Ruby Wylder Rivera Modine (born June 20, 1991) is an American actress and singer, best known for playing Sierra Morton in Shameless. She also co-starred in the 2017 slasher film Happy Death Day, as well as in its sequel as Lori Spengler. She is the lead singer of the band Ruby Modine and the Disease.
Nov 8 2016
etonline.comEarly life
Modine was born on June 20, 1991 in Los Angeles, California, to Caridad Rivera, a makeup and wardrobe stylist, and Matthew Modine, an actor.5 Her mother is Puerto Rican.6 She has a brother, Boman, who is an assistant director for films.7
Career
Modine was cast as Sierra in the seventh season of Shameless.8 On November 8, 2016, she was cast to co-star in the slasher film Happy Death Day starring Jessica Rothe and Israel Broussard. The film opened in 2017, to positive reviews.9 Modine reprised her role in the 2019 sequel, Happy Death Day 2U.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mia and the Migoo | Girl on Bridge (voice) | |
| 2012 | Somebody | Somebody | Short |
| 2016 | Super Sex | Julie | |
| 2017 | Central Park | Sessa | |
| Happy Death Day | Lori Spengler | ||
| 2019 | Happy Death Day 2U | ||
| Satanic Panic | Judi Ross | ||
| 2021 | The Survivalist | Sarah Street | |
| On Our Way | Lily | 10 | |
| 2022 | My Love Affair with Marriage | Nina (voice) | |
| Americana | Lily-Rose | Short | |
| 2023 | Fear | Serena | |
| 2025 | Silent Night, Deadly Night |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gypsi | Eden LeCroix | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2018 | Shameless | Sierra Morton | |
| 2020 | God Friended Me | Anna | 1 episode |
| 2022 | The Exodite | Lako'ma | 3 episodes |
External links
References
Greco, Patti (November 11, 2016). "Shameless Newbie Ruby Modine on Playing Lip's Latest Love Interest". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved October 14, 2017. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/amp8278342/shameless-ruby-modine-interview/ ↩
Simon, Samantha (November 20, 2016). "Q&A with Shameless Star Ruby Modine". InStyle. Retrieved July 3, 2017. http://www.instyle.com/reviews-coverage/tv-shows/shameless-star-ruby-modine-talks-sex-scenes ↩
Wilson, Staci Layne (October 6, 2017). "Exclusive - Ruby Modine Talks Happy Death Day". Dread Central. Retrieved October 21, 2017. https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/255053/exclusive-ruby-modine-talks-happy-death-day/ ↩
Ruby Modine & the Disease - EP by Ruby Modine & the Disease, October 13, 2018, retrieved April 28, 2019[dead link] https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ruby-modine-the-disease-ep/1444168313 ↩
Pena, Xochitl (June 19, 2017). "Matthew Modine talks 'Super Sex' and his daughter playing a prostitute". The Desert Sun. Retrieved October 21, 2017. http://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/movies/shortfest/2017/06/19/matthew-modine-talks-super-sex-and-his-daughter-playing-prostitute/409837001/ ↩
Murphy, Desiree (October 12, 2017). "'Shameless' Star Ruby Modine Explains Why She's Proud of Her Puerto Rican Roots, Teases Season 8 (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved October 21, 2017. http://www.etonline.com/shameless-star-ruby-modine-explains-why-shes-proud-her-puerto-rican-roots-teases-season-8-exclusive ↩
Murphy, Desiree (October 12, 2017). "'Shameless' Star Ruby Modine Explains Why She's Proud of Her Puerto Rican Roots, Teases Season 8 (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved October 21, 2017. http://www.etonline.com/shameless-star-ruby-modine-explains-why-shes-proud-her-puerto-rican-roots-teases-season-8-exclusive ↩
Petski, Denise (July 29, 2016). "'Shameless' Adds Four To Cast & Reveals The Scoop On Season 7". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2016. https://deadline.com/2016/07/shameless-recurring-season-7-details-william-h-macy-1201794691/ ↩
McNary, Dave (November 8, 2016). "Ruby Modine Joins Horror Movie 'Half to Death'". Variety. Retrieved April 20, 2017. https://variety.com/2016/film/news/ruby-modine-blumhouse-horro-movie-half-to-death-1201912627/ ↩
Complex, Valerie (March 22, 2023). "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Sophie Lane Curtis Drama 'On Our Way' Starring Micheál Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave And Jordana Brewster". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 23, 2023. https://deadline.com/2023/03/gravitas-ventures-on-our-way-starring-vanessa-redgrave-jordana-brewster-sophie-lane-curtis-1235307445/ ↩