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'''Alyson Hannigan''' (born [[March 24]], [[1974]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[Actor|actress]] best known for playing [[Willow Rosenberg]] in the TV series ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]''. She has also appeared in films including, as the talented [[flautist]] Michelle Flaherty, ''[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]'' (1999), ''[[American Pie 2]]'' (2001), and ''[[American Wedding]]'' (2003). |
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== Biography == |
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Born '''Allison Lee Hannigan''' in [[Washington, D.C.]] to an [[Irish people|Irish]]-American father and a [[Jew]]ish-American mother, her first film role was in ''[[My Stepmother Is an Alien]]'' (1988). Before that she had done a little television work, mostly commercials, and she went on to do a good deal more including ''[[Almost Home]]'', ''[[Picket Fences]]'', ''[[Roseanne]]'' and ''[[Touched by an Angel]]'' before being chosen for ''Buffy'' in 1997. By the final season she was earning $250,000 an episode. |
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It was announced in [[October]] [[2003]] that she had signed a deal with [[NBC]] to appear in a comedy, expected to debut in fall 2004. Reports indicated that it was likely to be titled ''[[Americana (television)|Americana]]'', but the pilot was not part of NBC's 2004 fall lineup. |
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In early 2004, Hannigan made her [[West End of London|West End]] debut starring in a stage adaptation of ''[[When Harry Met Sally...]]'' at the [[Haymarket Theatre|Theatre Royal Haymarket]], opposite [[Luke Perry]]. |
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== Personal life == |
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She owns a home in [[Sacramento, California]] and married actor [[Alexis Denisof]] (who played [[Wesley Wyndam-Pryce]] in the ''Buffy'' franchise) on [[October 11]], [[2003]]. Previous relationships include actor [[Steven Sutphen]] and [[Marilyn Manson]] drummer [[Ginger Fish]]. |
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== Roles == |
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In 2005, Hannigan is one of several ''Buffy'' cast returning to television, others being [[David Boreanaz]], [[Nicholas Brendon]], [[Charisma Carpenter]] and [[James Marsters]]. She is a series regular on ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', and also has a recurring guest role on ''[[Veronica Mars]]''. |
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Hannigan's somewhat unstereotypical beauty and distinctive acting style have led her, for the most part, to choose somewhat quirky characters. Her best known roles in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and the ''American Pie'' series are clear examples of this. |
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== Films == |
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* ''[[Date Movie]]'' (2006) - Julia |
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* ''[[American Wedding]]'' (2003) - Michelle Flaherty |
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* ''[[Beyond the City Limits]]'' (2001) - Lexi |
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* ''[[American Pie 2]]'' (2001) - Michelle Flaherty |
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* ''[[Boys and Girls]]'' (2000) - Betty |
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* ''[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]'' (1999) - Michelle Flaherty |
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* ''[[Hayley Wagner, Star]]'' (1999) (TV) - Jenna Jakes |
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* ''[[Dead Man on Campus (film)|Dead Man on Campus]]'' (1998) - Lucy |
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* ''[[For My Daughter's Honor]]'' (1996) (TV) - Kelly |
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* ''[[A Case for Life]]'' (1996) (TV) - Iris |
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* ''[[The Stranger beside Me]]'' (1995) (TV) - Dana |
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* ''[[Switched at Birth]]'' (1991) (TV) - Gina Twigg |
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* ''[[My Stepmother Is an Alien]]'' (1988) - Jessie Mills |
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* ''[[Impure Thoughts]]'' (1985) - Patty Stubbs |
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[[Image:AHanFlute.jpg|thumb|right|Alyson Hannigan in a 1994 appearance on [[Touched by an Angel]] - ironically, she is holding a flute.]] |
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== Televison == |
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* ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'' (2005) - Lily |
