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Alexis Denisof
Name : Alexis Denisof
Birth Date : 25 February 1966,
Birth Place : Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Birth Name : Alexis Denisof
Height : 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Profession : Actor
Spouse: Alyson Hannigan
(11 October 2003 - present)
Bios
Alexis Denisof TV.com Bio (http://www.tv.com/alexis-denisof/person/540/biography.html)
A native of Salisbury, MD, Denisof grew up in Seattle, where he began his acting career in productions at the distinguished ACT (A Contemporary Theatre). Following high school, Denisof continued his training overseas when he was accepted at the prestigious London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts. Upon graduation, he gained his first national exposure in a George Harrison rock video, which led to his feature film debut in the British film Murder Story. His other film credits include the Sundance Film Festival hit The Misadventures of Margaret opposite Parker Posey and Brooke Shields, True Blue and First Knight.
While in London, Denisof enjoyed an equally prolific stage career, appearing as a member of the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company in Hamlet, opposite Ian McKellan.
Denisof is a veteran of several television projects including HBO's Hostile Waters and the television miniseries Noah's Ark, opposite Jon Voight and Mary Steenburgen.
In 1997, Alexis was cast as the bumbling, arrogant replacement Watcher for Buffy Summers on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The character was supposed to be in only a few episodes, but Alexis was such a fan favorite that Wesley was brought back on the spin-off series Angel. Alexis became a series regular midway through the first season (1999) and remained through the final episode in 2004.
While working on the two series, Alexis met Alyson Hannigan, who played the character of Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The two became friends quickly, and when everyone assumed that they were dating they decided to take the plunge. They were engaged after a year and were married on October 11, 2003.
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Alexis Denisof Bio (http://www.buffy-vs-angel.com/alex_bio.shtml)
Alexis Denisof brings his charm and wit to the role of Wesley Wyndam-Price, a "Watcher" from England who was removed from duty and has since joined Angel as a demon hunter. A native of Salisbury, Md., Denisof grew up in Seattle, where he began his acting career in productions at the distinguished ACT (A Contemporary Theatre). Following high school, Denisof continued his training overseas when he was accepted at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. While in London, Denisof enjoyed a prolific stage career, appearing as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Hamlet opposite Ian McKellan.
Upon graduation, Denisof gained his first national exposure in a George Harrison rock video, which led to his feature film debut in the British film Murder Story. His other film credits include the Sundance Film Festival hit The Misadventures of Margaret opposite Parker Posey and Brooke Shields, True Blue and First Knight
Denisof is a veteran of several television projects including HBO's Hostile Waters and the television miniseries Noah's Ark opposite Jon Voight and Mary Steenburgen.
Wesley became a character unrecognisable when compared to the first time he burst onto the scene in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The rigid watcher, brought in to aid Buffy, was, a first, a clueless and insecure wimp. Having left Sunnydale to pursue a career in rogue demon hunting, he soon came across Angel and Cordelia in LA, a place where he was to stay and call home.
Wesley is a favourite among fans and it’s easy to see why. His character went through a massive transformation throughout the five seasons. In the most disturbing plot twist, Wesley kidnapped Angel’s son, Connor and upon discovery, he was alienated from the group in which time, he grew darker and darker. Circumstances brought the group back together and Wesley soon earned Angel’s trust once again, and he became the vampire’s right-hand man. Not only good with research, Wesley was savvy with strategy, too, but his most powerful attribute was the ability to understand, trust and respect Angel. The feeling was mutual the pair fought side-by-side for the greater good.
Despite Wesley’s tragic love life, actor Alexis Denisof married his Buffy co-star Alyson Hannigan in 2003. For the fans, their love is a Jossverse fairytale. The pair currently reside in Los Angeles, California.
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Link to Bio from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Denisof)
Alexis Denisof Trivia from IMDB.com (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0219206/bio)
Trivia
* Was born in Maryland, raised in Seattle, and spent 3 years studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
* Married to Alyson Hannigan of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) on October 11, 2003 in California.
* Attended the exclusive St. Paul's boarding school in New Hampshire.
* His first film appearance was in the music video for George Harrison's "Got My Mind Set on You." Alexis said he only took the role in order to meet the former Beatle.
* Lived in London for 13 years before moving back to the United States.
* When he returned to America, he was too broke to afford his own place and he couldn't find any work. Luckily, Mary Steenburgen, whom he had met and befriended while making Noah's Ark (1999) (TV) took him in, and he lived with Mary and her husband, Ted Danson, for a year. "Ted and Mary are my saviors," he has said. "I definitely wouldn't have made it without their psychological and emotional support."
