Chyler Leigh
Name: Chyler Leigh or Chyler Leigh Potts
Birthdate: April 10, 1982 (1982-04-10) (age 28)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupation: Actress
Years active 1996 – present
Spouse(s) Nathan West (2002–present)
Chyler Leigh is an American actress, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Dr. Lexie Grey on the television show Grey’s Anatomy.
Leigh started acting at an early age and debuted in the film world at age 15 in 1997’s Kickboxing Academy. In the movie, Leigh and her brother Christopher Khayman Leigh had several make out scenes although Chyler was just 15. 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.
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. She then became a series regular on the ABC legal drama The Practice, but was let go at the end of the season due to budget cuts. 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. She was made an official series regular for season four.
Television
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-present) - Lexie Grey
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