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Alexandra Daddario
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Daddario in 2017
Born
Alexandra Anna Daddario

(1986-03-16) March 16, 1986 (age 39)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2002–present
Spouse(s)
Andrew Form
(m. 2022)
Children 1
Relatives

Alexandra Anna Daddario (born March 16, 1986) is an American actress. She became well-known for playing Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson movies (2010–2013).

She has also starred in many other films like Hall Pass (2011), Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), San Andreas (2015), Baywatch (2017), and We Summon the Darkness (2019). In 2021, she was praised for her role in the TV show The White Lotus. She even got a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for her acting in that show. In 2023, she started playing the main character in the horror series Mayfair Witches.

Early Life and Education

Alexandra Anna Daddario was born in New York City on March 16, 1986. She is the oldest child of Christina, a lawyer, and Richard Daddario, who worked as a prosecutor. Her family has roots from Italy, Ireland, England, and the Czech Republic. She has a younger brother, Matthew Daddario, and a younger sister, Catharine. Both of her siblings are also actors. Her grandfather, Emilio Q. Daddario, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Connecticut.

Alexandra grew up in Manhattan's Upper East Side. She went to Brearley School and the Professional Children's School. Alexandra shared that she decided to become an actress when she was 11 years old. She said she always loved telling stories. She went to Marymount Manhattan College for a while but left to focus on acting full-time. She has spent many years learning a special acting method called the Meisner acting technique.

Career Highlights

Early Roles and Getting Noticed (2000s–2015)

Alexandra Daddario started her TV career at age 15. She played Laurie Lewis in the TV show All My Children. Her first big role was as Annabeth Chase in the fantasy movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010). She also had a repeating role as Kate Moreau in the TV series White Collar. In 2011, she was in the comedy movie Hall Pass and played Rachel in the TV show Parenthood.

In 2012, Alexandra appeared in the music video for Imagine Dragons' song "Radioactive". This video has been watched over a billion times on YouTube! She also appeared in an episode of the TV show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Her first main role after Percy Jackson was as Heather Miller in the horror movie Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013). In August 2013, she played Annabeth Chase again in the movie sequel Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. She then appeared in the movie Burying the Ex.

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Alexandra Daddario at the Austin Film Festival in October 2016

In 2014, Alexandra was cast in the first season of the TV series True Detective. The next year, she had a main role as Blake Gaines in the disaster movie San Andreas. She also made a short appearance in the TV show The Last Man on Earth. That same year, she was a guest star on American Horror Story: Hotel.

Becoming a Star (2016–2020)

In 2016, Alexandra had a supporting role in the romantic movie The Choice. She then starred as one of the main characters in the movie Baywatch (2017). She played Summer Quinn, a character from the original TV show. In the same year, Alexandra played Kate Jeffries in the comedy movie The Layover.

In 2018, Alexandra appeared in the music video "Wait" by Maroon 5. She also starred as Avery Martin in the romantic comedy When We First Met. Alexandra made a short appearance in the movie Rampage, but her scenes were removed from the final film. She starred as Constance Blackwood in We Have Always Lived in the Castle, a movie based on a mystery book. Alexandra also starred in the thriller movie Night Hunter. She played Jade in the first season of the TV series Why Women Kill. In 2019, Alexandra starred in and helped produce two movies: the romantic comedy Can You Keep a Secret? and the horror thriller We Summon the Darkness.

In 2020, Alexandra was the voice of Lois Lane in the animated superhero movie Superman: Man of Tomorrow. She also appeared in the movie Lost Girls & Love Hotels and Songbird.

Focus on Television (Since 2021)

In 2021, she appeared in the HBO TV series The White Lotus and the movie Die in a Gunfight. Many people praised her acting in The White Lotus. She was even nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2022 for her role.

Alexandra Daddario starred in the 2022 movie Wildflower, which is about growing up. Starting in 2023, she began starring in the AMC series Mayfair Witches. This show is based on the book series Lives of the Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice.

Personal Life

Alexandra Daddario has been in a relationship with producer Andrew Form since about 2020. They announced their engagement in December 2021 and got married in June 2022. In July 2024, Alexandra shared that she was expecting a baby. On October 31, 2024, she announced on Instagram that her first child was born.

