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Samaire Armstrong Biography

Birth Name:Samaire Rhys Armstrong

Birth Place:Tokyo, Japan

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year by Entertainment Weekly for her work on "Entourage" and "The O․C․" in 2004
  • Was declared one of the "100 Most Beautiful People in the World" by People Magazine in 2007
  • Studied at Sedona Red Rock High School in Sedona, Arizona
  • Is of Scottish and Italian descent and traveled extensively during her childhood with her mother, who designs resort spas, and father, who trains soldiers
  • In 2000, made her television debut as a guest star on the Fox teen drama "Party of Five․"
  • Made her silver screen debut with a role in the 2001 comedy "Not Another Teen Movie․"
  • Best known for her role as Nell Bedworth in "It's a Boy Girl Thing" and as Anna Stern in "The O․C․"
  • Has had recurring roles as Darvany Jennings in "Sons of Anarchy," Summer Edgecombe in "The Mentalist," and Juliet Darling in "Dirty Sexy Money․"
  • Appeared in Hanson's 2004 music video "Penny & Me․"
  • Designed a line of clothing called NARU, which has been featured in magazines like Vogue, Cosmogirl, InStyle, and Elle