Laura Ashley Samuels

Laura Ashley Samuels is an American actress. She is best known for playing Courtney on Awkward, Beth on Modern Family and Pfeiffer on Lopez.

Samuels has also appeared in films such as The Final (2010), In Time (2011), Dumbbells (2014), and Walk of Fame (2017).

Career Samuels began her acting career in 2010 with the role, Kelli in the horror film, The Final. She followed with guest appearances on American teen sitcoms, True Jackson, VP and Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2011, she starred in the action thriller film, In Time alongside Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried and Olivia Wilde, as Sagita and also guest starred in the teen drama, 90210.

In 2012, Samuels starred in three episodes of Awkward. as high school freshman, Courtney. She also starred in the comedy film, Dumbbells as Candy, and had a guest appearance in an episode of Raising Hope as Abigail.

In 2015, Samuels starred in five episodes of Modern Family as Beth, U.S. Coast Guard and ex-fiancée of Andy Bailey, played by Adam DeVine. In 2017, she had a lead role in the comedy film, Walk of Fame with Scott Eastwood and Cory Hardrict as ex-flight attendant, Nikki. She also starred in six episodes of Lopez as Olly's younger sister, Pfeiffer, and starred in an episode of Workaholics.

Samuels starred in the comedy film, 1 Night in San Diego as Brooklyn, alongside Alexandra Daddario, Jenna Ushkowitz and Eric Nelsen. The film was released on November 17, 2020. In 2025, Samuels stars in the upcoming crime comedy film, Oxy Morons as Ashley, alongside Jeremy Sumpter.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 The Final KelliMonster Heroes Tambi 2011 In Time Sagita Getting That Girl Trendy Girl 2013 The Cheating Pact Kylie Hamilton Television film April Apocalypse Jess 2014 Dumbbells Candy The Life Lessons of William Gwilliam Sarah 2016 Barrio Tales 2 Bella 2017 Walk of Fame Nikki 2018 Kill Game Courtney 2020 1 Night in San Diego Brooklyn 2025 Oxy Morons Ashley

Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 True Jackson, VP Bijou Stinkbottom Episode: "The Hunky Librarian" Wizards of Waverly Place Sara Episode: "Moving On" 2011 90210 Female staff Member Episode: "Vegas, Maybe?" 2012 Raising Hope Abigail Episode: "Mrs. Smartypants" Awkward Courtney 3 episodes 2015 Modern Family Beth 5 episodes 2017 Workaholics Party Girl Episode: "Party Gawds" Lopez Pfeiffer 6 episodes