Sara Paxton

Birth Name:

Sara Paxton

Birth Place:

Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Won a Young Artist Award in 2003 for her guest performance in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation․"
Distantly related to actor Bill Paxton
Started appearing in television commercials when she was young
Known for playing popular beauties in such projects as the film "Sydney White" and the television shows "The Beautiful Life," "Summerland" and "Will & Grace․"
Played hard-edged roles in films like "The Last House on the Left," "The Innkeepers" and "Shark Night 3D․"
Got straight A grades in school except for in gym
Provided vocals for the song "Take a Walk" featured in the series "Darcy's Wild Life․"
Was in band in junior high school and used to enjoy playing the theme music to the "Harry Potter" films
When she was in high school, she enjoyed playing video games with her friends, filming reenactments of favorite movies and doing dance routines with a group called the Pterodactyl Crew

2000Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Young Performer Age Ten or Under:Winner
2003Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress:Nominated
2003Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Guest Starring Young Actress:Winner
2004Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actress:Nominated
2005Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2005Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress:Nominated
2006Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series:Nominated
2006Young Artist Award - Best Young Ensemble Perfromance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama):Nominated
2007Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress:Nominated
2012Fright Meter Award - Best Actress:Nominated
2014CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Winner

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