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Maitland Ward Born Ashley Maitland Welkos
February 3, 1977
Long Beach, California, U.S.Other names Maitland Baxter Occupation Actress Years active 1994–present Spouse Terry Baxter (2006–Present) Maitland Ward (born Ashley Maitland Welkos on February 3, 1977 in Long Beach, California) is most commonly known as Rachel McGuire from the hit prime time series, Boy Meets World.
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Career
She starred as Jessica Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, where she appeared from 1994 to 1996. She landed that role, which was only her second major audition, when she was 17 and still a junior in high school. Although acting has always been her lifelong passion, Maitland did not actually pursue a professional career until that time.
After graduating from high school, Maitland attended Cal State University at Long Beach, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa sorority,[citation needed] and continued to focus on her acting.
Maitland has had guest-starring roles on USA High and ABC's Home Improvement; and co-starred with Jay Thomas and Mario Lopez in the dramatic movie, Killing Mr. Griffin. She also appeared in the independent film, Dish Dogs, a romantic comedy in which she co-stars with Brian Dennehy, Matthew Lillard and Sean Astin.
Ward appeared in the 2004 comedy White Chicks.
In an interview with Olivia Wilder in August 2010, Ward expressed a desire to revisit the character of Jessica if asked to return.[1]
Personal life
The New York Times reported that she married real estate agent Terry Baxter on October 21, 2006.[2]
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Other notes 1998 A Bold Affair Eleanor 2000 Dish Dogs Molly Direct-to-Video Release 2004 White Chicks Brittany Wilson Television Year Title Role Notes 1994–1996 The Bold and the Beautiful Jessica Forrester 1997 Killing Mr. Griffin Candice Lee TV-Movie 1998 USA High Tina Episode: Buddies Home Improvement Christy Episode: The Old College Try 1998–2000 Boy Meets World Rachel Kimberly McGuire 38 episodes 2002 Boston Public Rachel Newman Episode: Chapter Forty-Three 2005 Out of Practice Staci Episode: Pilot 2007 Rules of Engagement Dani Episode: Young and the Restless Awards and nominations
- 1995: Nominated, "Outstanding Female Newcomer" - The Bold and the Beautiful
- 1995: Won, "Best Performance by a Youth Actress in a Daytime Series" - The Bold and the Beautiful
- 1996: Nominated, "Best Performance by a Youth Actress in a Daytime Series" - The Bold and the Beautiful
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Categories:- 1977 births
- Actors from California
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American soap opera actors
- American television actors
- California State University, Long Beach alumni
- Living people
- People from Long Beach, California
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