born Ashley Ward, on February 3, 1977 in Long Beach, California
Birth name :
Ashley Maitland Welkos
Height :
6' (1.83 m)
Maitland Ward Trivia
She was up for the lead in the WB show "Zoe, Duncan, Jack, and Jane" which, because it's produced by Disney & Touchstone, led to a holding contract with Disney and eventually to "Boy Meets World."
Was told to change her name when she started her acting career because "Ashley" was too commonplace.
At six feet tall, she was the tallest cast member on Boy Meets World (1993).
Member of Sigma Kappa Sorority at Cal State Long Beach.
Maitland Ward Detailed Biography
Maitland Ward (born Ashley Ward, on February 3, 1977 in Long Beach, California) is most commonly known as Rachel McGuire from the hit primetime series, Boy Meets World.
She most recently starred as Jessica Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, where she appeared for three years. She landed that role, which was only her second major audition, when she was 17 and still a junior in high school. Although acting has always been her lifelong passion, Maitland didn't actually pursue a professional career until that time.
After graduating from high school, Maitland attended Cal State University at Long Beach while continuing to focus on her acting.
Maitland has had guest-starring roles on USA High and ABC's Home Improvement; and co-starred with Jay Thomas and Mario Lopez in the dramatic movie, Killing Mr. Griffin. She also appeared in the independent film, Dish Dogs, a romantic comedy in which she co-stars with Brian Dennehy, Matthew Lillard and Sean Astin.
Most recently she appeared in the 2004 comedy White Chicks.
