Andi Matichak

Andi Matichak, born on June 7, 1994, is widely recognized for her acting talents in the television and film industry. She first appeared in renowned TV series such as 666 Park Avenue, Orange Is the New Black, and Blue Bloods before making a significant mark in the film sector. Her debut film role came with her portrayal of Allyson Nelson in the intense horror film series Halloween, which also includes the sequels Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, Matichak enjoyed a suburban upbringing in Chicago, Illinois. During her high school years, she had the unique experience of working as a model in Greece, a stint that led to an introduction with a talent agent who urged her to follow an acting career. She took this advice to heart, taking acting classes upon her return to Chicago. In a mark of her dedicated ambition, Matichak graduated a year early from St. Francis High School and turned down a full-ride soccer scholarship to the University of South Florida, choosing instead to relocate to New York City to chase a career in modeling and acting. Her acting portfolio is dotted with a range of guest appearances in various television series, and in 2015, she grabbed a feature film role in Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, albeit uncredited. Her career-defining role came when she secured a key role in the 2018 film Halloween, wherein she impressively portrayed the character of Allyson Nelson, granddaughter of Jamie Lee Curtis' character Laurie Strode.