Alexandra Breckenridge facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alexandra Breckenridge
Breckenridge in 2012
Born	(1982-05-15) May 15, 1982 (age 43) Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Other names	Alex Breckenridge
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Casey Hooper ​ (m. 2015)​
Children	2
Relatives	Michael Weatherly (uncle)

Alexandra Breckenridge (born May 15, 1982) is an American actress. She started her acting career with roles in movies like Big Fat Liar (2002) and She's the Man (2006). She has also voiced many characters in the animated show Family Guy.

Alexandra has played important roles in popular TV series. She was Jessie Anderson in The Walking Dead and Sophie in This Is Us. Since 2019, she has starred as Melinda "Mel" Monroe in the Netflix series Virgin River.

Early Life and Start in Acting

Alexandra Breckenridge was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She lived there until she was 10 years old. Then, she and her mother moved to California. They settled in Mill Valley.

When she was young, Alexandra took acting classes. She also performed in local plays. This helped her get ready for her career in television and movies.

Her Acting Career

Breckenridge in 2015

Alexandra Breckenridge began her career with guest roles on many TV shows. In 2000, she appeared in Freaks and Geeks. She also had parts in shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed.

Voice Acting Work

Alexandra is well-known for her voice work in animated shows. She has voiced many different characters in Family Guy. The show's creator, Seth MacFarlane, liked her voice a lot. She often does impressions of famous people in the series. She also voiced characters in American Dad!.

Major TV Roles

Alexandra has starred in several popular TV dramas.

• American Horror Story: In 2011, she played young Moira O'Hara in the first season of American Horror Story. She also returned for the third season as Kaylee.
• The Walking Dead: From 2015 to 2016, she played Jessie Anderson in this post-apocalyptic series.
• This Is Us: She had a recurring role as Sophie, Kevin's ex-wife, starting in 2017. She was a main cast member for the second season.
• Virgin River: Since 2019, Alexandra has played the main character, Melinda "Mel" Monroe. Mel is a nurse who moves to a small town. The show has been very popular on Netflix.

Personal Life

Alexandra Breckenridge married guitarist Casey Hooper in September 2015. They have two children together. Their son was born in September 2016, and their daughter was born in December 2017. The family lives in Georgia.

Alexandra is the niece of actor Michael Weatherly. She has several tattoos, but they are usually covered with makeup when she is filming.

Awards and Achievements

Alexandra Breckenridge has been recognized for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Alexandra Breckenridge para niños