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Lio Tipton
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Tipton at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival
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Analeigh Tipton
November 9, 1988 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Marymount College |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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Chaz Salembier
(m. 2022) |
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| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (177 cm) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Agency | Ford Models |
Lio Tipton (born November 9, 1988) is an American actor and fashion model. Lio was a finalist on Cycle 11 of America's Next Top Model. They are also known for their roles in films like Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) and Warm Bodies (2013). In 2021, Lio shared that they are non-binary.
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Early Life and Interests
Lio Tipton was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They started ice skating when they were only two and a half years old. When Lio was eight, their family moved to Sacramento, California. They went to school in Placerville, California.
Skating Achievements
Lio competed in four U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. They and their skating partner, Phillip Cooke, won regional championships twice. They also competed twice at the U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships. Lio stopped competitive skating at age 16. However, they continued to skate in charity ice shows. These shows helped raise money for AIDS foundations and to rebuild a rink.
Lio attended Marymount California University in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Career Highlights
Lio Tipton has had a successful career in both modeling and acting.
Modeling Career
Before joining America's Next Top Model, Lio was already working as a model. They were signed with I Model & Talent in Los Angeles. Lio also walked in Los Angeles Fashion Week for designer Kelly Nishimoto.
In 2008, Lio was the last person eliminated on Cycle 11. They were found through MySpace and asked to audition. During the show, Lio shared a past difficult experience. They had met people who pretended to be modeling agents. Lio was able to get out of the situation safely.
Lio was praised for their modeling skills on the show. They were called first twice for their great photos. One time was for a CoverGirl commercial. The show's host, Tyra Banks, called it "the best CoverGirl commercial in the history of America's Next Top Model." Lio also won a challenge by booking all three of their modeling appointments. They were eliminated in the final round after forgetting lines in a commercial.
After the show, Lio signed with Ford Models in Los Angeles. They also signed with Abrams Artists Agency for acting roles. Lio appeared in magazines like Spain's Marie Claire, Seventeen, and Vogue. They also appeared in ads for Forever 21 and Guess. In 2010, Lio modeled for Geren Ford's collection. They also walked for Skingraft and David Alexander during Los Angeles Fashion Week.
Acting Career
Lio Tipton started acting in television and films. In 2008, they appeared on The Big Bang Theory. They played a different role on the show again in 2015.
Lio played a babysitter in the movie Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011). They acted alongside Steve Carell. The New York Times newspaper called Lio "a face to watch" after this role.
They also had a role in the TV comedy Hung. In 2013, they had a supporting role in the zombie movie Warm Bodies. This film was directed by Jonathan Levine.
Lio had a small part with Scarlett Johansson in the 2014 science fiction film Lucy. Their first main role was in the movie Two Night Stand, released in 2014.
In 2014, Lio was a co-lead in the comedy series Manhattan Love Story on ABC. In 2018, they played Lauren on the show Murphy Brown.
Personal Life
In June 2021, Lio Tipton shared that they are queer and non-binary. They use they/them pronouns. Lio married entertainment executive Chaz Salembier in October 2022.
Film and Television Roles
Lio Tipton has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of them:
Films
- 2011: Crazy, Stupid, Love as Jessica Riley
- 2011: Damsels in Distress as Lily
- 2013: Warm Bodies as Nora
- 2014: Lucy as Caroline
- 2014: Two Night Stand as Megan Pagano (Main role)
- 2015: Mississippi Grind as Vanessa
- 2016: Between Us as Veronica
- 2016: Viral as Stacey Drakeford
- 2017: Golden Exits as Jess
- 2022: Vengeance as Abilene Shaw
- 2023: Riddle of Fire as Anna-Freya Hollyhock
- 2025: Love Hurts as Ashley
Television Shows
- 2008: America's Next Top Model as Themself
- 2008: The Big Bang Theory as Themself
- 2011: Hung as Sandee (8 episodes)
- 2014: Manhattan Love Story as Dana Hopkins (Main role)
- 2015: The Big Bang Theory as Vanessa Bennett
- 2018: Murphy Brown as Lauren
- 2019: Why Women Kill as Mary Vlasin (3 episodes)
- 2022: A Friend of the Family as Gail Berchtold
- 2024: The Edge of Sleep as Katie Dowd
Music Videos
- 2012: "Constant Conversations" by Passion Pit
Web Series
- 2022: In Space with Markiplier as Lady
See also
In Spanish: Lio Tipton para niños
