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Sprague Grayden
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Grayden at 24's season 7 finale screening in 2009
Born (1980-07-21) July 21, 1980 (age 44)
Alma mater Barnard College
Occupation Actress
Years active 1989, 2001–present
Spouse(s)
Lex Cassar
(m. 2013)
Children 1

Sprague Grayden (born July 21, 1980) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. Some of her famous characters include schoolteacher Heather Lisinski in Jericho, first daughter Olivia Taylor in 24, and Kristi Rey in the Paranormal Activity 2 horror films.

About Sprague Grayden

Sprague Grayden was born in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Both of her parents were schoolteachers. Sprague is a special name; it was her mother's maiden name.

She went to Barnard College and studied American Studies. While there, she also performed in the drama department. In 2013, she married her 24 co-star, Lex Cassar. They welcomed their son in September 2014. Sprague enjoys science fiction and collects Pez dispensers.

Sprague Grayden's Acting Career

Sprague Grayden started acting in 1989. She became more active in her career from 2001 onwards.

Early Roles and TV Shows

After college, Sprague continued her acting journey. In 2006, she got a role as Heather Lisinski in the TV show Jericho. This show was about life after a big disaster. She also played Donna Winston in Sons of Anarchy, a series about a motorcycle club.

Sprague has appeared in many other TV shows. She has been a guest star on popular series like Crossing Jordan, One Tree Hill, CSI: NY, Private Practice, CSI: Miami, Criminal Minds, House M.D., and Grey's Anatomy.

Movie Roles

In 2010, Sprague Grayden joined the cast of the horror film Paranormal Activity 2. She played the character Kristi Rey. She returned for the sequel, Paranormal Activity 3, and her character was also seen in archive footage in the fourth film.

In 2019, she starred in the movie Samir. She acted alongside Ethan Rains and Michelle Lukes in this film.

Recognitions

In 2009, a newspaper called USA Today praised her. They said she was "one of TV's most interesting young actresses." This shows how much people enjoyed her performances.

Filmography Highlights

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Sprague Grayden has been in:

Movies

  • 1989: Dad as Annie Tremont (young)
  • 2001: Biohazardous as Laura Forman
  • 2006: Mini's First Time as Kayla
  • 2010: Paranormal Activity 2 as Kristi Rey
  • 2011: Paranormal Activity 3 as Kristi (adult)
  • 2019: Samir as Autumn
  • 2021: Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity as Herself (Documentary)

Television Shows

  • 2002–2003: John Doe as Karen Kawalski (Main role)
  • 2004–2005: Joan of Arcadia as Judith Montgomery (Recurring role)
  • 2004–2005: Six Feet Under as Anita Miller (Recurring role)
  • 2005: Over There as Terry Rider (Main role)
  • 2006–2008: Jericho as Heather Lisinski (Regular role)
  • 2008: Sons of Anarchy as Donna Winston (Recurring role)
  • 2009: 24 as Olivia Taylor (Recurring role)
  • 2013: Low Winter Sun as Maya Callis (Main role)
  • 2014: Following, TheThe Following as Carrie Cooke (Recurring role)
  • 2015: True Detective as Joyce
  • 2018: Just Add Magic as Jill / Caroline (Recurring role)
  • 2020: Million Little Things, AA Million Little Things as Lindsay Saville
  • 2023: Reacher as Seaver

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