Shay Astar

TV Actress

Birthday September 29, 1981

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Santa Cruz, CA

Age 42 years old

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About

Actress, singer, and songwriter most notable for portraying the recurring character of August Leffler on 3rd Rock From the Sun. She has appeared on other popular series such as Days of Our LivesCold Case, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She also performed in feature films such as I Know Who Killed Me and All Cheerleaders Die. In 2010, she released her 1st EP followed by her 1st full-length album, Blue Music.

Before Fame

She commenced her professional acting career in 1990, appearing in a short film called The Clean Club. Only 1 year later, she made her television debut, playing the role of Amanda in an episode of Jake and the Fatman.

Trivia

She received a Best Performance in a TV Comedy - Guest Starring Young Performer nomination from the 1997 Young Artist Awards for her performance on 3rd Rock from the Sun.

Family Life

She has shared photos of her son, brother, sister, and her father on her shay.astar Instagram account. 

Associated With

Some of her 3rd Rock from the Sun castmates included John LithgowKristen Johnston, and French Stewart.