Alexandra Daddario facts for kids
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Alexandra Daddario
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Alexandra Anna Daddario
March 16, 1986 New York City, U.S.
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse(s) |
Andrew Form
(m. 2022) |
Children | 1 |
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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.
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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.
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
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Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 ![]() |
Debs | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
See Also
In Spanish: Alexandra Daddario para niños