Cricket Wampler
Christina Wampler | |
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| Born | 27 January 2001 Tipp City, Ohio, United States |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Christina "Cricket" Wampler (born January 27, 2001) is an American actress best known for playing Samantha Finkman in the comedy drama series Big Shot.
Early life
Born in Tipp City, Ohio,[1] Wampler began acting after attending performances by her brother and sister, who were also actors. One evening, over dinner with their managers, Wampler was asked if she had any interest in acting. To her family’s surprise, she said yes.[2]
Career
Wampler made her screen debut in an episode of Crash & Bernstein. Early in her career, she trained as a dancer and choreographer and volunteered at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).[3]
Wampler's biggest role so far is as Samantha Finkman in Big Shot.[4][5]
Personal life
Christine Wampler's parents nicknamed her "Cricket" as a baby, inspired by a television show featuring a character named Christine who was nicknamed Cricket.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Sub | Student | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Crash & Bernstein | Shelby | Episode: Crashy McSmartypants |
| 2014 | About a Boy | Hannah Bickleman | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Mr. Robinson | Choir student | Episode: Pilot |
| 2021–2022 | Big Shot | Samantha Finkman | 20 episodes |
References
- ^ "Tipp City, Ohio: To My Hometown With Love". fernwehtun. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Cricket Wampler shares what she learned on the set of Big Shot". youngentertainmentmag. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Cricket Wampler" (PDF). lumiere-a.akamaihf.net. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Tiana Le, Tisha Custodio and Cricket Leigh Are Ready to Take Their Shot in 'Big Shot'". blackgirlnerds. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Exclusive First Look:Cricket Wampler Teases 'Drama' as Calm Korn's Identity is Revealed in 'Big Shot' Sneak Peek". j-14.com. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Cricket Wampler on bringing Giggles to life for Big Shot on Disney+ – Exclusive Interview". courageousnerd. Retrieved 9 August 2025.