Liza Weil Biography

Fast Facts

• Attended Columbia University for her college education
• Made her TV debut on an episode of "The Adventures of Pete & Pete․"
• Quote: "(On her "Gilmore Girls" character) "I feel like I have to be really nice to fans to compensate for my character․ I want them to spread the word that I'm really not mean․""
• Quote: "(On her "Gilmore Girls" character) "I had a mediocre academic career, so playing a good student is fun for me․ It's like sweet revenge․ I'm constantly learning stuff now that I didn't even know before․""
• Quote: "(On theater) "I feel it's the only place you can hone your skills as an actor․ You flex a whole other muscle․ You don't get to do the do-overs․""
• Recognized for her role as Paris Geller in "Gilmore Girls․"
• Originally auditioned for the role of Rory Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls" but later had the role of Paris developed by the creators to better suit her personality
• Wanted to become an archeologist as a kid after being mesmerized by the "Indiana Jones" series and actor Harrison Ford
• Was only supposed to appear in three episodes of "Gilmore Girls," but the viewers' appreciation of her character made her a series regular