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2005 The Squid and the Whale Pretty Girl
2006 The Hottest State Kim
2007 The Attic Ava Strauss
The Babysitters Barbara Yates
2009 Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience Girlfriend
2010 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Annabeth Chase
Bereavement Allison Miller
2011 Hall Pass Paige
2013 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Annabeth Chase
Texas Chainsaw 3D Heather Miller
2014 Burying the Ex Olivia
2015 San Andreas Blake Gaines
2016 Baked in Brooklyn Kate Winston
The Choice Monica
2017 Baywatch Summer Quinn
The House Corsica Deleted scene only
The Layover Kate Jeffries
2018 Night Hunter Rachel Chase
Rampage Scuba diver Deleted scene only
We Have Always Lived in the Castle Constance Blackwood
When We First Met Avery Martin
2019 Can You Keep a Secret? Emma Corrigan Also executive producer
Lost Transmissions Dana Lee
We Summon the Darkness Alexis Butler Also producer
2020 Lost Girls & Love Hotels Margaret Filmed in 2017
1 Night in San Diego Kelsey
Songbird May Direct-to-video film
Superman: Man of Tomorrow Lois Lane Voice role; direct-to-video film
2021 Die in a Gunfight Mary Rathcart
2022 Wildflower Joy
2024 Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Lois Lane Voice role; direct-to-video film
I Wish You All the Best Hannah
TBA A Tree Fell in the Woods Not yet released Debs Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002–2003 All My Children Laurie Lewis Recurring role; 43 episodes
2004 Law & Order Felicia Episode: "Enemy"
2005 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Susie Armstrong Episode: "In the Wee Small Hours (Part 1)"
2006 Conviction Vanessa Episode: "Pilot"
Law & Order Samantha Beresford Episode: "Release"
The Sopranos Another Woman Episode: "Johnny Cakes"
2009 Damages Lily Arsenault Episode: "I Lied, Too"
Law & Order: Criminal Intent Lisa Wellesley Episode: "Salome in Manhattan"
Life on Mars Emily "Rocket Girl" Wyatt Episode: "Let All the Children Boogie"
Nurse Jackie Young Woman Episode: "Pilot"
2009–2011 White Collar Kate Moreau Recurring role (seasons 1–2)
2011–2012 Parenthood Rachel Recurring role (season 3)
2012 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Ruby Taft Episode: "Charlie and Dee Find Love"
2014 Married Ella the Waitress Episode: "Pilot"
New Girl Michelle 2 episodes
True Detective Lisa Tragnetti 4 episodes
2015 American Horror Story: Hotel Natacha Rambova 3 episodes
The Last Man on Earth Victoria Episode: "Alive in Tucson"
2016 Robot Chicken Theresa Johnson / Lena Voice roles; episode: "Joel Hurwitz Returns"
Workaholics Donna Episode: "Save the Cat"
2019 Why Women Kill Jade / Irene Tabatchnick Main role (season 1)
2021 The Girlfriend Experience Tawny Recurring role (season 3)
The White Lotus Rachel Patton Main role (season 1)
2023–present Mayfair Witches Dr. Rowan Fielding Main role
2023 Koala Man Herself Voice role; episode: "Bin Day"

Web

Year Title Role Notes
2009–2010 Odd Jobs Cassie Stetner 3 episodes
2017 Do You Want to See a Dead Body? Herself Episode: "A Body and a Plane"
Logan Paul: Summer Saga Herself 2 episodes
2018 After Hours with Josh Horowitz Herself Episode: "Ever Wanted to Date Alexandra Daddario? This Might Change Your Mind"

Music videos

Year Title Artist(s) Role Ref.
2009 "Love Is on Its Way" Jonas Brothers Girlfriend
2012 "Radioactive" Imagine Dragons Drifter
2017 "Judy French" White Reaper N/A
2018 "Wait" Maroon 5 Ex-Girlfriend
2019 "Whenever You're Around" Bootstraps Young Woman

Video games

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Battlefield Hardline Dune Alpert Voice and motion capture
2016 Marvel Avengers Academy Janet van Dyne / The Wasp Voice

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2010 Teen Choice Award Choice Movie: Female Breakout Star Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Nominated
2013 MTV Movie Award Best Scared-as-S**t Performance Texas Chainsaw 3D Nominated
2015 Golden Schmoes Award Best T&A of the Year San Andreas Nominated
2015 Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actress: Action Nominated
2017 Golden Schmoes Award Best T&A of the Year Baywatch Won
2017 Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actress: Comedy Nominated
2022 Hollywood Critics Association TV Award Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited or Anthology Series The White Lotus Nominated
2022 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Nominated

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