. 2022) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editEspensen was born on February 10, 1999,[2] in China, and was adopted by American parents, Robin and Dan Espensen.[1][3] Espensen attended Liberty University majoring in political science and religion.[4] In November 2021, she completed her master's degree in Christian ministries at Grand Canyon University.[5]
Career
editEspensen began her career as a child actress making guest appearances on television series such as Hannah Montana, True Jackson, VP and Zeke and Luther. In 2011, she landed a main role on the Nickelodeon series, Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures (2011–2013), in which she played Piper, the little sister of Ashley Argota's character.[6][7] Espensen followed this up in 2014 with a co-starring role on the Disney XD series Kirby Buckets.[8] In 2016 she was added to the cast of the 2017 feature film Spider-Man: Homecoming,[9] playing the role of Cindy,[10] a role she reprised in the 2018 film Avengers: Infinity War.[11]
Personal life
editEspensen started dating country singer and Bringing Up Bates star Lawson Bates, in February 2021. In October of that year, Bates and Espensen were engaged at the Tenuta Larnianone in Siena, Italy.[12] They married on May 12, 2022, in San Diego.[13] They welcomed their first child, a son, on July 19, 2024.[14][15]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Repo Men | Little Alva | |
| 2011 | Hop | Alex O'Hare | |
| 2014 | Earth to Echo | Charlie | |
| 2015 | R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls | Nicole | |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | Cindy | |
| 2017 | Carving a Life | Veronica | |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Cindy |
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Hannah Montana | Samantha | Episode: "Achy Jakey Heart" (Part 1) |
| 2007–2011 | Phineas and Ferb | Ginger Hirano | Recurring voice role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Samantha | Episode: "Masterpiece" |
| 2008 | NCIS | Amanda Lee | Episode: "Dagger" |
| 2009 | True Jackson, VP | Young Lulu | Episode: "Back to School" |
| 2009 | Zeke and Luther | Innocent Girl | Episode: "Soul Bucket" |
| 2009 | Lie to Me | Isabella | Episode: "Tractor Man" |
| 2010 | The Boondocks | Ming Long-Dou | Voice role; episode: "The Red Ball" |
| 2011 | House | Sophie | Episode: "Two Stories" |
| 2011–2013 | Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures | Piper | Main role |
| 2013 | Good Luck Charlie | Kelly | Episode: "Teddy's Choice" |
| 2014 | Terry the Tomboy | Wallaine Rapkin | Nickelodeon Original Movie |
| 2014–2017 | Kirby Buckets | Belinda | Main role |
| 2018 | Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever. | Chloe | Recurring role |
| 2019 | The Lion Guard | Rama / Heng Heng | Voice role; 4 episodes |
| 2019–2020 | Alexa & Katie | Jessica | Episodes: "Unconsciously Coupling", "Last Dance" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Epic Seven | Biblio, Yuna, Rin, Pearlhorizon | [16] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Annette Williams (August 1, 2012). "Teen CERT Member Joins FEMA Youth Council". Julian Journal. Archived from the original on 2018-05-08. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ^ a b Espensen, Tiffany (February 9, 2020). "I'm feelin'... 21 (Feb 10) 🙆🏻 and it feels SO GOOD! 🥰 I can honestly say I'm in such a wonderful place in my life. I feel like I'm going into 21 with a healthy mindset, laser focus, and confident trust in what God has planned❤️". Instagram. Tiffany Espensen. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
- ^ Tiffany Espensen [@TiffyEspensen] (March 21, 2012). "Today is the day my parents adopted me from China! We call it Gotcha Day! Sooooooo..... Happy Gotcha Day to me:)))" (Tweet). Retrieved 2018-06-23 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Hollywood actress finds balance with faith and career through studying at LU | WSET". December 27, 2017.
- ^ "Tiffany Espensen Bates on Instagram: "Wohoo! I'm done with my Masters 🥳 I finished my last class on November 13 and I still can't believe I completed this. My Masters is in "Christian Ministries" from Grand Canyon University"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "Surf's Up This Summer as Nickelodeon Debuts New Live-Action Series, "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures," Premiering Friday, July 1, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)" (Press release). Nickelodeon. June 7, 2011. Retrieved 2018-06-23 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Robert Lloyd (July 1, 2011). "TV Review: 'Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (February 11, 2014). "Disney XD Draws Up Series Order For 'Kirby Buckets' Starring Jacob Bertrand". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ^ Ross A. Lincoln (June 30, 2016). "'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Adds Garcelle Beauvais & Tiffany Espensen; Q'orianka Kilcher Joins 'Hostiles'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ^ John Boone (July 5, 2017). "'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Reveals There Is a Second Spider-Man Somewhere in New York City". 9news (KUSA). Archived from the original on 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ^ C.P. Hoffman (October 4, 2017). "Will AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Introduce Silk to the MCU?". Nerdist. Archived from the original on 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
On Tuesday, IMDb.com reported that Tiffany Espensen, who played Peter's classmate and fellow Academic Decathlete Cindy in Spider-Man: Homecoming, would be reprising her role in next year's Avengers: Infinity War.
- ^ Mauch, Ally (October 28, 2021). "Bringing Up Bates Star Lawson Bates Is Engaged to Girlfriend Tiffany Espensen: 'We Are Overjoyed'". People. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ Despres, Tricia (May 13, 2022). "Bringing Up Bates' Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen Are Married — See the Exclusive Photos!". People. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ "Welcome to the world William Daniel Bates!". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Becker, Emma Aerin; Sacks, Hannah (July 31, 2024). "Bringing Up Bates' Lawson and Tiffany Bates Welcome First Baby Together: 'Thank You for Coming into Our Lives'". People. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Tiffany Espensen (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
