Liza Weil

Birth Name:

Liza Rebecca Weil

Birth Place:

New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

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

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