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Sara Paxton
American actress, model and singer

Sara Paxton

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American actress, model and singer
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Woodland Hills
Age
36 years
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Biography

Sara Paxton (born April 25, 1988) is an American actress, model and singer. She grew up in California and began acting at an early age, appearing in many minor roles in both films and television shows, before rising to fame in 2004, after playing the title role in the series Darcy's Wild Life and Sarah Borden in Summerland. Paxton's most notable roles have been in the films Aquamarine, Return to Halloweentown (2006), Sydney White (2007), Superhero Movie (2008), The Last House on the Left (2009), The Innkeepers (2011). She has also appeared prominently in television, with a lead role in Darcy's Wild Life (2004–06). In 2016, it was announced that Paxton was cast in David Lynch's 2017 Twin Peaks series.

Early life

Sara Paxton, an only child, was born in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. Her mother Lucia (née Menchaca Zuckerman) was born to a Jewish family in Monterrey, Mexico, and raised in Ciudad Acuña. Paxton's father Steve Paxton is of English, Irish, and Scottish descent and has converted to Judaism upon marrying her mother. Both her parents are dentists. Paxton's father is distantly related to actor Bill Paxton.

During her childhood, Paxton put on shows and wanted to perform, sometimes dressing up in costume and coming to school as a particular character. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley, choosing to attend a public high school instead of accepting home-schooling. Paxton graduated from El Camino Real High School in June 2006.

Paxton has said that attending college was "very important" to her because "it is important to expand your mind." In 2006, Paxton applied to the University of Southern California's film studies program. She has noted that she would like to major in business administration with a minor in history (as she is a "history fanatic") and to start a production company. Paxton delayed plans to attend college, because every time she lined up a class schedule she was offered another movie. In a 2009 interview with TeenHollywood, Paxton indicated that she had been accepted to several schools and almost attended New York University, but she made the decision not to go and had no immediate plans of attending college.

Career

1997–2004: Early roles

Paxton at the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End premiere, May 2007

Paxton has said that singing and acting "went hand in hand" during her early years, though she initially began working as an actress, appearing in musical theater and later in television commercials at a young age. Her first film role was a small role in the 1997 Jim Carrey comedy, Liar Liar. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, she appeared in a number of television and film roles, including a role on the soap opera Passions, regular roles on the series Greetings from Tucson and Action, and a guest starring role on the Disney Channel show, Lizzie McGuire starring Hilary Duff playing an ex-president of Lizzie's school. In 2003, Paxton starred in R. L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse, a short 3-D film attraction that still plays at several theme parks across the United States. She also appeared as Lana on CSI: Miami and as Marnie Piper in Return to Halloweentown.

Paxton's first major role was in the teen film Sleepover, which opened in July 2004 to negative reviews and low box office revenue; during the same summer season, she appeared in several episodes of the series, Summerland, playing Sarah Borden, a mentally troubled teen who experimented with drugs and sex with Jesse McCartney's character. Paxton was subsequently cast in the lead role of the Discovery Kids television series, Darcy's Wild Life, playing Darcy Fields, a girl who works at a rural veterinary; the series was filmed on a farm in Toronto and aired from 2004 to 2006, often featuring Paxton's music track, "Take a Walk". Paxton received an Emmy nomination for the role in 2006.

2005–2012: Mainstream recognition

Paxton at the premiere of The Last House on the Left in 2009

In 2005, Paxton spent three months working on the Florida-themed Aquamarine, in which she played a mermaid, opposite Emma Roberts and JoJo, whom she befriended while filming. Paxton has said that she felt a sense of "female empowerment" while on set because "almost everyone" on set was female. The film opened on March 3, 2006 and grossed approximately $7.5 million in its opening weekend. Reviewers of the film compared Paxton, whose inspiration is Goldie Hawn, to actress Reese Witherspoon, saying that she has an "infectious, nutty energy." Paxton recorded a song for the film's soundtrack titled "Connected", an English version of the Mexican group RBD's song Tenerte y Quererte from their 2004 album Rebelde.

Paxton hosted The Secret Life of Water, the first episode of the series Planet H2O, which premiered in April 2006 on public television stations. In May of the same year, she made an appearance on the television series Pepper Dennis, playing a teen actress. Paxton, who sees herself as an "evolving actress," then appeared in Return to Halloweentown, replacing Kimberly J. Brown in the fourth installment in Disney Channel's Halloweentown series; she dyed her hair brown for the role. The film aired on October 20, 2006. During the summer and early fall of 2006, Paxton filmed The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker, a Lifetime Television film, in Vancouver Island. In the film, she plays Jessie, a college student who falls victim to binge drinking. Paxton has described it as "very different" from her previous roles, and has specified that she was looking for a role that would be a "challenge". The film aired in March 2007. Paxton's next film role was in Sydney White, a college-set comedy starring Amanda Bynes and Matt Long; filming began on February 12, 2007 in Orlando, Florida and the movie was released on September 21, 2007. She next starred in Superhero Movie, a parody on superhero films which began filming in September 2007 and was released on March 28, 2008. She provided backing vocals on her co-star Drake Bell's theme song for the movie Superhero! Song.

Paxton starred in the remake of The Last House on the Left, playing the lead female character, Mari. The film opened March 13, 2009. Her next film may be Gravy, a horror-comedy with Jena Malone and Winona Ryder.

2013–present: Television roles and film

Paxton starred in the CW drama series The Beautiful Life alongside Corbin Bleu, Mischa Barton and Elle Macpherson. The show premiered on September 16, 2009, but was cancelled after 2 episodes. It was later aired online on YouTube. Paxton next co-starred with Scott Eastwood in the thriller Enter Nowhere, and also played one of the lead roles in the Ti West film The Innkeepers. Paxton also starred in the 2011 movie Shark Night. She then played Mirabella on the ABC Family movie Lovestruck: The Musical in 2013.

