Alison Sweeney
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
- Was recognized by the Muscular Dystrophy Association for her achievements in philanthropy
- Won four Soap Opera Digest Awards for her role in "Days of Our Lives․"
- 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․"
- Her interests include swimming, kick-boxing and gymnastics
- She is a self-proclaimed avocado enthusiast and eats the food almost daily
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