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AnnaLynne McCord
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![]() McCord at the 2022 WonderCon
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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.
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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 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
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | The Middle of Nowhere | Cassandra | |
2005 | Transporter 2 | Car jacking girl | |
Natale a Miami | Susy | ||
2007 | Sirens of the Caribbean | Britt | |
2008 | Day of the Dead | Nina | |
The Haunting of Molly Hartley | Suzie Woods | ||
2009 | Fired Up! | Gwyneth | |
2010 | Amexica | Woman | Short film |
Gun | Gabriella | ||
2011 | Blood Out | Anya | |
2012 | Excision | Pauline | |
2013 | Officer Down | Zhanna Dronov | |
Scorned | Sadie | ||
2014 | Gutshot Straight | May | |
2015 | Santa's Helper | Billie | |
2016 | Trash Fire | Pearl | |
Amerigeddon | Sam | ||
2017 | 68 Kill | Liza | |
2018 | First We Take Brooklyn aka Brooklyn Guns | Esther | |
2019 | Nightmare In Paradise | Liz | |
Tone-Deaf | Blaire | ||
American Skin | Allison Randall | ||
2020 | A Soldier's Revenge | Heather | |
2021 | Feral State | Detective Ellis | |
2022 | Titanic 666 | Mia Stone | |
2023 | The Weapon | Iris | |
Condition of Return | Eve Sullivan |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | The O.C. | Girl | Episode: "The Party Favor" |
Close to Home | Sara | Episode: "Hot Grrrl" | |
2007 | American Heiress | Loren Wakefield | Main role; 65 episodes |
Cold Case | Becca Abrams (1997) | Episode: "Stand Up and Holler" | |
Ugly Betty | Petra | 2 episodes | |
CSI: Miami | Sherry Williamson | Episode: "Kill Switch" | |
Greek | Destiny/Patty | Episode: "Friday Night Frights" | |
2007–2009 | Nip/Tuck | Eden Lord | Recurring role (season 5); 12 episodes |
2008 | Head Case | Tard's date | Episode: "A Tard for All Seasons" |
2008–2013 | 90210 | Naomi Clark | Series regular; 114 episodes Nominated - Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Breakout Star Female |
2014 | Dallas | Heather | Recurring role |
Stalker | Nina Preston | Episode: "Fanatic" | |
The Christmas Parade | Hailee Anderson | Television movie | |
2015 | Not So Union | Marilyn | Episode: "We're Best Friends" |
Watch Your Back | Sarah Miller | Television movie | |
2016 | Secrets and Lies | Melanie Warner | Recurring role |
Lucifer | Delilah | Episode: "Pilot" | |
The Night Shift | Jessica Sanders | Recurring role | |
Beauty & the Beast | Diane Vaughn | Episode: "Love Is a Battlefield" | |
2018 | Let's Get Physical | Claudia | Recurring role |
2019 | Anniversary Nightmare | Liz | TV movie aka Wrongfully Accused |
2020 | Feliz NaviDAD | Sophie | TV movie |
2021 | Legends of Tomorrow | Irma Rose | Episode: "Stressed Western" |
2021–2022 | Power Book III: Raising Kanan | Toni Deep | Recurring role |
2024 | Days of Our Lives | Cat Green | Contract role; June 19, 2024–present |
Selected Music Videos
Year | Title | Artist |
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2003 | "Baby, I'm in Love" | Thalía |
2016 | "Below" | White Lung |
See also
In Spanish: AnnaLynne McCord para niños