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JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Actor, Director, ProducerBorn August 10, 1979 (46 years)
JoAnna Leanna García Swisher (born August 10, 1979) is an American actress and businesswoman. She is best known for her roles as Sam in Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1994–96), Vicki Appleby in Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), and Cheyenne Hart-Montgomery on The WB/CW sitcom Reba (2001–07). She has also gained popularity with her acting roles in Privileged (2008–09), Better with You (2010–11), Animal Practice (2012), Once Upon a Time (2013–18), The Astronaut Wives Club (2015), and Sweet Magnolias (2020–present). She hosted The Ultimatum: Queer Love on Netflix in 2023.
In 2008, García became engaged to Trace Ayala, the personal assistant and childhood friend of Justin Timberlake who co-founded the clothing company William Rast. In August 2009, People magazine reported that García was dating baseball player Nick Swisher. They became engaged in May 2010, and married on December 11, 2010; they have 2 daughters.
In 2008, García became engaged to Trace Ayala, the personal assistant and childhood friend of Justin Timberlake who co-founded the clothing company William Rast. In August 2009, People magazine reported that García was dating baseball player Nick Swisher. They became engaged in May 2010, and married on December 11, 2010; they have 2 daughters.
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JoAnna Garcia Swisher Filmography
| 2024 | Happy's Place (TV Series) · as Kenzie |
| 2022 | Christmas with the Campbells · as Becky |
| 2021 | As Luck Would Have It · as Lindsey |
| 2020 | Sweet Magnolias (TV Series) · as Maddie Townsend |
| 2017 | Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (TV Series) · as Amy |
| 2017 | Fist Fight · as Maggie |
| 2016 | Pitch (TV Series) · as Rachel Patrick |
| 2015 | Grandfathered (TV Series) · as Sloan |
| 2015 | The Astronaut Wives Club (TV Series) · as Betty Grissom |
| 2014 | Once Upon a Time: Wicked Is Coming · as Ariel |
| 2013 | The Internship · as Megan |
| 2012 | The Mindy Project (TV Series) · as Sally Prentice |
| 2012 | Animal Practice (TV Series) · as Dorothy Crane |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Time (2011) (TV Series) · as Ariel |
| 2010 | Better With You (TV Series) · as Mia Putney |
| 2010 | Revenge of the Bridesmaids · as Parker |
| 2009 | Royal Pains (TV Series) · as Dr. Nina Greene |
| 2008 | A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride · as Roxanne |
| 2008 | Extreme Movie · as Sweetie-Pie |
| 2008 | The Penguins of Madagascar (TV Series) · as Shawna (voice) |
| 2008 | Privileged (TV Series) · as Megan Smith |
| 2008 | Welcome to the Captain (TV Series) · as Hope |
| 2007 | Gossip Girl (TV Series) · as Bree Buckley |
| 2006 | The Initiation of Sarah · as Corinne |
| 2006 | |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother (TV Series) · as Maggie |
| 2002 | What I Like About You (TV Series) · as Fiona |
| 2001 | Not Another Teen Movie · as Sandy Sue |
| 2001 | Off Centre (TV Series) · as Ramona |
| 2001 | Reba (TV Series) · as Cheyenne Hart Montgomery |
| 2001 | American Pie 2 · as Christy |
| 2001 | Going to California (TV Series) |
| 2001 | Go Fish (TV Series) |
| 2000 | Freedom (US) (TV Series) |
| 2000 | Boston Public (TV Series) · as Susan Potter |
| 2000 | Opposite Sex (TV Series) · as Cassie Schreiber |
| 1999 | Freaks and Geeks (TV Series) · as Vicki Appleby |
| 1999 | Family Law (TV Series) · as April |
| 1999 | Holy Joe · as Joyce Cass |
| 1999 | Family Guy (TV Series) · as Liddane (voice) |
| 1999 | Providence (TV Series) · as Gillian |
| 1998 | CI5: The New Professionals (TV Series) |
| 1998 | Any Day Now (TV Series) |
| 1998 | From the Earth to the Moon (TV Series) · as Julie Shepard |
| 1998 | Dawson's Creek (TV Series) · as Tracy |
| 1997 | |
| 1996 | Pacific Blue (TV Series) · as Leah Chandler |
| 1996 | Second Noah (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Pointman (TV Series) · as Darcy Lattamor |
| 1994 | Party of Five (TV Series) |
| 1993 | seaQuest DSV (TV Series) · as Iris |
| 1991 | Step by Step (TV Series) |
| 1991 | Clarissa Explains It All (TV Series) |
| 1991 | Welcome Freshmen (TV Series) · as Monica |
| 1990 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? (TV Series) · as Samantha |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Superboy (1988) (TV Series) |
| 2023 | The Ultimatum: Queer Love (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2020 | The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | Celebrity Game Face (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2020 | GMA3: What You Need to Know (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | 51st Annual CMA Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2016 | Harry (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | The Chew (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | Dish Nation (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | The 37th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2010 | Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Co-Host |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Chelsea Lately (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Entertainment Tonight Canada (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | Sweet Magnolias (TV Series) |
| 2025 | Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime · as Executive Producer |
| 2025 | Providence Falls (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2025 | Villa Amore · as Executive Producer |