Alison Sweeney

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Biography

Recent Role:
Samantha Brady Hernandez on Days of our Lives
Gender:
Female
Born:
9-19-1976
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, CA
Birth Name:
Alison Ann Sweeney
AKA:
Alison Sweeny, Alison Jane Sweeney
On January 6th, 1993, Alison Sweeney joined the cast of the Emmy Award-winning, NBC-TV series Days of Our Lives as Sami Brady -- the scheming, sassy, clever, and sometimes dangerous daughter of Dr. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall). In the U.S., Days of Our Lives is viewed by more than 5.9 million people per week and consistently ranks among the top three daytime dramas in the most important demographic to television advertisers -- Women 18-49.





Throughout her nine years on the series, Sweeney has taken Sami Brady from a rebellious teen to a





More devoted young mother. In the process, Sweeney has won The Soap Opera Digest Award four times (1996, '98, '99 and 2001) and has graced more than fifty magazine covers. Soap Opera Digest currently hails the actress as "One of the Most Beautiful Women in Daytime Television" [2001]. Soap Opera Weekly named Sweeney Breakout Performer of the Year in 1999 and praised her portrayal of Sami as the stuff of which Emmy nominations are made. She also grabbed the "America's Favorite Villain" award on the recent 29th Daytime Emmy Awards. "Young Sweeney holds her own with the best of them on Days of Our Lives, including powerhouse Deidre Hall," says Soap Opera Digest.





In addition to her role on Days of Our Lives, Sweeney has done double-duty, guest-starring on an episode of Friends. Opposite Matt LeBlanc and Jennifer Aniston, Sweeney portrayed an award-winning, diva actress and was able to reveal her comedic side. She also appeared on NBC's Rosie O'Donnell Show, Weakest Link and Fear Factor.





Born in Los Angeles, California on September 19th, Sweeney has an older and younger brother; however, she is the only daughter of their concert and studio violinist mother and their business investor father. Growing-up in a musical household, Sweeney tried following in her mother's footsteps with the violin. It wasn't long before she realized her true calling -- acting. At the age of four, Sweeney began appearing in television commercials for products such as Kodak Film. At six, she appeared on Days of Our Lives for the first time in the role of Adrienne for two days of flashback sequences. Starring roles on Simon & Simon, Webster, St. Elsewhere, Family Man, Brand New Life, I Married Dora and Tales from the Darkside followed shortly thereafter. In Dyan Cannon's feature film The End of Innocence, Sweeney played the role of Stephanie (Cannon's character as a preteen), and she also starred as Alice in the film The Price of Life.





Away from the television and film studios, Sweeney leads an active and health-conscious life Her passions are swing dancing and riding her horse Apparition (nick-named Ghost). She also attends Boot Camp several times a week to stay in great shape. An extensive traveler, Sweeney has developed an appreciation for various cultures and speaks semi-fluent Spanish. When she has the opportunity to travel, her ideal destinations are Italy, France, and anywhere she can find a ski slope. Sweeney married her childhood sweetheart, Dave, who is a California Highway Patrol Officer.





In 2004 Alison Sweeney released her book All The Days Of My Life (so far) on Kensington Books. In the book Ali talks about growing up as an actress, living in la, going to school, having issues with making friends & dating, playing Sami on days of our lives, finding love, getting married, her fans, and the rest of the things that she has been through in her life (so far!).

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    She is amazing! Awesome at everything she does! hide show

    Alison is an awesome actress. Since i started watching Days i always liked her. She is beautiful, awesome, and talented. She works very hard and everyone can see that. I've watched Days for a while now and Alison is one of the most talented stars on there. That's probably part of the reason why Sami is always such a big character and has a huge storyline. Ali can handle it and does a great job. I've met other Days stars and will be meeting more in MArch but i would love to meet Ali. I'm glad she got another gig on The Biggest Loser. I don't watch it but i'm sure she is a great host. And she was on Friends for an episode too. Awesome actress!

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    Wow, Alison Sweeney... hide show

    Alison Sweeney is fantastic. She is a great actress with so much talent. On Days of Our Lives, she seem to ba able to handle whatever emotion or thing she needs to do. I would love to see more of Alison Sweeney in movies or guest spots on tv shows. She is and always has been one of my favorite characters on Days of Our Lives, in large part due to her acting abilities. Alison Sweeney is AMAZING!

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    10 Perfect
    Alison Sweeney is an awesome actor! hide show

    Seriously. When people think of soap operas, they think of weird storylines and over-the-top acting. Days of Our Lives is definately guilty of having very unique and unusual plotlines, but Alison Sweeney definately prevails when it comes to making them believable. Alison's character, Sami Brady, has been through a lot during her time on the show. She's had to deal with rape, eating disorders and teen pregnancy. She's been known to be quite the villian, most recently blackmailing her sister's doctor into telling her that she couldn't have healthy kids with Austin. Her schemes always backfire on her, and though she may deserve what she gets, fans still love Sami. Alison has an ability to make Sami so lovable, even when she's plotting the demise of another character. Alison Sweeney rocks!

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    10 Perfect
    Can handle anything you trhow at her. hide show

    Alison Sweeny has grown up before our eyes. She has matured from a chubby teen to a curvacious beautiful goddess who can handle any facet of her role.

    No matter how evil they make her character, who underlying vulnerability comes through and Alison make us love Sami. We wanted her with Austin. We wanted her with Franco. We wanted her with Brandon. We wanted her with Lucas. We just wanted her to be happy.

    Since DOOL writers throw such mundane stories as "I can't be whole without a man" the way of characters, we have yet to see what Alison can bring to an independent character. However, with her abilities to turn on a dime, I think she could (Sami) be President with Alison in charge.

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    10 Perfect
    I've been watching Days Of Our Lives for 11 or 12 yrs. and I think Alison Sweeney is a good actress. I like the role that she plays as (Sami Brady). She (bad)in her very special way. And other times she trys so hard to be good.

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    I've been watching Days Of Our Lives for 11 or 12 yrs. and I think Alison Sweeney is a good actress. I like the role that she plays as (Sami Brady). She (bad)in her very special way. And other times she trys so hard to be good.

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