Buffy the Vampire Slayer

 

Actor/Actoress Profiles

Alyson Lee Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg)

Was born on 24th March 1974, in Washington D.C. She began her acting career at the age of 4 with commericals for McDonalds, Six Flags, and Oreos. She married fellow Buffy/Angel star Alexis Denisof in October 2003.

She had a first film role in 1988 staring in "My Stepmother Is An Alien" Her onscreen boyfriend was played by Seth Green!

She played soccer until she got an injury in her early teens. Has a tattoo of tribal dolphins on her ankle, and a japanese kanji, for luck and happiness, on her back.

The producers of "American Pie" originally wanted her to play the role of Heather, but she wanted to play the role of Michelle because she thought it was funnier. However unlike Michelle she was a clarinet player in junior high school.

Alyson has also had two songs written about her "Alyson Hannigan" by Juvenile Wreck & "This one time..." by the Malcom Effect.

Amber Benson (Tara McClay)

Amber was born on January 8th, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

As a young girl she studied singing and dancing as well as acting. Whilst in her teens she was involved in productions at the local community theatre.

Amber was recently in the "Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special (2000)" singing "Youcha-Toucha-Touch Me"

Anthony Stewart Head (Rupert 'Riper' Giles)

Born on 20th February 1954, London, UK. Most noted in the UK for the "Nescafe Coffee commericals". He also had parts in "Bergerac" (1981), "The Comic Strip Presents" (1984), "Spenser: For Hire" (1985).

A number of fans were suprised to learn that this "English Libriarian" played the part of Frankenfurter in the London production of Rocky Horror Show.

He was also in the "Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special" singing "Wise Up"/ "Janet Damnit"/ "Hot Dog"

Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase)

Born on 23rd July 1970, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. She initially hated her name due to classmate's teasing and went by Chrissy til 8th grade. She studied ballet at High School and became a San Diego Charges cheerleader in 1991.

She started doing commericals and had parts in "Baywatch" (1994) and "Boy Meets World" (1995) before being cast as 'Ashley Green' in "Malibu Shores" in 1996.

Charisma original auditioned for the title role in "Buffy", but was cast as a temporary character to be a thorn in Buffy's side.

David Patrick Boreanaz (Angel/Angelus)

Born in Buffalo, New York on 16th May 1971. David is relatively new to the world of acting. It was while out walking his dog in Hollywood that a manager spotted his brooding intense look and instantly signed him as a client. His first break through came as a guest shot on "Married With Children".

In 1996 he had a part as a Vampire's victim in "Macabre Pair of Shorts". Before playing Angel in "Buffy". He recently made his big screen debut with "Valentine" (2001) as 'Adam Carr'.

Emma Caulfield (Anya/ Anyanka)

Emma was born on the 8th April 197x, San Diego, California. She holds a degree in psychology.

In 1994 she had parts in "Burke's Law", "Saved by the Bell: The New Class", "Renegade". Before starring as 'Susan Keats' in "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1995-1996) and "General Hospital" as 'Lorraine Miller' (1996-1997). Then appearing in "Buffy" in 1998.

James Wesley Marsters (Spike, William the Bloody)

James was born the 20th August 1969, Greenville, California, USA.

Played two parts in "Northern Exposure" in 1992/3. He also had parts in "Medicine Ball" and "Moloney" before getting the part of Spike in 1997.

In a recent poll in SFX the best line in a sci-fi/ fantasy 2000 was "Quick! To the Angelmobile!" 'In The Dark: Angel' followed by anything said by Spike.

Juliet Landau (Drusilla)

Born in Los Angeles, California, 30th March 1971.

Had parts in "The Grifters" & "Pump Up the Volume" in 1990, plus a few other series before starring as Drusilla. She's recently done "Carlo's Wake" , (1999) and "Citizens of Perpetual Indulgence" (2000)

Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers)

Born in Idaho, USA, She appeared in "Hot Pursuit" (1984), and also part in "Remington Steele". She played Secretary #2 in "Legal Eagles" (1986) and Mae Thompson "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" (1989) before playing the Slayer's Mum in 1997.

Marc Blucas (Riley Finn)

Born on 11th January, 1972 in Girard, Pennsylvania. He graduated High School in 1990, played basketball throughout. His acting break came when the producers of "Eddie" (1996) needed a baby-faced kid that could play basket ball.

He then starred in "Buffy" in (1999). He also played 'The Female's Ex-Boyfriend' in "The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human" in the same year.

Michelle Trachtenberg (Dawn Summers)

Born 11th October 1985, has a nick name of Mitchie. She worked with Sarah on "All my children" and became good friends and it was Sarah who recommend Michelle for the part of Dawn.

Michelle had the last every line in Buffy. She is also a keen gardener as she feels "its very therapeutic when you're having a bad day."

Nicholas Brendon Schultz (Xander Harris)

Born in Los Angeles, California, 12th April 1971. Got into acting as a way to overcome his stuttering problem. He has an identical twin brother named Kelly who is often mistaken for him because Nicholas grows a goatee when not working, and Kelly stays clean-shaven.

Appeared in "The Young and the Restless" (1973), He also appeared in "Married... with Children" & "Dave's World" on which he also worked as production assistant.

Since starring Buffy he's also been in "Psycho Beach Party" & "Pinta" (2000)

Sarah Anne Michelle Gellar (Buffy Anne Summers)

Born on 14th April, 1977, New York, New York. Eating in a local restaurant, she was discovered by an agent when she was 4 years old. Soon after she was making her first movie, "An Invasion of Privacy" (1983).

Has a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do, Initially audtioned for the role of Cordelia in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) however, the producers were convinced that she was their Buffy and placed her in the leading role instead.

The Burger King commercial she did in 1982 was the first commercial to ever mention a competitor by name. Consequently, McDonald's sued her as well as Burger King. She also couldn't enter a McDonald's unless she was in disguise due to truth in advertising ("I only eat at Burger King" was one of her lines in the commercial.)

She has starred in numerious films and shows, most recently "Scooby-Doo" (2002). Because this the "gang" can no longer call themselves "the scooby gang"

Seth Gesshel Green (Daniel 'Oz' Osborne)

Born on 8th February, 1974, Overbrook Park, Pennsyvania. Seth decided to make acting his career at age six after appearing in a summer camp performance of "Hello, Dolly!"

Seth had a part filmed for the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer; the part was left on the cutting room floor, but a still from the scene appeared on the read or the commercial release videocassette box.

Like some of the others he has appeared in numerous TV shows and films such as "Spenser for Hire" (as well as SMG), & "Beverly Hills, 90210" & "Weird Science". He also had part in "The X Files", "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"

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Last update June 22, 2004 .