Alyson Hannigan

Birth Name:

Alyson Lee Hannigan

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Was nominated for the 2003 Satellite Award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a drama series
Earned a psychology degree from California State University, Northridge
Married fellow "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor Alexis Denisof in 2003 who also recurs on "How I Met Your Mother"
Began appearing in national commercials at the age of four, later relocating to Hollywood at 10 years old to pursue other projects
Quote: "I love television and it's been fantastic to me and the best writing right now is on television․ I love the family aspect of these long-running shows that I've been so lucky to be a part of․"
After gaining widespread recognition as a comedic actress in the "American Pie" film franchise, she would land her second television lead role in 2005 on CBS's "How I Met Your Mother", a series that would run for nine seasons
Following several roles in low-budget productions in the late '80s, she would land her breakout role in 1997 on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" which she would portray for more than six years
Made her stage debut in 2004 with "When Harry Met Sally" at London's West End
She and her husband serve as godparents to Joss Whedon's son
As a teenager, she babysat the children of neighbor Bob Saget

1989Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Fantasy:Nominated
1990Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series:Nominated
1999Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Sidekick:Nominated
2000Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Sidekick:Nominated
2000Young Hollywood Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
2001Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress on Television:Nominated
2001OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2001TV Guide Award - Supporting Actress of the Year in a Drama Series:Nominated
2001Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Sidekick:Nominated
2002Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series:Nominated
2002Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Sidekick:Winner
2003Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series:Winner
2003SFX Award - Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Actress:Winner
2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Drama:Nominated
2003Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Sidekick:Nominated
2004Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress - Comedy:Nominated
2004Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Liplock:Nominated
2008OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Comedy:Nominated
2014People's Choice Award - Favorite TV Gal Pals:Nominated

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