Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore:
Birthday: September 16
Hometown: Houston, TX
Actress Bio:
Alexis Bledel is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood's brightest talents in
both film and television. She made her television debut in the WB's acclaimed
series Gilmore Girls. For her portrayal of teenager Rory Gilmore, Bledel
received the 2002 Family Friendly Forum Award for Best Actress in a Drama. She
was also nominated for Choice Actress in a Drama at the 2002, 2003 and 2004 Teen
Choice Awards.
In 2005, Bledel will appear in four feature films, including a starring role in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, an adaptation of the best-selling novel. The coming-of-age story also stars Amber Tamblyn and America Ferrera. Bledel will also be part of the ensemble cast of the Robert Rodriquez film Sin City, with Bruce Willis, Josh Hartnett, Rosario Dawson, and Brittany Murphy. Other upcoming films include Bride and Prejudice, and Indian musical version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, directed by Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), and the independent film Orphan King, for writer/director Andrew Wilder.
Bledel made her feature film debut in Tuck Everlasting, based on the acclaimed novel by Natalie Babbitt. The film also stars Ben Kingsley, William Hurt, Sissy Spacek and Jonathan Jackson.
Bledel began her acting career appearing in community theater in her hometown of Houston, Texas. She also modeled in New York during her school breaks. Before winning the role of Rory Gilmore, Alexis attended NYU Film School to study writing and directing.
Besides Gilmore Girls Alexis will appear in a new film in 2006, I'm Reed Fish, and she has appeared in the following movies and TV shows: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Sin City, The Orphan King, Bride & Prejudice, DysEnchanged, Tuck Everlasting, Rushmore, The View, Late Show with David Letterman, and The Hookup.
Character Bio:
Rory Gilmore and her mom are really close, sometimes too close. She just got
into Chilton Prep, a prestigious private school. It's just what she always
wanted...isn't it? Growing up is never easy, living in a small town doesn't
help.