* His relationship with Alyson Hannigan was beset with many false starts at first. She asked him out when they first met on the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) set, but he declined, citing a personal rule against dating coworkers. By the time he left the show, she was already dating someone else, but Alexis and Aly became friends regardless, eventually becoming so close that other people assumed they were dating. They finally decided to take the plunge and enter into a genuine romantic relationship, but not without fears that, if it didn't work out, they might wreck their friendship. Suffice to say, the relationship seems to be working very well.
* The series finale of _"Angel" (1999/I)_ was his own 100th episode on the show.
* He attended a boarding school in New Hampshire at the age of 13.
* Named #3 of the Top Ten Sexiest Men of the Buffy / Angel universe in a fan poll by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer fanzine (2004).
* He and wife Alyson Hannigan are godparents to Joss Whedon's son Arden.
* His mother has a PhD and teaches Drama in Seattle.
* Was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy just before filming of the final season on Angel commenced. During the first episode, director Joss Whedon was careful to keep most of Alexis's shots on his right profile, as the left side of his face was fairly immobile at the time.
Personal Quotes
- [on having Alyson Hannigan cross over from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) to play a role on _"Angel" (1999/I)_ in the episode "Orpheus":] "It's a blast. I feel like it's a play day. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm at work. My girl is here! We're not getting to see much of each other. She has three jobs on her plate -- she's doing the next "American Pie" movie, she's doing "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) and today on _"Angel" (1999/I)_. She's a busy woman, so it's a double delight. I keep looking at her, and inside I keep giggling, and I keep thinking to myself, 'I have to remember I'm in a scene. I can't just smile at my fiancée.' But really all I want to do is run over and give her a hug."
- "My family emigrated during the revolution. My grandfather was from outside of Moscow, and my grandmother, although some of her family were French, was from Odessa. They met as immigrants in New York in the early '20s. My mother's family came over from Ireland generations ago. That's where the silly name is from. But it's not made up! You couldn't think that one up. Mom says my father was torn between naming me Archibald and Reginald, and so I'm delighted he settled on naming me after my grandfather."
[B]Links
The complete credits of Alexis Denisof from IMDB.com (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0219206/)
YouTube - Alexis Denisof QA in Oakland (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbFmTuKWdPw)
YouTube - Wes - Handsome Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl3vKcCS7K4)
Alexis Denisof
Name : Alexis Denisof
Birth Date : 25 February 1966,
Birth Place : Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Birth Name : Alexis Denisof
Height : 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Profession : Actor
Spouse: Alyson Hannigan
(11 October 2003 - present)
Bios
Alexis Denisof TV.com Bio (http://www.tv.com/alexis-denisof/person/540/biography.html)
A native of Salisbury, MD, Denisof grew up in Seattle, where he began his acting career in productions at the distinguished ACT (A Contemporary Theatre). Following high school, Denisof continued his training overseas when he was accepted at the prestigious London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts. Upon graduation, he gained his first national exposure in a George Harrison rock video, which led to his feature film debut in the British film Murder Story. His other film credits include the Sundance Film Festival hit The Misadventures of Margaret opposite Parker Posey and Brooke Shields, True Blue and First Knight.
While in London, Denisof enjoyed an equally prolific stage career, appearing as a member of the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company in Hamlet, opposite Ian McKellan.
Denisof is a veteran of several television projects including HBO's Hostile Waters and the television miniseries Noah's Ark, opposite Jon Voight and Mary Steenburgen.
In 1997, Alexis was cast as the bumbling, arrogant replacement Watcher for Buffy Summers on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The character was supposed to be in only a few episodes, but Alexis was such a fan favorite that Wesley was brought back on the spin-off series Angel. Alexis became a series regular midway through the first season (1999) and remained through the final episode in 2004.
While working on the two series, Alexis met Alyson Hannigan, who played the character of Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The two became friends quickly, and when everyone assumed that they were dating they decided to take the plunge. They were engaged after a year and were married on October 11, 2003.
----------
Alexis Denisof Bio (http://www.buffy-vs-angel.com/alex_bio.shtml)
Alexis Denisof brings his charm and wit to the role of Wesley Wyndam-Price, a "Watcher" from England who was removed from duty and has since joined Angel as a demon hunter. A native of Salisbury, Md., Denisof grew up in Seattle, where he began his acting career in productions at the distinguished ACT (A Contemporary Theatre). Following high school, Denisof continued his training overseas when he was accepted at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. While in London, Denisof enjoyed a prolific stage career, appearing as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Hamlet opposite Ian McKellan.
