Aimeé Teegarden facts for kids
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Aimeé Teegarden
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Teegarden at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con
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Aimeé Richelle Teegarden
October 10, 1989 Downey, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, model, producer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Aimeé Teegarden, born on October 10, 1989, is an American actress, model, and producer. She is well-known for playing Julie Taylor in the TV show Friday Night Lights. She also starred as Emery Whitehill in the science fiction show Star-Crossed.
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Early Life
Aimeé Teegarden grew up in Downey, California, near Los Angeles. She finished high school early, at age sixteen, by studying on her own.
Career Highlights
Aimeé Teegarden started her career as a model. She worked for popular brands like Hollister and Old Navy. She also appeared in several TV shows. These included Cold Case, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, and Disney Channel's Hannah Montana.
From 2006 to 2011, Aimeé starred in the NBC drama Friday Night Lights. She played Julie Taylor, the daughter of a high school football coach. The show was very popular and ran for five seasons.
In 2007, Aimeé was part of the Miss Teen USA 2007 pageant. She asked a question that became famous because of the contestant's answer.
Aimeé also made guest appearances in other TV shows. In 2009, she was in three episodes of The CW's 90210. She also appeared in Legend of the Seeker, CSI: Miami, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
In 2010, Aimeé was cast in the web series Aim High. This show was special because it was one of the first "social series" made for Facebook. It later moved to Crackle for its second season.
Aimeé starred in the horror film Scream 4 in 2011. She played Jenny Randall in the movie's opening scene. That same year, she played the main role of Nova Prescott in the Disney film Prom. Nova was a high school senior trying to plan her prom.
For her work on Friday Night Lights, Aimeé was named "TV Actress of the Year" in 2011. This award came from the Young Hollywood Awards. She also joined the cast of the war drama Love and Honor and the film Beneath the Darkness.
In 2014, Aimeé starred in The CW's science fiction show Star-Crossed. She played Emery Whitehill in this romantic drama. Later, in 2017, she appeared in the horror film Rings.
Personal Life
Aimeé Teegarden was a member of Job's Daughters International, a group for young women. She also supports Oceana, an organization that works to protect the world's oceans.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll | Annie Genson | |
| Call of the Wild | Tracy | ||
| For Sale by Owner | Elenore Dare | ||
| 2011 | Scream 4 | Jenny Randall | |
| Prom | Nova Prescott | ||
| Beneath the Darkness | Abby | Also associate producer | |
| 2012 | Beautiful Wave | Nicole Davenport | Direct-to-video film; also associate producer |
| Strain | N/A | Short film, also associate producer | |
| 2013 | Love and Honor | Juniper / Jane | |
| 2016 | Bakery in Brooklyn | Vivien | Also co-producer |
| 2017 | Rings | Skye Johnston | |
| A Change of Heart | Josie | ||
| 2020 | Guest House | Sarah Masters | |
| 2022 | The Road to Galena | Elle Shepard |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Cold Case | Tina Bayes (1990) | Episode: "Churchgoing People" |
| 2006 | Hannah Montana | Melissa | Episode: "You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Zit is About You" |
| 2006–2011 | Friday Night Lights | Julie Taylor | Main role |
| 2007 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | Girl #2 [Sasha] | Episode: "Boys & Girls" |
| 2009 | 90210 | Rhonda Kimble | 3 episodes |
| CSI: Miami | Brianna Faber | Episode: "Divorce Party" | |
| Legend of the Seeker | Annabelle | Episode: "Touched" | |
| 2010 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Molly Sinclair | Episode: "World's End" |
| 2011–2013 | Aim High | Amanda Miles | Web series; main role |
| 2012 | The Selection | America Singer | Unsold TV pilot (The CW) |
| Punk'd | Herself | Episode: "Kellan Lutz" | |
| 2013 | Call Me Crazy: A Five Film | Olivia | Television film; segment: "Grace" |
| 2014 | Star-Crossed | Emery Whitehill | Main role |
| 2016–2017 | The Ranch | Nikki | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Notorious | Ella Benjamin | Main role |
| 2018 | Once Upon a Christmas Miracle | Heather | Hallmark Television film |
| 2019 | Robot Chicken | Smurfette | Voice role; episode: "Spike Fraser in: Should I Happen to Back Into a Horse" |
| 2021 | A New Year's Resolution | Kelly Leone | Television film |
| The Rookie | Rita Cassie | Episode: "Amber" | |
| My Christmas Family Tree | Vanessa Hall | Television film | |
| 2022 | Heart of the Matter | Andie Hodges | Hallmark Television film |
| Autumn in the City | Piper | Hallmark Television film | |
| Christmas Class Reunion | Elle | Hallmark Television film |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role | Ref. |
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| 2008 | "Without You" | Hinder | The Girl | |
| 2009 | "Kelsey" | Metro Station | Kelsey | |
| 2011 | "Your Surrender (Prom Version)" | Neon Trees | Nova Prescott | |
| "All Better Now" | Herself | Amanda Miles | ||
| 2012 | "TV Moms" | Ladies of Rap | Courtney | |
| 2013 | "Made in the USA" | Demi Lovato | The Girl |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Refs |
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| 2007 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Friday Night Lights | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Young Hollywood Awards | TV Actress of the Year | Friday Night Lights | Won |
See Also
In Spanish: Aimee Teegarden para niños