In April 2016, it was announced that Paxton had joined the cast of David Lynch's 2017 Twin Peaks revival.

Music career

Paxton was signed to a record deal with Epic Records during the time she was cast in Aquamarine. Her debut music CD, The Ups and Downs, featuring the titled single "Here We Go Again", is due for release by Epic at some point "in the future"; as of March 2007, Paxton has not completed work on it. She has described the sound as "pop/rock. It is believed Paxton's debut album has been shelved and she has no plans to continue her music career as she has not made any announcement of any plans to further her career in the music industry."

Personal life

Paxton has credited her Jewish religion for feeling "very connected" to her family, who keep her "grounded" and are "always number one" in her life. She did not have a Bat Mitzvah because she was busy filming, though she has said that she "wanted to [have one] so bad".

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997Liar LiarChild at Party and School
1997You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Christmas PartyPattyShort film
1998Music from Another RoomYoung Karen
1998SoldierAngie
1998Tunnel VisionShaunaShort film
1999Durango KidsHillary
2001Ruby Princess Runs Away, TheThe Ruby Princess Runs AwayPrincess Sabrina
2003Haunted LighthouseAshleyShort film
2004SleepoverStaci
2006AquamarineAquamarine
2007Sydney WhiteRachel Witchburn
2008Superhero MovieJill Johnson
2009Last House on the Left, TheThe Last House on the LeftMari Collingwood
2011Innkeepers, TheThe InnkeepersClaire
2011Shark NightSara Palski
2011Enter NowhereJody
2012StaticRachel
2013Love & Air SexKara
2013Cheap ThrillsViolet
2013Liars AllKatie
2014Boys of Abu GhraibPeyton
2014All RelativeGrace
2015Happily Ever AfterSarah Ann
2016SundownLina Hunter

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Small TalkPanelist #1
1997NewsRadioSaraEpisode: "Office Feud"
1999WorkingAmanda BainesEpisode: "The Prodigy"
1999PassionsYoung Sheridan1 episode
1999ActionGeorgia Dragon2 episodes
1999–2004SpongeBob SquarePantsVarious roles (voice)14 episodes
2000Perfect GameSydneyTelevision film
2000GeppettoFeaturedTelevision film
2000Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionGirlEpisode: "The Wailing"
2001HoundedTracy RichburgTelevision film
2001Lizzie McGuireHollyEpisode: "Election"
2002CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJody BradleyEpisode: "Burden of Proof"
2002–2003Greetings from TucsonSarah Tobin5 episodes
2003CSI: MiamiLana WalkerEpisode: "Death Grip"
2004Malcolm in the MiddleAngela PozefskyEpisode: "Malcolm Dates a Family"
2004Will & GraceMelanieEpisode: "I Never Cheered for My Father"
2004SummerlandSarah Borden5 episodes
2004QuintupletsChelseaEpisode: "Date Night"
2004–2006Darcy's Wild LifeDarcy Fields33 episodes
2006Pepper DennisApril May / Chrissy TylerEpisode: "Celebrity Twin Could Hang: Film at Eleven"
2006Skater BoysKayla GordonEpisode: "Sundown"
2006Return to HalloweentownMarnie PiperTelevision film
2007Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker, TheThe Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge DrinkerJessie BrennerTelevision film
2008Wizards of Waverly PlaceMillieEpisode: "Credit Check"
2009JonasFiona SkyeEpisode: "Frantic Romantic"
2009Beautiful Life: TBL, TheThe Beautiful Life: TBLRaina Marrinelli5 episodes
2012Blue Eyed ButcherSusan WrightTelevision film
2013Lovestruck: The MusicalMirabella HuttonTelevision film
2013Guys with KidsStaceeEpisode: "Gary's Idea"
2014How to Get Away with MurderNatalia LewisEpisode: "Let's Get to Scooping"
2014Mi$MatchKatePilot
2015StalkerIsabelle/LizzyEpisode: "Salvation"
2015Code BlackSophieEpisode: "You Are the Heart"
2016HeartbeatLou PanttiereEpisode: "The Land of Normal"
2016Murder in the FirstAlicia Barnes10 episodes
2017Twin PeaksPost-production

Video game

YearTitleRole
1999KoudelkaCharlotte (voice)

Discography

Singles

YearTitle
2005"Here We Go Again"
"Kiss Me Like You Mean It"
"Temporary"
"I Miss U"
"Electrified"
"What Have You Got To Lose"
"Love Song"

Soundtrack credits

YearSongSoundtrack
2005"Take a Walk"Darcy's Wild Life
"There For You"
"Don't Wanna Be Alone" (with Jesse McCartney)Summerland
2006"Connected"Aquamarine
"Can You Feel The Love Tonight"Disneymania 4
2008"I Need a Hero"Superhero! Movie
"Superhero! Song (featuring Sara Paxton)
2012"Shark Bite Rap"Shark Night 3D
2013"Me Too (Stripped)"Lovestruck: The Musical
"Like a Virgin"
"How Can I Remember to Forget"
"Me Too (Main Mix)"
"Everlasting Love"

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryWorkResult
2000Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Young Performer Age Ten or UnderWorkingWon
2003Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young ActressGreetings from TucsonNominated
2003Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Guest Starring Young ActressCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationWon
2004Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young ActressCSI: MiamiNominated
2005Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young ActressDarcy's Wild LifeNominated
2005Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble CastSleepoverNominated
2006Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Darcy's Wild LifeNominated
2006Daytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Performer in a Children's SeriesNominated
2007Young Artist AwardsBest Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Nominated
2007Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young ActressAquamarineNominated

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