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* ''[[Veronica Mars]]'' (2005) - Trina Echolls |
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* ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' (1997-2003) - Willow Rosenberg |
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* ''[[Touched by an Angel]]'' (1994) - Cassie (guest appearance) |
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* ''[[Free Spirit (TV series)|Free Spirit]]'' (1989-1990) - Jessie Harper |
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== Trivia == |
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* One of her costars on ''My Stepmother Is an Alien'' was [[Seth Green]], who would later join her in the regular cast of ''Buffy'' as her on-screen boyfriend. |
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* She is a natural brunette. |
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* She's been long rumored to have created a [[celebrity sex tape|sex tape]], but the girl in said tape is [[Celebrity_sex_tape#Fake_or_Fraudulent_sex_tapes|not her]]. The "look-a-like" in the movie is [[Luna Lane]], who doesn't have any of Hannigan's tattoos and has different facial features. |
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== External links == |
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* {{imdb name|id=0004989|name=Alyson Hannigan}} |
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* [http://www.veronicamarsweb.com/ Veronica Mars Web] |
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* [http://www.alysonhannigancorner.com/ Fan Appreciation Pages] |
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Revision as of 09:27, 30 January 2006
Alyson Hannigan (born March 24, 1974) is an American actress best known for playing Willow Rosenberg in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She has also appeared in films including, as the talented flautist Michelle Flaherty, American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001), and American Wedding (2003).
Biography
Born Allison Lee Hannigan in Washington, D.C. to an Irish-American father and a Jewish-American mother, her first film role was in My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988). Before that she had done a little television work, mostly commercials, and she went on to do a good deal more including Almost Home, Picket Fences, Roseanne and Touched by an Angel before being chosen for Buffy in 1997. By the final season she was earning $250,000 an episode.
It was announced in October 2003 that she had signed a deal with NBC to appear in a comedy, expected to debut in fall 2004. Reports indicated that it was likely to be titled Americana, but the pilot was not part of NBC's 2004 fall lineup.
In early 2004, Hannigan made her West End debut starring in a stage adaptation of When Harry Met Sally... at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, opposite Luke Perry.
Personal life
She owns a home in Sacramento, California and married actor Alexis Denisof (who played Wesley Wyndam-Pryce in the Buffy franchise) on October 11, 2003. Previous relationships include actor Steven Sutphen and Marilyn Manson drummer Ginger Fish.
Roles
In 2005, Hannigan is one of several Buffy cast returning to television, others being David Boreanaz, Nicholas Brendon, Charisma Carpenter and James Marsters. She is a series regular on How I Met Your Mother, and also has a recurring guest role on Veronica Mars.
Hannigan's somewhat unstereotypical beauty and distinctive acting style have led her, for the most part, to choose somewhat quirky characters. Her best known roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the American Pie series are clear examples of this.
Films
- Date Movie (2006) - Julia
- American Wedding (2003) - Michelle Flaherty
- Beyond the City Limits (2001) - Lexi
- American Pie 2 (2001) - Michelle Flaherty
- Boys and Girls (2000) - Betty
- American Pie (1999) - Michelle Flaherty
- Hayley Wagner, Star (1999) (TV) - Jenna Jakes
- Dead Man on Campus (1998) - Lucy
- For My Daughter's Honor (1996) (TV) - Kelly
- A Case for Life (1996) (TV) - Iris
- The Stranger beside Me (1995) (TV) - Dana
- Switched at Birth (1991) (TV) - Gina Twigg
- My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) - Jessie Mills
- Impure Thoughts (1985) - Patty Stubbs
Televison
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) - Lily
- Veronica Mars (2005) - Trina Echolls
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) - Willow Rosenberg
- Touched by an Angel (1994) - Cassie (guest appearance)
- Free Spirit (1989-1990) - Jessie Harper
Trivia
- One of her costars on My Stepmother Is an Alien was Seth Green, who would later join her in the regular cast of Buffy as her on-screen boyfriend.
- She is a natural brunette.
- She's been long rumored to have created a sex tape, but the girl in said tape is not her. The "look-a-like" in the movie is Luna Lane, who doesn't have any of Hannigan's tattoos and has different facial features.