The career of India Eisley began in 2005 with a small part in the film Headspace. Born in Los Angeles in 1993, she established a professional trajectory across both television and cinema within the United States. Her portfolio spans diverse genres, ranging from psychological thrillers and horror-infused narratives to long-running teen television dramas.
Television Breakthroughs
Eisley secured widespread recognition for her portrayal of Ashley Juergens in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, appearing in the show from 2008 until 2013. She later transitioned into leading roles for television films and series. In 2016, she starred as the title character in the Lifetime adaptation of My Sweet Audrina. By 2019, she held the primary role of Fauna Hodel in the TNT limited series I Am the Night, a project inspired by the memoir One Day She'll Darken.
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The actor has contributed to numerous feature films since her debut. In 2012, she appeared as Eve in Underworld: Awakening, cast for her physical resemblance to co-star Kate Beckinsale. Her work in action and thriller genres continued with the 2014 film Kite, co-starring Samuel L. Jackson, and the 2018 thriller Look Away, where she portrayed dual roles. Additional film credits include The Curse of Sleeping Beauty in 2015, the 2017 Netflix original film Clinical, Dead Reckoning in 2020, and the 2021 production Every Breath You Take.
Family and Personal Background
Raised in a family established in the entertainment industry, she is the daughter of actress Olivia Hussey and musician David Glen Eisley. Her paternal grandfather was actor Anthony Eisley, and her maternal grandfather was tango singer Andrés Osuna. She has two older maternal half-brothers, Alexander and Max. Her personal interests include cooking, and as of February 2025, she is in a relationship with actor Henry Thomas.
Fast facts
- Born: 1993, Los Angeles
- Nationality: United States
- Occupations: Actor, television actor, film actor
- Television debut: The Secret Life of the American Teenager
- 2019 Role: Fauna Hodel in I Am the Night
- Languages: English
- Interests: Cooking
- Relationship: Henry Thomas
Questions readers ask
What is India Eisley's most famous television role?
She is most recognized for playing Ashley Juergens on the series The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
Who are the parents of India Eisley?
She is the daughter of actress Olivia Hussey and musician David Glen Eisley.
Achievements
- Worked as actor, television actor and film actor