Upon graduation, Denisof gained his first national exposure in a George Harrison rock video, which led to his feature film debut in the British film Murder Story. His other film credits include the Sundance Film Festival hit The Misadventures of Margaret opposite Parker Posey and Brooke Shields, True Blue and First Knight
Denisof is a veteran of several television projects including HBO's Hostile Waters and the television miniseries Noah's Ark opposite Jon Voight and Mary Steenburgen.
Wesley became a character unrecognisable when compared to the first time he burst onto the scene in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The rigid watcher, brought in to aid Buffy, was, a first, a clueless and insecure wimp. Having left Sunnydale to pursue a career in rogue demon hunting, he soon came across Angel and Cordelia in LA, a place where he was to stay and call home.
Wesley is a favourite among fans and it’s easy to see why. His character went through a massive transformation throughout the five seasons. In the most disturbing plot twist, Wesley kidnapped Angel’s son, Connor and upon discovery, he was alienated from the group in which time, he grew darker and darker. Circumstances brought the group back together and Wesley soon earned Angel’s trust once again, and he became the vampire’s right-hand man. Not only good with research, Wesley was savvy with strategy, too, but his most powerful attribute was the ability to understand, trust and respect Angel. The feeling was mutual the pair fought side-by-side for the greater good.
Despite Wesley’s tragic love life, actor Alexis Denisof married his Buffy co-star Alyson Hannigan in 2003. For the fans, their love is a Jossverse fairytale. The pair currently reside in Los Angeles, California.
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Link to Bio from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Denisof)
Alexis Denisof Trivia from IMDB.com (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0219206/bio)
Trivia
* Was born in Maryland, raised in Seattle, and spent 3 years studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
* Married to Alyson Hannigan of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) on October 11, 2003 in California.
* Attended the exclusive St. Paul's boarding school in New Hampshire.
* His first film appearance was in the music video for George Harrison's "Got My Mind Set on You." Alexis said he only took the role in order to meet the former Beatle.
* Lived in London for 13 years before moving back to the United States.
* When he returned to America, he was too broke to afford his own place and he couldn't find any work. Luckily, Mary Steenburgen, whom he had met and befriended while making Noah's Ark (1999) (TV) took him in, and he lived with Mary and her husband, Ted Danson, for a year. "Ted and Mary are my saviors," he has said. "I definitely wouldn't have made it without their psychological and emotional support."
* His relationship with Alyson Hannigan was beset with many false starts at first. She asked him out when they first met on the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) set, but he declined, citing a personal rule against dating coworkers. By the time he left the show, she was already dating someone else, but Alexis and Aly became friends regardless, eventually becoming so close that other people assumed they were dating. They finally decided to take the plunge and enter into a genuine romantic relationship, but not without fears that, if it didn't work out, they might wreck their friendship. Suffice to say, the relationship seems to be working very well.
* The series finale of _"Angel" (1999/I)_ was his own 100th episode on the show.
* He attended a boarding school in New Hampshire at the age of 13.
* Named #3 of the Top Ten Sexiest Men of the Buffy / Angel universe in a fan poll by the Buffy the Vampire Slayer fanzine (2004).
* He and wife Alyson Hannigan are godparents to Joss Whedon's son Arden.
* His mother has a PhD and teaches Drama in Seattle.
* Was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy just before filming of the final season on Angel commenced. During the first episode, director Joss Whedon was careful to keep most of Alexis's shots on his right profile, as the left side of his face was fairly immobile at the time.
Personal Quotes
- [on having Alyson Hannigan cross over from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) to play a role on _"Angel" (1999/I)_ in the episode "Orpheus":] "It's a blast. I feel like it's a play day. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm at work. My girl is here! We're not getting to see much of each other. She has three jobs on her plate -- she's doing the next "American Pie" movie, she's doing "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) and today on _"Angel" (1999/I)_. She's a busy woman, so it's a double delight. I keep looking at her, and inside I keep giggling, and I keep thinking to myself, 'I have to remember I'm in a scene. I can't just smile at my fiancée.' But really all I want to do is run over and give her a hug."
- "My family emigrated during the revolution. My grandfather was from outside of Moscow, and my grandmother, although some of her family were French, was from Odessa. They met as immigrants in New York in the early '20s. My mother's family came over from Ireland generations ago. That's where the silly name is from. But it's not made up! You couldn't think that one up. Mom says my father was torn between naming me Archibald and Reginald, and so I'm delighted he settled on naming me after my grandfather."
[B]Links
The complete credits of Alexis Denisof from IMDB.com (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0219206/)
YouTube - Alexis Denisof QA in Oakland (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbFmTuKWdPw)
YouTube - Wes - Handsome Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl3vKcCS7K4)