Macey Cruthird

Macey Ellen Cruthird (born November 12, 1992) is an American actress best known for her role as Hayley Shanowski in the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith.

Career Macey has trained in numerous acting and auditioning workshops in Los Angeles and her hometown of Frisco, Texas. She was cast in two pilots for Warner Brothers, "House Blend" and "The Misadventures of Fiona Plum," before landing her spot on Hope & Faith which she played for its entire three season run. She's also done numerous commercials, including Toyota, McDonald's, TJ Maxx and others, as well as print work.

She was cast in the sitcom, Deeply Irresponsible as Alison Atlin in 2007, however, the show failed to air and remained an unaired pilot. She was cast as Maddie in the Kelsey Grammer-led sitcom Hank and filmed the original pilot, however, she was replaced by Jordan Hinson for the role after they decided to age the character.

Personal life Cruthird has an older sister named Bailey, who is a singer and also guest starred in one episode of Hope & Faith. Cruthird went to St. Joseph's School in Yorkville, New York. Macey's other skills and hobbies include singing, dancing, piano, playing guitar, snow skiing and outdoor sports of all kinds, especially water sports.

In 2004, Cruthird was nominated for the Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger for Hope & Faith.

In 2006, Cruthird was nominated for the Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy) - Supporting Young Actress for Hope & Faith.

Filmography

Television Year Title Role Notes 2001 The (Mis)Adventures of Fiona Plum Unknown Unaired television pilot 2002 House Blend Courtney Harper Unsold television pilot 2003 - 2006 Hope & Faith Hayley Shanowski Main role; 56 episodesNominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) (2004)Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) (2006) 2007 Deeply Irresponsible Alyson Atlin Unaired Pilot 2009 Hank Maddie Pryor Unaired Pilot 2010 Hawthorne Cassie Maxwell Episode: "Hidden Truths" 2010 - 2011 Two and a Half Men Megan 4 episodes 2012 The Secret Life of the American Teenager Fern Episode: "Love is Love" 2013 NCIS: Los Angeles Talia Radler Episode: "Drive"

Film Year Title Role Notes 2005 Come Away Home Holly TV movie 2014 The Occupants Ruth 2018 Minutes to Midnight Heather

Award Nominations Year Result Award Category Work 2004 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger Hope & Faith 2006 Best Performance in a TV series - Supporting Young Actress (Comedy)