Alyson Hannigan

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Name: Alyson Lee Hannigan
Born: 3.24.74 [Washington D.C.]
Raised: Atlana, GA. and Los Angeles, CA
Resides: Los Angeles, California
Maritial Status: Currently seeing Alexis Denisof who plays Wesley on Angel.
Age: 25 years old
Birthday: March 24, 1974
Education: Northside School of the Performing Arts, Atlanta, GA High school: San Fernando Valley, CA California State University, Northridge (majored in Psychology)
Eyes: Green
Hair: Reddish brown
Height: appx. 5' 6"
   
Favourites  
Favorite Actor: Steve Buscemi
Favorite Actress: Jodie Foster
Loves: Fuzzy Sweaters
Favorite Movie: Toy Story
Tatoos: Has a tattoo of tribal dolphins on her ankle, and a japanese kanji, for luck and happiness, on her back.

More about Alyson...
Alyson was born of two photographers. Often she was involved in backyard shoots, which of course she enjoyed greatly. Alyson began auditioning and landing commercials at age 4. Alyson was involved in Ad campaigns for Six Flags: Great America, Oreos and McDonalds among others. During this time, Alyson's family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. This was where the bulk of her childhood was spent, and she considers it her home state. But Alyson moved yet again to the Los Angeles California, where she currently resides. Los Angeles is where Alyson finally had her big break. She stared in "My Stepmother is an Alien" along side Dan Akroyd and Kimbasinger, playing Jessie Mills. Being a large part of this film, gave Alyson much needed exposure and recognition.

This allowed her to make appearances in an array of TV series and movies. After many guest appearances and minor TV movie roles, Alyson landed the role of Willow on "Buffy the Vampire slayer." This role has led Alyson to stardom, world wide. Alyson struggled to land the role of willows, and originally she lost the part to actress Riff Regan. Alyson was thought to be not right for the part envision by the shows creator, Joss Whedon. Riff Regan starred as Willow in the un-aired pilot of "Buffy the vampire slayer." But the network executives had issues with Riff, and they ordered the role of Willow to be recast. Alyson won the role this time around, as Alyson portrayal of Willow was born!

Buffy the Vampire slayer, now preparing for it's 5th season, is a world wide smash hit, and has a cult following. Alyson involvement with the show, has enabled her to land roles is feature films. She appeared in "American Pie" alongside Chris Klein. Alyson still has a huge future in front of her. She has adoring fans all over the globe, and her fanbase is continuing to grow!



Trivia:

Graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1992.

Was a clarinet player in junior high school.

Played soccer until she got an injury in her early teens.

Alyson's parents divorced when she was 2.

Her mother is a real estate agent in Atlanta, Georgia, and her father is a truck driver in Missouri.

The producers of "American Pie" originally wanted her to play the role of Heather, but she wanted to play the role of Michelle because she thought it was funnier.

Has a tattoo of tribal dolphins on her ankle, and a japanese kanji, for luck and happiness, on her back.

Alyson Hannigan was romantically involved with Ginger Fish,the drummer of Marilyn Manson's band.

Alyson broke up with Ginger Fish of Marilyn Manson and is currently dating fellow "Buffy/Angel" star Alexis Denisof.

May 2000: She (along with actresses Tangi Miller and Holly Marie Combs) is currently a spokesperson for breast cancer, and will appear in a new four page brochure (to be featured in Vogue, Glamour, Self, Mademoiselle, and Women's Sports and Fitness) to raise awareness about the disease.

Was voted the 91st sexiest woman in the world in FHM's(leading british mens magazine) annual 100 sexiest women in the world poll (2000)

Write to Alyson:
Alyson Hannigan

c/o Buffy the Vampire Slayer
c/o The Warner Brothers
Television Network
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522

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