Ally Sheedy’s Humble Beginnings
Ally Sheedy was born Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy on June 13, 1962, in New York City to mother Charlotte, and father, John J. Sheedy Jr. She has two siblings: a brother, Patrick Sheedy, who also works in the entertainment industry as a film producer; and her sister, Meghan Sheedy.
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Ally received her early education at the Bank Street School for Children. After that, she went on to Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School in New York City, where she graduated in 1980. Sheedy began performing in local theater performances when she was a teenager.