AnnaLynne McCord facts for kids

Quick facts for kids AnnaLynne McCord
McCord at the 2022 WonderCon
Born	(1987-07-16) July 16, 1987 (age 37) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2002–present

AnnaLynne McCord (born July 16, 1987) is an American actress. She is known for playing strong and memorable characters on television. McCord first became well-known in 2007. She played Eden Lord on the TV show Nip/Tuck. She also played Loren Wakefield on American Heiress. In 2008, she joined the cast of 90210 as Naomi Clark. In 2024, she started acting in Days of Our Lives.

Early Life and Education

AnnaLynne McCord was born on July 16, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father, David McCord, is a Christian pastor. She grew up in Buford and Monroe, Georgia.

AnnaLynne was taught at home by her mother, Shari McCord. She finished high school when she was 15 years old. She has two sisters named Rachel and Angel.

Acting Career Highlights

After finishing school, McCord started modeling. She joined the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency in Miami.

By age 17, McCord attended a drama school in New York City. A year later, she moved to Los Angeles to try out for acting roles. She appeared in the 2005 Italian film Natale a Miami. She also acted in the 2008 horror film Day of the Dead.

Early TV Roles

McCord made guest appearances on TV shows like Close to Home and The O.C.. She played Loren Wakefield in the TV series American Heiress. She also played Eden Lord in the fifth season of the show Nip/Tuck. McCord said it was "fun to play a bad girl" in an interview.

Starring in 90210

In 2008, McCord was cast in 90210 as Naomi Clark. Her role was first planned as a smaller part. But by the end of the first season, she became a main character. Her character Naomi often tried to gain social power and find love.

Stage and Film Work

In 2011, McCord acted in the play Love, Loss, and What I Wore. This was an Off Broadway play. She performed with other famous actors like Minka Kelly.

McCord's acting in the 2012 film Excision received good reviews. In 2014, she joined the cast of the TV series Dallas. She played a character named Heather. In 2015, she starred in the film Watch Your Back. In 2018, she appeared in First We Take Brooklyn. In December 2023, it was announced that McCord would join the cast of Days of Our Lives.

Personal Life

McCord visiting the Palmachim Airbase in Israel, 2012

McCord supports the St. Bernard Project. This organization helps people rebuild after disasters. They helped victims of Hurricane Katrina.

In 2011, McCord started dating actor Dominic Purcell. They broke up in 2014 but got back together a year later. McCord was with Purcell when he had an accident on the set of Prison Break in 2016. They broke up again in 2018 but said they remained friends. In 2020, Purcell confirmed they were together again.

Filmography

Film

Television

Selected Music Videos

See also

In Spanish: AnnaLynne McCord para niños