Lucy Kate Hale was born on Karen Lucille Hale June 14, 1989 in Memphis, Tennessee. Lucy Hale is an American actress and singer. She has been credited as either Lucy Hale or Lucy Kate Hale.American Singer celebrities Actress Lucy Kate Hale born June 14, 1989. Lucy Kate Hale had guest roles on shows such as Drake & Josh, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, The O.C., and How I Met Your Mother. Lucy Kate Hale filmed an ABC pilot for the show Secrets of a Small Town; a FOX pilot called The Apostles, and CBS pilot called American Family. In Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 she portrays Effie, Lena's little sister.