Quick Facts
Born:
1991-04-10
Birthplace:
Torrance, California, USA
Credits:
42 Total Roles
AJ Michalka
Acting
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Biography
Amanda Joy Michalka (born April 10, 1991) is an American actress, voice actress, singer, and musician.
She is best known as one half of the musical duo Aly & AJ (briefly 78violet), alongside her sister Aly Michalka. She has appeared in films such as The Lovely Bones (2008), Secretariat (2010), Super 8 (2011), Grace Unplugged (2013), Weepah Way for Now (2015), and Support the Girls (2018). Michalka also starred in the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs (2013–present) and its spin-off series Schooled (2019–2020). She is also known for voicing a lead role as Catra in the Netflix animated adventure series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020).
She is best known as one half of the musical duo Aly & AJ (briefly 78violet), alongside her sister Aly Michalka. She has appeared in films such as The Lovely Bones (2008), Secretariat (2010), Super 8 (2011), Grace Unplugged (2013), Weepah Way for Now (2015), and Support the Girls (2018). Michalka also starred in the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs (2013–present) and its spin-off series Schooled (2019–2020). She is also known for voicing a lead role as Catra in the Netflix animated adventure series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020).
Known For
The Good Doctor
Nelly Dunn
Super 8
Jen Kaznyk
The Lovely Bones
Clarissa
Silicon Valley
Charlotte
Steven Universe
Stevonnie (voice)
Six Feet Under
Ashley
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Catra (voice)
Secretariat
Kate Tweedy
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ray Donovan: The Movie MOVIE | Young Abby |
| 2021 | Aly & AJ: Live at The Theatre at Ace Hotel MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Joan of Arc on the Dancefloor MOVIE | AJ |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self |
| 2019 | Schooled TV | Lainey Lewis |
| 2018 | She-Ra and the Princesses of Power TV | Catra (voice) |
| 2018 | Support the Girls MOVIE | Krista |
| 2017 | The Good Doctor TV | Nelly Dunn |
| 2017 | Battle of the Network Stars TV | Self |
| 2017 | Apple of My Eye MOVIE | Kai |