Samantha Boscarino
Samantha Boscarino | |
|---|---|
 Boscarino in 2022 | |
| Born | Samantha Joann Boscarino December 26, 1994 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Lea Boscarino (sister) |
Samantha Harper (née Boscarino; born December 26, 1994) is an American actress. She gained early attention for her role in the teen comedy film The Clique (2008), followed by her recurring role in the Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie (2010–2014), and her lead roles as Molly Garfunkel on the short-lived Nickelodeon series How to Rock (2012), and Ellie Davis in the 2016 television film The Cheerleader Murders.
Career
[edit]Her first notable role was as Alicia Rivera in the film The Clique,[1] produced by Tyra Banks, and costarring Bridgit Mendler. In 2009, she appeared in The Perfect Game as Gloria Jimenez and in Jonas as Amy. Boscarino also appeared in Parenthood as Lindsay and True Jackson, VP as Carla Gustav. Boscarino also had a nine-episode recurring role in Good Luck Charlie as Skyler, reuniting her with Mendler.[2] In mid-2010, she appeared as Lisa Cucuy in Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2011, she made an appearance on Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures as C.J.
In 2012, Boscarino was cast as Molly Garfunkel on the Nickelodeon series How to Rock.[3][4][5] The series premiered on February 4, 2012,[4] and ended on December 8, 2012. She made several appearances on Figure It Out as a panelist. In 2016, Boscarino was the lead in the Lifetime television film, The Cheerleader Murders, playing the role of Ellie.[6][7]
Personal life
[edit]In 2017, Boscarino began a relationship with her former Good Luck Charlie co-star Shane Harper. They married in 2025.[8][9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Clique | Alicia Rivera | Direct-to-video film |
| 2009 | The Perfect Game | Gloria Jimenez | |
| 2018 | God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness | Keaton | |
| 2019 | The Kitty Kat Killer | Eileen | Short |
| 2020 | We Die Alone | Chelsea | Short |
| 2022 | Diamond in The Rough | Ariana Alvarez | |
| 2026 | Yellow Lights | Sarah Caufield | Short |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jonas | Amy | Episode: "Complete Repeat" |
| 2010 | Parenthood | Lindsay | Episode: "Perchance to Dream" |
| 2010 | True Jackson, VP | Carla Gustav | Episode: "Trapped in Paris" |
| 2010–14 | Good Luck Charlie | Skyler | Recurring role; 9 episodes |
| 2010 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Lisa Cucuy | Episode: "Alex Gives Up" |
| 2011 | Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures | C.J./Cindy Johnson | Episode: "Epic Dates" |
| 2011 | Jessie | Skyler | Episode: "NYC Christmas" |
| 2012 | How to Rock | Molly Garfunkel | Main role |
| 2012 | Figure It Out | Herself | 6 episodes |
| 2014 | Zoe Gone | Amber | Television film |
| 2014 | NCIS | Mary LaFleur | Episode: "Semper Fortis" |
| 2015 | House of Lies | Avery | Episode: "Trust Me, I'm Getting Plenty of Erections" |
| 2015 | Girl Meets World | Sophie Miller | Episode: "Girl Meets First Date" |
| 2015 | Hot in Cleveland | The Bouncer | 2 episodes; uncredited |
| 2016 | The Cheerleader Murders | Ellie Davis | Television film |
| 2017 | Animal Kingdom | Bride | Episode: "Treasure" |
| 2019 | The Resident | Bella | Episode: "Belief System" |
| 2019 | Shameless | Sabrina | Episode: "Sleep Well My Prince for Tomorrow You Shall Be King" |
| 2019 | Slay | Claire | Miniseries |
| 2022 | For All Mankind | Jenna | Episode: "All In" - Season 3 |
| 2022 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Martina Rodriguez | Episode: "Breakwater" |
| 2024 | Ghosts | Marisa | Episode: "A Star Is Dead" |
| 2025–26 | Power Book IV: Force | Rae Thompson | 8 episodes |
| 2026 | The Rookie | Deputy Colleen White | Episode: "The Network" |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Only You Can Be You" | Cymphonique Miller | Molly Garfunkel | How to Rock soundtrack | [10] |
| 2012 | "Rocketship" | Shane Harper | [11] | ||
| 2016 | "Atlantis" | Bridgit Mendler | [12] |
Discography
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Year | Title | Soundtrack |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "A Little Bit" | Mr. Troop Mom |
| 2008 | "Find My Place" | The Clique |
| 2012 | "Rules For Being Popular" | How To Rock |
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Clique (2008) Cast & Crew". Moviefone. AOL Inc. 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
- ↑ Victoria Leigh Miller (February 15, 2014). "Bridgit Mendler Says Goodbye to 'Good Luck Charlie': 'I'll Really Miss the Duncans'". Yahoo TV. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
But there've been a lot of special guest stars. I loved having my other friends; Samantha Boscarino was on the show.
- ↑ Philiana Ng (May 23, 2011). "Nickelodeon Greenlights 'How to Rock' to Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- 1 2 Brian Lowry (February 2, 2012). "Review: 'How to Rock'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
The opener (part of a back-to-back episode launch) thus focuses on whether Kacey will sing with them in the big talent show against her former mates, Molly (Samantha Boscarino) and Grace (Halston Sage), with whom she loved to pose and shop.
- ↑ Kathryn Shattuck (February 4, 2012). "What's On Today". The New York Times. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
Samantha Boscarino and Halston Sage are members of the Perfs, her former friends and newest rivals.
- ↑ "The Cheerleader Murders". mylifetime.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ↑ Ed Stockly (April 8, 2016). "Saturday's TV Highlights and Weekend Talk: 'Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper' on HBO". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ↑ "Good Luck Charlie Costars Shane Harper and Samantha Boscarino Are Married". E! Online. December 2, 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ "Who Is Shane Harper's Wife? All About His Good Luck Charlie Costar Samantha Boscarino". people.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ NickelodeonTV (January 4, 2012). How to Rock: 'Only You Can Be You' Music Video. Retrieved 2026-03-24 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Shane Harper (February 1, 2012). Shane Harper - Rocketship (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2026-03-24 – via YouTube.
- ↑ BridgitMendlerVEVO (September 27, 2016). Bridgit Mendler - Atlantis feat. Kaiydo [Official Video]. Retrieved 2026-03-24 – via YouTube.
