Ali Larter
Ali Larter (born
Alison Elizabeth Larter on
February 28,
1976) is an
American actress and former fashion model.
Larter was born in
Cherry Hill,
New Jersey. She began modeling with the world-renowned
Ford modeling agency at the age of 13 and traveled the world. At 17, Larter settled temporarily in
Japan. A year later, in
1995, she accompanied her boyfriend in his move to
Los Angeles. Soon after, she began taking acting classes, at a friend's suggestion.
In
November 1996, Larter "played" the hoax model
Allegra Coleman in
Esquire Magazine. Even after the hoax had been revealed, its effects lingered, and she was wooed by various agencies. Larter landed her first professional role in
1997, in the television series "Chicago Sons"; this role was followed by a number of other appearances on several
television series, including
Dawson's Creek,
Chicago Hope and
Just Shoot Me.
In
1999, Larter began her film career with appearances in
Varsity Blues and
House on Haunted Hill. During the next few years, she appeared in a number of movies aimed at a teenage audience, including the box office successes
Legally Blonde and
Final Destination. In
2001, Larter performed in the stage play
the Vagina Monologues in
New York City.
In 2002, Larter was ranked #40 in
Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World".
Upcoming projects include roles as Niki Sanders in the
NBC TV series
Heroes (Fall 2006) and as
Claire Redfield in
Resident Evil: Extinction (2007).
Larter is a close friend of actress
Amy Smart, with whom she co-starred in the film
Varsity Blues. She has previously lived in
Miami,
Florida and currently lives in
New York City, having moved there in the spring of
2002.
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GIANT Magazine interview (March, 2006)
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LatinoReview interview (January, 2003)
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Univercity interview (January, 2003)
