Alyson Stoner

Alyson Rae Stoner (born August 11, 1993) is an American actor, singer, and dancer. Their film roles include the Cheaper by the Dozen films (2003–2005) and the Step Up franchise (2006–2014). On television, they have hosted Disney Channel's Mike's Super Short Show (2001–2007), played Max in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2007), voiced Isabella Garcia-Shapiro in Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015; 2025–present), and portrayed Caitlyn in Camp Rock (2008) and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010).

Stoner has performed as a background dancer for artists including Missy Elliott, Eminem, Kumbia Kings, Outkast, and Will Smith. As a voice actor, they provided the voices of Kairi and Xion in the Kingdom Hearts video game series (2008–2020) and voiced Holly Hobbie in the Holly Hobbie & Friends animated specials (2006–2008). They have also released twelve singles and two extended plays.

Early life

Stoner was born in Toledo, Ohio, the child of LuAnne Hodges (née Adams), a former executive secretary at Owens-Illinois, and Charlie Stoner. While growing up in Toledo, Stoner attended Maumee Valley Country Day School and studied ballet, tap dance, and jazz dance at the O'Connell's Dance Studio. They also modeled and trained at the Margaret O'Brien Modeling Studio. They won Best Model of the Year at the International Modeling and Talent Association Convention in New York City under O'Brien's studio in 2000.