Chyler Leigh
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| Born | Chyler Leigh Potts April 10, 1982 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Nathan West (2002 - present) 2 children |
Chyler Leigh (pronounced /ˈkaɪlɚ/; born April 10, 1982) is an American actress.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Leigh was born Chyler Leigh Potts in Charlotte, North Carolina, the daughter of Yvonne Norton and Robert Potts.[1][2] She was raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, until the age of twelve when she moved with her mother and brother Christopher Khayman Lee to Miami, Florida. During eighth grade she started modeling. She soon moved on to acting by appearing in local television commercials and a syndicated teen news show called Hall Pass. Leigh did not graduate from high school and she took the California High School Proficiency Exam.[3]
[edit] Career
Leigh started acting at an early age and debuted in the film world at age 15 in 1997's Kickboxing Academy. In this movie, her real life brother plays her love interest. In the movie, there are several scenes in which the two siblings kiss passionately.[4] In 2001, Leigh had the lead role in the film Not Another Teen Movie as Janey Briggs. She also appeared in Marilyn Manson's music video "Tainted Love", a song which appeared in the film. She was ranked #65 on the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2002.[5]
In 2002, Leigh was cast in two short-lived TV series: Girls Club, in which she played lawyer Sarah Mickle, and That '80s Show, in which she played punk rocker June Tuesday. Following that, she joined the cast of Reunion in September, 2005. In ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Leigh first appeared as a woman in Joe's bar who tried to pick up Derek Shepherd. In the third season finale, it was revealed that she was Lexie Grey, Meredith's half-sister.[6] She was made an official series regular for season four.[7]
[edit] Personal life
On July 20, 2002, she married actor Nathan West and together they have two children. Their son, Noah Wilde, was born December 2003. She gave birth to her second child, a daughter named Taelyn, in September 2006.[8] Leigh and West worked side-by-side in 2000 on the television series 7th Heaven playing Mary Camden's troubled friends, Frankie and Johnnie. Leigh's older brother is Christopher Khayman Lee.
[edit] Filmography
- Kickboxing Academy (1997) - Cindy
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001) - Janey Briggs
[edit] Television
- Hall Pass (1996) - Co-Host
- Kinetic City Super Crew (1997)
- Saving Graces (1999) - Grace Smith
- Safe Harbor (1999) - Jamie Martin
- M.Y.O.B. (2000)
- 7th Heaven (2000) - Frankie
- Wilder Days (2000) - Rip
- That '80s Show (2002) - June Tuesday
- Girls Club (2002) - Sarah Mickle
- The Practice (2003) - Claire Wyatt
- North Shore (2004) - Kate Spangler
- Rocky Point (2005) - Cassie
- Reunion (2005) - Carla
- Grey's Anatomy (2007) - Lexie Grey
[edit] References
- ^ Chyler Leigh Biography | TVGuide.com
- ^ Virginian-Pilot Archives
- ^ Preview Grey's Anatomy's newest intern, Chyler Leigh - Celebrity and Entertainment News | TVGuide.com
- ^ Incest Is NOT Best | Dlisted
- ^ FreeJose.com. Maxim Magazine Hot 100 Women of 2002. Retrieved on January 28, 2007.
- ^ Grey's Anatomy Welcomes New Cast Member - Grey's Anatomy, Chyler Leigh : People.com
- ^ Breaking Grey's/Private Practice Casting News! - Ausiello Report | TVGuide.com
- ^ Grey's Anatomy Cast 'Happy to Be Back' - Grey's Anatomy, Chyler Leigh : People.com
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| NAME | Potts, Chyler Leigh |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Chyler Leigh |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American acterss |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 10, 1982 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
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