- Source of Wealth: Film, Television, Theater
- Age: 57
- Birth Place: New York City, United States
- Height: 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Marital Status: Divorced (David Lansbury)
- Full Name: Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: June 13, 1962
- Ethnicity: Jewish, Irish
- Occupation: Actress, Author
- Education: Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School
- Children: 1 (Rebecca Lansbury)
Ally Sheedy was born on 13th June, 1962 in New York City, United States. She attended the Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in New York City. She began dancing with the American Ballet Theatre when she was only 6 years old. She wanted to make dancing her full-time career. However, Ally gave up dancing later for acting, because her preferences changed. She also wrote a children’s book at the age of 12 and it became a best-seller.
In 1981, Sheedy appeared in the television series “Hill Street Blues”. Her feature film debut was in “Bad Boys” which was released in 1983. Sean Penn was also in the movie. She enjoyed immense success during the 1980’s. Her films such as War Games, The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s fire, Short Circuit and Maid to Order became big successes. Sheedy has received several awards for her work, such as the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, Independent Spirit Award, the National Society of Film Critics’ Awards and MTV Movie Awards.
Ally was in a relationship with Richie Sambora briefly. Sheedy was admitted to the Hazelden Foundation and was treated for her sleeping pill addiction. On April 12th 1992, Sheedy married the actor David Lansbury. But in May 2008, she filed for divorce..