Sammi Hanratty (born Samantha Lynn Hanratty) is an American actress, producer, and voice actress whose career began during childhood and evolved into a successful presence in film and television.
She gained widespread recognition for portraying Chrissa Maxwell in An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong and later achieved international acclaim as teenage Misty Quigley in the hit Showtime drama Yellowjackets.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Samantha Lynn Hanratty
- Stage Name: Sammi Hanratty
- Born: September 20, 1995
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthplace: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Irish-American
- Occupation: Actress, Producer, Voice Actress
- Height: 155 cm (5 ft 1 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Brian Hanratty and Ellen Hanratty
- Siblings: Danielle Hanratty and Ash Hanratty
- Spouse: Christian DeAnda
- Children: Levi Cade DeAnda
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $3 million USD
Early Life and Education
Samantha Lynn Hanratty was born on September 20, 1995, in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. She was raised by Brian Hanratty and Ellen Hanratty, who encouraged her interest in acting from an early age.
She grew up alongside her sister, Danielle Hanratty, and her brother, Ash Hanratty. Her passion for performing emerged early, prompting her family to support her in auditions and industry opportunities in California.
Information about her formal college education is unknown, as her acting career became her primary focus when she was very young.
Career
Sammi Hanratty began her professional acting career in 2005 and quickly secured guest appearances in television productions such as Without a Trace and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
She gained early recognition after portraying Chrissa Maxwell in An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong.
Additional notable projects included The Unit, Pushing Daisies, The Greening of Whitney Brown, The Lost Medallion, Salem, The Vampire Diaries, and Shameless.
Her most significant breakthrough arrived in 2021 when she joined the cast of Yellowjackets as teenage Misty Quigley, portraying the younger version of the character played by Christina Ricci.
Critics and audiences have praised her for her complexity and emotional depth, and fan discussions frequently highlight her portrayal as one of the series’ strongest.
Beyond acting, she has participated in production ventures and charitable initiatives, including work supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Awards and Nominations
- Young Artist Award nomination – Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
- Young Artist Award nomination – The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
- Young Artist Award nomination – Television performances
- Pena de Prata Award nomination – Best Ensemble in a Drama Series (Yellowjackets)
- An Irish Person Award – Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series (Yellowjackets)
Social Media
- Instagram: @sammihanratty
- TikTok: @sammihanratty
Personal Life
Sammi Hanratty, 30, is married to Christian DeAnda. The couple became engaged before celebrating their wedding in California in November 2023. In August 2024, Sammi Hanratty announced that she was expecting her first child.
During her pregnancy, she publicly shared that her son would be born with a cleft lip and would require medical care after birth. On December 31, 2024, Sammi welcomed her first child, a son, Levi Cade DeAnda.
She is also an advocate for children’s causes and charitable organizations, standing 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) tall.
Net Worth
Sammi Hanratty’s estimated net worth is approximately $3 million USD. Her wealth stems primarily from television and film acting, production projects, endorsement opportunities, convention appearances, streaming royalties, and residual income from long-running productions.
Major contributions to her earnings have come from Yellowjackets, Shameless, The Vampire Diaries, An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong, and numerous other television and film appearances.
Filmography
- Hello Sister, Goodbye Life (2006)
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2006–2007)
- The Unit (2006–2009)
- Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
- The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
- An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009)
- The Greening of Whitney Brown (2011)
- Chosen (2014)
- Seeds of Yesterday (2015)
- The Vampire Diaries (2017)
- Shameless (2017–2018)
- Yellowjackets (2021–present)
- Brilliant Minds (2024)