Sara Paxton (born April 25, 1988) is an American actress, voice
artist, and singer. She is best known for her role as Mari Collingwood
in the horror film The Last House on the Left (2009). She grew up in
California and began acting at an early age, appearing in many minor
roles in both films and television shows, before rising to fame in
2004, after playing the titular role in the television series Darcy's
Wild Life (2004-2006) and Sarah Borden in Summerland (2004).Paxton's
other films include Aquamarine (2006), Return to Halloweentown (2006),
Sydney White (2007), Superhero Movie (2008) and The Innkeepers (2011).
In 2017, Paxton had a guest appearance in David Lynch's Twin Peaks
revival series, and in 2018 portrayed Donna Rice in the film The Front
Runner.Paxton was born in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, as
the only child of Lucia (née Menchaca Zuckerman) and Steve Paxton.
Her mother was born to a Jewish family in Monterrey, Mexico, and
raised in Ciudad Acuña. Paxton's father is of English, Irish, and
Scottish descent, and he converted to Judaism upon marrying her
mother. Both her parents are dentists. Paxton's father is distantly
related to the late actor Bill Paxton.During her childhood, Paxton put
on shows and wanted to perform, sometimes dressing up in costume and
coming to school as a particular character. She grew up in the San
Fernando Valley, choosing to attend a public high school instead of
accepting homeschooling. Paxton graduated from El Camino Real High
School in June 2006.
artist, and singer. She is best known for her role as Mari Collingwood
in the horror film The Last House on the Left (2009). She grew up in
California and began acting at an early age, appearing in many minor
roles in both films and television shows, before rising to fame in
2004, after playing the titular role in the television series Darcy's
Wild Life (2004-2006) and Sarah Borden in Summerland (2004).Paxton's
other films include Aquamarine (2006), Return to Halloweentown (2006),
Sydney White (2007), Superhero Movie (2008) and The Innkeepers (2011).
In 2017, Paxton had a guest appearance in David Lynch's Twin Peaks
revival series, and in 2018 portrayed Donna Rice in the film The Front
Runner.Paxton was born in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, as
the only child of Lucia (née Menchaca Zuckerman) and Steve Paxton.
Her mother was born to a Jewish family in Monterrey, Mexico, and
raised in Ciudad Acuña. Paxton's father is of English, Irish, and
Scottish descent, and he converted to Judaism upon marrying her
mother. Both her parents are dentists. Paxton's father is distantly
related to the late actor Bill Paxton.During her childhood, Paxton put
on shows and wanted to perform, sometimes dressing up in costume and
coming to school as a particular character. She grew up in the San
Fernando Valley, choosing to attend a public high school instead of
accepting homeschooling. Paxton graduated from El Camino Real High
School in June 2006.
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