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 is known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies.

She started her career with roles in teen comedy films like Big Fat Liar (2002) and She's the Man (2006). Later, she appeared in TV series such as Dirt and The Ex List.

Alexandra also played young Moira O'Hara in the first season of American Horror Story. She was also Kaylee in the third season of the show. Fans might know her as Jessie Anderson in The Walking Dead. She also played Sophie in the series This Is Us.

Besides acting, she voices many characters in the animated comedy Family Guy. Since 2019, she has been the main star, Melinda "Mel" Monroe, in the Netflix series Virgin River.

Early Life and Acting Start

Alexandra Breckenridge was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She lived in Darien, Connecticut, until she was 10 years old. Then, she and her mother moved to California.

They moved around for a year before settling in Mill Valley. Alexandra became very interested in acting, photography, and singing when she was 13. To follow her dream, she moved to Los Angeles with her mother at age 15.

Acting Career Highlights

Breckenridge in 2015

Alexandra Breckenridge has appeared in many TV shows and films. In 2000, she was a guest star in Freaks and Geeks. She also had guest roles in popular shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Voice Acting Work

Alexandra is well-known for her voice work in the animated TV series Family Guy. She has voiced many different characters on the show. The show's creator, Seth MacFarlane, really liked her voice.

She often does impressions of famous people in the series. She has also voiced characters in MacFarlane's web series Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy. She also appeared in an episode of American Dad!.

Notable TV Roles

In 2011, Alexandra had a recurring role in True Blood. She played Katerina Pelham in the fourth season. That same year, she joined American Horror Story as young Moira O'Hara. Moira was the ghost of a maid stuck in a house.

She returned to American Horror Story for two episodes in its third season, Coven. There, she played Kaylee, a young witch with fire powers.

From 2015 to 2016, Alexandra played Jessie Anderson in The Walking Dead. This was a popular show about a world after an apocalypse.

In 2017, she started a recurring role as Sophie in the NBC drama This Is Us. Sophie was a childhood friend and ex-wife of one of the main characters. She became a main cast member for the second season.

Since 2019, Alexandra has starred as Melinda "Mel" Monroe in the Netflix series Virgin River. Mel is a nurse-midwife who moves to a small town after a sad event. The show has been very popular and renewed for more seasons.

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. These tattoos are usually covered with makeup when she is filming for her acting roles.

Filmography

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Alexandra Breckenridge para niños