Alyson Hannigan
Alyson Hannigan was born in Washington D.C. in April of 1974. Her entry into show business began not long after.The progeny of two photographers, it now seems fated that Alyson would make her career in front of the camera. While still a baby, and later in childhood, Alyson acted as a model whenever her parents could use herfor a photo shoot in their backyard studio. An early indication of her natural charisma was apparent. Alyson herself states, "I just loved being in front of the camera. I'd perk right up."
As the years passed, Alyson gradually switched the focus of her attention from modelling to acting, working steadily in commericals from her Atlanta home. Highlights of her work include national commericals for McDonald's, Six Flags Parks, and Oreo cookies.
After meeting with such success in her commerical endeavors, it was decided that a move to LA was nessessary for Alyson to continue the rapid pace of her career advancements. And so, when Alyson was 11, the family picked up and moved to California, giving Alyson the opportunity to break into film and television.
Not one to let opportunity pass her by, Alyson was eventually able to land a starring role in the Dan Aykroyd film, My Stepmother is An Alien, at the age of 14. This was her first "big break" into show business. Interestingly, in the film, the romantic interest of Alyson's character, Jessie Mills, is protrayed by Seth Green, who currently fills the same role as Oz in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Alyson's sympathetic portrayal of Jessie eventually earned her additional guest and starring roles in other film and television production. While she experiencedthe inevitable setbacks and dry periods during her career, Alyson's positive attitude saw her through the difficult times.
"Just don't let it (audition & rejection) get you down" is the advice she offers to other Hollywood hopefuls. This determination and perseverance eventually saw Alyson emerge as one of this generation's hottest talents, with her starring role as fan-favorite "Willow" in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and this year's Paramount feature Dead Man On Campus
When she's not busy with work, which isn't too often these days, Alyson enjoys bike riding, kick-boxing, surfing the web, and playing with her cats & dogs. She's also been known to find the time during her daily work schedule to call some of the fans that write to her, and chat with them on the posting board on the official BTVS web site.
Ever the professional, Alyson also takes time out of her busy schedule to attend science fiction conventions and charity events on the weekends, in order to promote her show and interact with her growing legion of adoring fans. This type of fan recognition has not gone unappreciated - there are now over 100 web sites listed in the Alyson Hannigan Fan Webring, as well as many mailing lists, fan-fiction societies, and IRC chat channels dedicated to Alyson and "Willow", her BTVS alter-ego.
So what does someone who has already achieved so much wish for herself in the future? A Jim Carrey salary? A Julia Roberts profile? No, as Alyson explains, "..you have to go for the good things...world peace, a cure for everything, and a really cool house."
The humility, innocence, and sparkling intelligence behind that response is displayed each week in Alyson's protrayal of Willow. It is no wonder, then, why fans around the world will root for Alyson, as they do for Willow, in hoping her dreams come true. Of course, not being as selfless as Alyson, they'd be sure to add, "Ten more years of BTVS", and, "Her choice of film roles during the upcoming hiatus", to her alturistic little list.
Movies/TV Series
Great Falls..................as ? (1999)
Dead Man On Campus...........as Lucy (1998)
Buffy The Vampire Slayer.....as Willow Rosenburg (1997)
The Stranger Beside Me.......as Dana (1995)
Switched At Birth............as Gina Twiggs, Age 13-16 (1991)
Free Spirit..................as Jessie Harper (1989)
My Stepmother is An Alien....as Jessie Mills (1988)
Guest Roles
Touched By An Angel..........as Cassie (1994)
Almost Home..................as Samantha (1993)
Picket Fences................(1992)
Roseanne.....................as Becky's Friend #2 (1990)
Commericals
McDonalds
Oreo Cookies
Six Flags
"I'm wearing a bra!"
"Cup size? Yeah, A minus"
"She took three D batteries out of a paper bag and ate them! She flattened them like a tootsie roll wrapper!"
"It's him! Quick! Dad! The brush!"
"Yeah, maybe next time we can even dance."
"Daddy, don't you think this is a little strange?"
"Leave? But what about my father? He loves you! For the first time in five years, he loves someone. You're gonna kill that in him! He'll never recover!"
"I had to tell you there was a fire. What was I gonna say? 'The living room is spotless, come home'?"
"Daddy, you married a person from another planet."
"She took away Dave's bark and put me on the ceiling for ten minutes!"
"You gave yourself away to save my life."
"It's the same on both our planets. Just when you get to know someone, they have to leave."
"Hey! Are you human or what?"
. Filmography taken from the Internet Movie Database