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AnnaLynne McCord
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McCord at the 2022 WonderCon
Born (1987-07-16) July 16, 1987 (age 37)
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

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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

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Middle of Nowhere, TheThe 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
2006 O.C., TheThe 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
2003 "Baby, I'm in Love" Thalía
2016 "Below" White Lung

See also

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