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Alison Sweeney Biography

Birth Name:Alison Ann Sweeney

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Supports various charities and foundations, including Clothes Off Our Back, Feeding America and Soles4Souls
  • Won four Soap Opera Digest Awards for her role in "Days of Our Lives․"
  • Was recognized by the Muscular Dystrophy Association for her achievements in philanthropy
  • Her acting career began at age 5 when she made her debut in a Kodak commercial
  • Best known for playing Sami Brady in "Days of Our Lives" and as the host of "The Biggest Loser․"
  • She is a self-proclaimed avocado enthusiast and eats the food almost daily
  • Her interests include swimming, kick-boxing and gymnastics

Awards

  • 1994Young Artist Award-Best Youth Actress a in a Soap Opera: nominated
  • 1996Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Villainess: winner
  • 1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Daytime Drama - Young Actress: nominated
  • 1998Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Villainess: winner
  • 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 1999Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Villainess: winner
  • 2000OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2000Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Lead Actress: nominated
  • 2001Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Lead Actress: winner
  • 2002Special Fan Award-America's Favorite Villain: winner
  • 2003OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Serial: winner
  • 2003Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2005Soap Opera Digest Award-Favorite New Couple: winner
  • 2005Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Lead Actress - Daytime Drama: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Lead Actress - Daytime Drama: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby TV Award-Actress - Daytime Drama: nominated
  • 2015Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 20201st Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite Days of Our Lives Actress: nominated
  • 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite Days of Our Lives Actress: nominated