Alexis Bledel

Alexis Bledel was born on September 16, 1981, Houston, Texas

Birth name: Kimberly Alexis Bledel

Education: Graduated from Page Parkes Center of Modeling and Acting
Graduated from Saint Agnes Academy in Houston, Texas
Attended New York University's Tisch School of Arts majoring in Film

Parents: Martin Bledel and Nanette Dozier

Occupation: American actress and former fashion model.

Nationality: American

Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)

Hair color: Brown

Eye color: Blue

Measurements: 34-23-34 or B/W/H: 83/56/85

Shoe size: 7

Fan sites: 1, 2, 3,

Pictures: 1, 2, 3,

Filmography:

Rushmore (1998)
Gilmore Girls (2000)TV series
Tuck Everlasting (2002)
DysEnchanted (2004)
Bride & Prejudice (2004)
Sin City (2005)
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
I'm Reed Fish (2006)
Life Is Short (2006)
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)
The Post Grad Survival Guide (2009)

Biography:

Houston, Texas native Alexis Bledel made her television debut in "Gilmore Girls" (2000), after spending years in front of the camera as a model. Bledel's parents encouraged her to try community theater in Houston when she was 8 years old, hoping it would help their daughter overcome her shyness. She went on to perform in productions of Our Town, The Wizard of Oz and Aladdin, and later was scouted in a local mall to model. She began her modeling career while still in high school, traveling all over to locations like Tokyo, Milan, New York and Los Angeles. After graduating, she enrolled at NYU as a film major. In the Spring of 2000, Bledel landed a manager through her modeling agency and headed to Los Angeles for her first pilot season, where she quickly landed the coveted role of Rory on "Gilmore Girls" (2000). When she's not working, Bledel enjoys writing, reading, shooting photography, going to the movies and spending time with her family.

Trivia:

Alexis volunteers for "First Book," a national youth literacy program for the underprivileged.
Alexis' favorite bands are Incubus and Radiohead.
Alexis does not own a computer.
Shortly after the series finale of Gilmore Girls aired in May 2007, articles surfaced about the fact that Amy Sherman-Palladino, the original writer of the show, was considering a 2-hour TV movie to tie up the last couple of loose ends. While the majority of the cast members, including Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson, have indicated that they would do it, Alexis has been much more reluctant about it, saying that she would have to "read the script and see how she felt at the time."
Kelly Bishop, Alexis's on-screen grandmother for Gilmore Girls, has indicated that she feels Alexis really nailed the role of Rory Gilmore from the beginning. "However, the camera so loves that girl's face, she almost doesn't have to do anything," Kelly has said.
Alexis's on-screen grandfather in Gilmore Girls, played by Edward Hermann, has compared her to Audrey Hepburn. "She is a phenomenon, and she is so effortlessly perfect in front of the camera."
Alexis has said in previous interviews that she especially enjoyed filming The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants because it was the first time she worked with other girls so close to her own age.
Alexis is slated to reprise her role as Lena in the second Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants film. The sequel is reportedly going to be based on author Ann Brashares' fourth and final "Sisterhood" book, Forever in Blue. All the original main actresses are said to be returning for this movie, including Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, and America Ferrera. Filming is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2007.
When asked what were her least favorite scenes to shoot in Gilmore Girls, Alexis replied that any scene that involved her running is painful for her to watch, because she considers herself an "ungraceful" runner.
Alexis loves to order Wendy's chicken nuggets with BBQ sauce and Hi-C fruit punch.
Alexis won the 2006 Teen Choice Award for "Funny Actress."
Alexis was ranked #87 in Maxim magazine's "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
Alexis was named one of Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars under 25" [2002].
Alexis was on a print advertisement for Naturistics Lip Gloss in 2000.
Alexis was on a print advertisement for Bonne Bell Chapstick in 2000.
Alexis attended New York University's Tisch School of Arts as a film major for a year.
When Alexis was eight years old, she did productions like Our Town, The Wizard of Oz and Aladdin so she can overcome her shyness.
Alexis dislikes living in Los Angeles because she has to drive everywhere and she doesn't like driving.
Alexis graduated from Saint Agnes Academy in Houston, Texas.
Alexis adopted a Maltese-Chihuahua mix dog and named her Sophie.
Alexis' parents' nationalities are Mexican and Argentinian; her ethnic background includes German and Spanish.
Alexis and Milo Ventimiglia broke up in July 2006.
Alexis is right handed.
Alexis' modeling measurements are 34-23-34.
Alexis' first language is Spanish. She learned English in school.
Alexis started modeling at the age of 14.
Alexis started acting in the community theater at the tender age of eight.
Alexis is 5'7" tall.
Alexis graduated from the Page of Parkes Center for modeling and acting.
Alexis enjoys reading, writing, photography, going to the movies, and spending quality time with her family.
Alexis earned a 2002 Family Television Award and a 2005 Teen Choice Award for her portrayal of teenager Rory Gilmore on the WB hit show Gilmore Girls.
If given the chance, Alexis would love to star in a re-make of a 1970s movie.
Alexis hates coffee, while her character "Rory" on Gilmore Girls consumes it daily. During filming, Alexis drinks Coke out of the supposed coffee mugs!
Alexis starred in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants with her best friend Amber Tamblyn. Blake Lively and America Ferrera also starred.
Alexis currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Alexis' agent is Michael Flutie.
Alexis' immediate family includes mother Nanette, father Martin, and a younger brother Eric.
Alexis' parents actually got her into acting; at the age of 8, they encouraged her to do community theatre, to overcome her shyness.
Alexis wears size seven shoes.
Alexis plays the piano. Sometimes, in-between scenes for Gilmore Girls, she will go to her trailer and play on a keyboard.
As a model, Alexis traveled to places such as Milan, Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles.
Alexis' audition for Gilmore Girls was her first audition ever. She nailed it!
Alexis supports The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy; she was honored in Washington, D.C. with Hillary Clinton for her charity work.
Alexis appeared in Less Than Jake's music video for "She's Gonna Break."
Alexis' parents taught her formal manners by having formal dinners once a week.
Alexis loves to shop at Target.