Alison Ann Sweeney

At A Glance

Alison Sweeney joined the cast of NBC's Days of our Lives on January 6, 1993, at the age of 16. Sweeney has taken her character, Sami Brady, from a rebellious teen to a devoted single mother with many detours along the way. Sami has tackled a variety of controversial storylines including bulimia, date rape, teen pregnancy, and capital punishment.

Sweeney's performance has garnered numerous awards. She won the Soap Opera Digest Awards four times (1986, 1998, 1999 and 2001) for the role of "Favorite Villain" and the award for "Favorite Good Girl" in 2001. Sweeney also won the award for "America's Favorite Villain" at the 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

Sweeney is also an accomplished author. Her book, All The Days of My Life (So Far), was published in 2004 to critical acclaim. The book gives audiences a glimpse into Sweeney's personal life by describing her experience as a child actor, life on the set of Days of our Lives, painful high school memories, and the struggle to lose weight and keep it off.

Sweeney also took on a new role, producer, for several projects, one of which was an Internet-based episodic program.

Sweeney's television credits also include Las Vegas, Friends, and American Dreams.

Sweeney resides in Los Angeles with her husband, a Los Angeles Highway Patrol Officer, and their two children.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Biggest Loser Herself/Host 2007 to Present Las Vegas Caroline Pzarchik 2004 American Dreams Miss USA 2004 Friends Jessica Ashley; "The One With Joey's Award" (episode # 7.18) March 29, 2001 Search Party "Antigua (II)" (episode # 1.7) 1999 Days of our Lives Samantha "Sami" Brady January 22, 1993 to June 23, 2010 A Brand New Life Christy McCray 1989 Family Man Rosie Tobin 1988 You Ruined My Life School Girl #1 1987

Acting Portfolio: FILM

The End of Innocence Stephanie (12-15 years old) 1990

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress ( 2015 ) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014 ; 2015 ) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2004)

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles, California

DATE OF BIRTH: September 19, 1976

HAIR: Blonde

EYES: Blue

MARITAL STATUS: Married; David Sanov [Jul 8, 2000]

CHILDREN: Son, Benjamin Edward [Feb 25, 2005 at 10:30am; 7lbs.]; Daughter, Megan Hope [Jan 12, 2009]