Karen Lucy Hale, credited as Lucy Hale or ""Lucy Kate Hale"", (born June 14, 1989) is an American actress and singer.
She appeared on "American Juniors" in 2003, which was her first appearance in the public spotlight. After the American Juniors band dissolved, Hale focused on acting, which had been a passion of hers for a while. She's had guest roles on shows such as Drake & Josh, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, The O.C., and How I Met Your Mother. As well she filmed an ABC pilot for the show Secrets of a Small Town in 2006, a FOX pilot called "The Apostles", and "Amercan Family" which was a pilot for CBS.