Tiffany Espensen(born February 10, 1999[1][2]) is an Americanactress.She began her career as a child actress, before becoming known for her teenaged roles, such as Piper in the 2011NickelodeonseriesBucket & Skinner's Epic Adventuresand Belinda in the 2014Disney XDseriesKirby Buckets.Espensen has also appeared in theMarvel Cinematic UniversefilmSpider-Man: Homecoming(2017).
Tiffany Espensen | |
|---|---|
 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 wasadoptedby American parents, Robin and Dan Espensen.[1][3]Espensen attendedLiberty Universitymajoring in political science and religion.[4]In November 2021, she completed her master's degree in Christian ministries atGrand Canyon University.[5]
Career
editEspensen began her career as a child actress making guest appearances on television series such asHannah Montana,True Jackson, VPandZeke 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 ofAshley Argota's character.[6][7]Espensen followed this up in 2014 with a co-starring role on theDisney XDseriesKirby Buckets.[8]In 2016 she was added to the cast of the 2017 feature filmSpider-Man: Homecoming,[9]playing the role of Cindy,[10]a role she reprised in the 2018 filmAvengers: Infinity War.[11]
Personal life
editEspensen started dating country singer andBringing Up Batesstar Lawson Bates, in February 2021. In October of that year, Bates and Espensen were engaged at the Tenuta Larnianone inSiena, Italy.[12]They married on May 12, 2022, inSan 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- ^abcAnnette Williams (August 1, 2012)."Teen CERT Member Joins FEMA Youth Council".Julian Journal.Archivedfrom the original on 2018-05-08.Retrieved2018-06-23.
- ^abEspensen, 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 fromthe originalon 2021-12-25.Retrieved2021-02-11.
- ^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).Retrieved2018-06-23– viaTwitter.
- ^"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.Retrieved2022-12-05.
- ^"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.Retrieved2018-06-23– via The Futon Critic.
- ^Robert Lloyd (July 1, 2011)."TV Review: 'Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures'".Los Angeles Times.Retrieved2018-06-23.
- ^Nellie Andreeva (February 11, 2014)."Disney XD Draws Up Series Order For 'Kirby Buckets' Starring Jacob Bertrand".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved2018-06-23.
- ^Ross A. Lincoln (June 30, 2016)."'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Adds Garcelle Beauvais & Tiffany Espensen; Q'orianka Kilcher Joins 'Hostiles'".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved2018-06-23.
- ^John Boone (July 5, 2017)."'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Reveals There Is a Second Spider-Man Somewhere in New York City ".9news (KUSA).Archived fromthe originalon 2017-07-07.Retrieved2018-06-23.
- ^C.P. Hoffman (October 4, 2017)."Will AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Introduce Silk to the MCU?".Nerdist.Archived fromthe originalon 2018-06-23.Retrieved2018-06-23.
On Tuesday, IMDb.com reported that Tiffany Espensen, who played Peter's classmate and fellow Academic Decathlete Cindy inSpider-Man: Homecoming,would be reprising her role in next year'sAvengers: Infinity War.
- ^Mauch, Ally (October 28, 2021)."Bringing Up Bates Star Lawson Bates Is Engaged to Girlfriend Tiffany Espensen: 'We Are Overjoyed'".People.Retrieved2022-05-14.
- ^Despres, Tricia (May 13, 2022)."Bringing Up Bates' Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen Are Married — See the Exclusive Photos!".People.Retrieved2022-05-14.
- ^"Welcome to the world William Daniel Bates!".www.instagram.com.Retrieved2024-08-04.
- ^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.Retrieved2024-08-05.
- ^"Tiffany Espensen (visual voices guide)".Behind The Voice Actors.Retrieved2022-06-19.
