American Reunion a Look Inside Featurette
March 22nd, 2012
Actors Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy, and Alyson Hannigan discuss reuniting in this comedy sequel.
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- Birth Date:March 24th, 1974 - Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Credits: Acting
Full Bio
With the unconventional good looks and quirky persona that shout Leading Character Actress, Alyson Hannigan made a name for herself on the WB series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As Buffy's confidant Willow Rosenberg, the actress endeared herself to a legion of fans and then won over film audiences everywhere with her scene-stealing turn as geeky flutist Michelle in the 1999 summer smash American Pie.
Born March 24, 1974, in Washington, D.C., Hannigan became a TV commercial veteran following her family's move to Atlanta. From the age of four, Hannigan appeared in a steady stream of commercials, including ones for Oreo and McDonald's. At the age of 11, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. She made her big-screen debut in the 1988 film My Stepmother Is an Alien, as Dan Aykroyd's daughter. The following year, she won a regular spot on the short-lived sitcom Free Spirit and acted in a variety of television miniseries and sitcoms (including Roseanne and Picket Fences) until 1997, when she won the part of Willow on Buffy.
The show proved to be an unexpected success among critics and viewers alike, and paved the way for Hannigan to appear opposite Tom Everett Scott in the 1998 comedy Dead Man on Campus. American Pie followed the next year, giving Hannigan wider recognition and making her an unintentional poster child for band camps everywhere. A small stint in the Jason Biggs/Freddie Prinze Jr. flop Boys and Girls (2000) did little to further her career, but thanks to a beefed-up part from writer Adam Herz, Hannigan found herself revisiting the sexually advanced but socially backward Michelle in 2001's high-profile sequel American Pie 2. Though critics were mixed on the franchise's sophomore offering, they praised Hannigan's ability to fully flesh out a character who essentially served as an elaborate punch line in the first film. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx
Born March 24, 1974, in Washington, D.C., Hannigan became a TV commercial veteran following her family's move to Atlanta. From the age of four, Hannigan appeared in a steady stream of commercials, including ones for Oreo and McDonald's. At the age of 11, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. She made her big-screen debut in the 1988 film My Stepmother Is an Alien, as Dan Aykroyd's daughter. The following year, she won a regular spot on the short-lived sitcom Free Spirit and acted in a variety of television miniseries and sitcoms (including Roseanne and Picket Fences) until 1997, when she won the part of Willow on Buffy.
The show proved to be an unexpected success among critics and viewers alike, and paved the way for Hannigan to appear opposite Tom Everett Scott in the 1998 comedy Dead Man on Campus. American Pie followed the next year, giving Hannigan wider recognition and making her an unintentional poster child for band camps everywhere. A small stint in the Jason Biggs/Freddie Prinze Jr. flop Boys and Girls (2000) did little to further her career, but thanks to a beefed-up part from writer Adam Herz, Hannigan found herself revisiting the sexually advanced but socially backward Michelle in 2001's high-profile sequel American Pie 2. Though critics were mixed on the franchise's sophomore offering, they praised Hannigan's ability to fully flesh out a character who essentially served as an elaborate punch line in the first film. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx
ACTING CREDITS
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How I Met Your Mother TV (158 episodes)-
The Magician's Code, Part One
...Lily Aldrin
May 14, 2012 -
The Magician's Code, Part Two
...Lily Aldrin
May 14, 2012 -
Good Crazy
...Lily Aldrin
Apr 30, 2012 -
Now We're Even
...Lily Aldrin
Apr 16, 2012 -
Trilogy Time
...Lily Aldrin
Apr 9, 2012 -
The Broath
...Lily Aldrin
Mar 19, 2012
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The Magician's Code, Part One
...Lily Aldrin
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American Reunion (2012) ...Michelle
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The Simpsons TV (2 episodes)-
Flaming Moe
...Melody
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Elementary School Musical
...Substitute teacher's daughter (voice)
Sep 26, 2010
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Flaming Moe
...Melody
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HEADLINES
American Reunion Photo Gallery
October 12th, 2011Get your first look at Mena Suvari, Eugene Levy, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott and other cast members in Universal Pictures' comedy sequel.American Reunion Will Be Nostalgic Says Alyson Hannigan
June 1st, 2011The actress who plays Michelle also said the sequel focuses on her marriage with Jason Biggs' Jim, and how having a child affects their relationship.American Reunion Lands April 2012 Release Date
April 25th, 2011Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hanigan and many more original American Pie cast members will reunite in theaters on April 6, 2012.American Reunion Gets Alyson Hannigan
April 11th, 2011The actress will return to play Jason Bigg's wife Michelle, as the Great Falls gang comes together for a high school reunion.How I Met Your Mother Renewed for 2 More Years
March 5th, 2011CBS plans to run the popular sitcom throughout 2013, delaying the introduction of the mysterious mother.The Simpsons Announce Season 22 Guest Stars
August 2nd, 2010Hugh Laurie, Halle Berry, Ricky Gervais, Daniel Radcliffe, Jon Hamm, Glee stars and many more will be providing guest voices this upcoming season.
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