Alexandra Anna Daddario, born on 16 March 1986 in New York City, is an American actress renowned for her versatile roles in both television and film. She is the eldest child of Christina, a lawyer, and Richard Daddario, a prosecutor and former head of the New York City Police Department’s counterterrorism unit. Her paternal grandfather, Emilio Q. Daddario, served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Connecticut from 1959 to 1971. Daddario has a brother, Matthew, and a sister, Catharine, both of whom are also involved in the entertainment industry.
Raised on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Daddario attended the Brearley School and the Professional Children’s School. She later enrolled at Marymount Manhattan College but left to pursue acting full-time. She has studied the Meisner acting technique for several years, honing her craft.
Daddario’s acting career began at the age of 16 when she was cast as Laurie Lewis in the soap opera All My Children, appearing from 2002 to 2003. Her breakthrough role came in 2010 when she portrayed Annabeth Chase in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, a role she reprised in the 2013 sequel, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. These performances garnered her significant attention and established her as a rising star in Hollywood.
In 2011, Daddario appeared in the comedy film Hall Pass as Paige, further showcasing her versatility. She then took on the lead role of Heather Miller in the horror film Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), demonstrating her ability to handle intense and dramatic material. Her portrayal of Lisa Tragnetti in the first season of HBO’s True Detective (2014) was particularly notable, earning her critical acclaim for her compelling performance.
Daddario continued to expand her filmography with roles in San Andreas (2015), where she played Blake Gaines alongside Dwayne Johnson, and Baywatch (2017), portraying Summer Quinn. She also starred in the romantic comedy When We First Met (2018) and the horror-thriller We Summon the Darkness (2019), further highlighting her range as an actress.
In 2021, Daddario starred as Rachel Patton in the first season of HBO’s The White Lotus, a performance that earned her critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. In 2023, she took on the lead role of Dr. Rowan Fielding in AMC’s horror series Mayfair Witches, based on Anne Rice’s “Lives of the Mayfair Witches” trilogy, continuing her foray into complex and dynamic characters.
On a personal note, Daddario began a relationship with producer Andrew Form in 2020. The couple announced their engagement on 2 December 2021 and married in June 2022. In July 2024, Daddario revealed that she was expecting their first child after previously experiencing a miscarriage. She announced the birth of their child on 31 October 2024, sharing her joy with her fans and followers.
Throughout her career, Alexandra Daddario has demonstrated a remarkable ability to embody a diverse range of characters, earning her a respected place in the entertainment industry. Her dedication to her craft and her willingness to tackle challenging roles continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
Alexandra Daddario: At a Glance
- Date of Birth: March 16, 1986
- Age: 38
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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