Name: Alexandra Daddario
Profession: Actress, Model, Voice Actress, Producer
Born: March 16, 1986 in New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: American
Known for: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, San Andreas, Baywatch, The White Lotus
Biography
Alexandra Anna Daddario, born on March 16, 1986, in New York City, grew up in a family with strong ties to law enforcement and politics. Her father, Richard Daddario, was a prosecutor and former head of the NYPD counterterrorism unit, while her paternal grandfather, Emilio Q. Daddario, served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Connecticut from 1959 to 1971.
Raised on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Daddario attended prestigious schools like Brearley School and the Professional Children’s School. At the age of 11, she decided to pursue acting and dedicated years to studying the Meisner acting technique. She briefly attended Marymount Manhattan College before fully committing to her acting career.
Daddario’s first notable role came at the age of 15 when she landed a recurring part in the ABC soap opera “All My Children.” However, her breakthrough came in 2010 with her portrayal of Annabeth Chase in “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.” This role propelled her to further success in films like “Hall Pass” (2011), “Texas Chainsaw 3D” (2013), and “San Andreas” (2015).
In addition to her film work, Daddario has made a name for herself on television, with roles in “True Detective” (2014), “American Horror Story: Hotel” (2015), and most notably, “The White Lotus” (2021). Her performance in the latter earned her critical acclaim and numerous award nominations, cementing her status as a versatile and talented actress.
Awards and Accolades
- Golden Schmoes Award (2017) – Won Best T&A of the Year for “Baywatch”
- Primetime Emmy Award (2022) – Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “The White Lotus”
Interesting Facts
- Daddario has appeared in music videos for artists like Imagine Dragons and Maroon 5.
- She has provided voice roles for video games such as “Battlefield Hardline” and “Marvel Avengers Academy.”
- Daddario is passionate about storytelling and made the decision to pursue acting from a young age.
Social Media
Instagram: @alexandradaddario
Current Projects
- “Mayfair Witches” (2023) – Starring as Dr. Rowan Fielding in the AMC horror series
- “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths” (2024) – Voicing Lois Lane in the direct-to-video film
- “I Wish You All the Best” (2024) – Set to appear in the upcoming film
Family
- Parents: Christina Daddario (lawyer) and Richard Daddario (prosecutor, former head of NYPD counterterrorism unit)
- Siblings: Matthew Daddario (actor) and Catharine Daddario (actress)
- Grandfather: Emilio Q. Daddario (former U.S. Representative)
Personal Life
Daddario has been in a relationship with producer Andrew Form since 2020. They announced their engagement in December 2021 and married in June 2022. In July 2024, she shared that she was pregnant after previously experiencing a miscarriage. On October 31, 2024, Daddario announced the birth of their first child on Instagram.
Controversies
In 2017, Daddario faced a stalking incident involving a man named Cako, who was found with a loaded gun in his car. As a safety precaution, Daddario had to move out of her home. The stalker accused her of stalking him through satellites and hidden messages in her YouTube videos, but these claims were unsubstantiated.
