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Mary Elise Hayden 
Hayden in 2008Born April 18, 1985 (Age 26)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.Mary Elise Hayden (born April 18, 1985) is an American actress born in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is best known for her role as Pippa Middleton in the 2011 Lifetime TV movie William & Kate.
Hayden was born at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Palm Beach, FL. Her mother was a college professor, her father a banker. Hayden studied at the Young Actors Theater in Tallahassee, Florida for seven years and attended the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where she majored in voice and theater. After graduating, she attended the New York Film Academy in Film Production before moving to Los Angeles.[1]
Hayden has made many lead and supporting appearances in music videos, independent films and major theatrical releases. She also sings and plays mandolin and keyboard, occasionally substituting in Adrian Grenier's band The Honey Brothers.[2]
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Critical reviews and awards
Hayden's film Kathy T (Hayden title lead) won Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film in 2007. In 2009, We Are the Mods (Hayden lead) won Audience Choice Award, Screenwriting Award and Sound Track Award.[3]
Her performances have been called "nuanced and charismatic" (Filmmaker Magazine) and "perfect" (Philadelphia City Paper). "Nail[ing] the vulnerability beneath [the lead character's] tough exterior," she has been called "a force of nature" by Hollywood entertainment magazine Variety.[4]
Her most recent role was acting as The Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton in the 2011 Lifetime TV movie William and Kate.[5]
Career
Mary Elise Hayden is repped by Momentum Talent & Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, and by cc crown, mgt., Los Angeles, California.
Filmography
- William and Kate ... Pippa Middleton
- In Time (2011) ... Jazz Singer
- Surrogate Valentine (2011) ... Actress
- Eloquent Graffiti (2010) ... Nicolette (lead) in production
- Heart of Now (2010)... Monika
- Model Photographer (2009) Model (lead)
- We Are the Mods (2009) .... Nico (lead)
- Redline (2007)... Liz Athens
- Friendly Fire (2006) ... Mermaid
- Kathy T (2005)... Kathy T (lead)
- Popstar (2005)... Bobette
Television
- 10 Things I Hate About You (2010), Season 1, Episodes 19 & 20
- Alter Eco (TV series with Adrian Grenier) (2008), Episode 1
- Take Me to Your Leader (2006 pilot)... Sheila (lead)
- Punk'd (2004)... 'Hot underage girl' in Season 3, Episode 7
- Our Future Generation Host/Cast
- Safety First Video
Comedic performances
- LA Improv, Los Angeles, CA (2001)
- Underground Coffeeworks (Winner), West Palm Beach, FL
- Kravis Performing Arts Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Theatre
- Tommy, Mrs. Walker (U/S), Carefree Theatre/Dir. Nikki Rattinger
- Jesus Christ Superstar, Mary (U/S), Carefree Theatre/Dir. Gary Wayne
- Glimpses, Multi. Vignette Leads, Lake Worth Playhouse/Dir. Bob Carter
- That Other Show, Mrs. Dopplegangler, DSOA
- You Can’t Take It with You Olga Katrina, DSOA
Music video appearances
She has appeared in over 40 music videos including those of Avril Lavigne, Silversun Pickups, AFI, Three Days Grace, Ethan Gold, The Dares, Delphic, Veil Veil Vanish, Metro Station, Fat Boy Slim, Sean Lennon, Christopher Dane Owens, Bob Sinclar, 'Lil Chris, 69 Eyes, US5, Josh Groban, Senses Fail, Plus44, Meatloaf, Brandy, Goo Goo Dolls, Bedroom Scene, Junkie XL, System of a Down, Kelly Osborne, The Starting Line, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Five Cent Wish, Frank Rose, Everyday Sunday.[6]
References
- ^ Screen Actors Guild resume
- ^ Resume from LA Casting
- ^ We Are the Mods website
- ^ "We Are the Mods" By Peter Debruge, Variety.com. 22 July 2009
- ^ "5 Things to Know About Kate Middleton's Sister Pippa" By Alison Schwartz, People.com. 28 April 2011
- ^ MVDbase listing
External links
Categories:- Living people
- 1985 births
- American actors
- People from West Palm Beach, Florida
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