Ali Larter

Born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, on February 28, 1976, Alison Elizabeth Larter began her career as a model at age 13, traveling internationally before relocating to Los Angeles to study acting. Her initial professional acting appearances in 1997 included roles in television series such as “Chicago Sons” and “Suddenly Susan.” Larter’s breakthrough came with her film debut in the 1999 high school football drama “Varsity Blues.” Following this, her roles in horror films like “House on Haunted Hill” (1999) and “Final Destination” (2000) further solidified her presence in the industry, leading to her recognition as a “scream queen.”

Larter continued to build her filmography with a diverse range of projects. In 2001, she appeared in the comedy “Legally Blonde” alongside Reese Witherspoon and starred in the Western comedy “American Outlaws.” She reprised her role as Clear Rivers in “Final Destination 2” (2003) and made a cameo in the pilot of the HBO comedy-drama “Entourage” (2004). A significant turning point in her career occurred in 2006 when she joined the cast of the NBC sci-fi drama “Heroes,” where she portrayed the dual roles of Niki Sanders and Tracy Strauss across four seasons. During her tenure on “Heroes,” Larter also starred in the Bollywood film “Marigold” (2007) and the successful film franchise “Resident Evil: Extinction” (2007).

Her career progression included lead roles in the thriller “Obsessed” (2009), working with artists like Beyoncé and Idris Elba, and further appearances as Claire Redfield in “Resident Evil: Afterlife” (2010) and “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” (2016). After a period focused on family, Larter returned to acting with roles in the drama series “Legends” (2014) and “Pitch” (2016), demonstrating her versatility in both film and television. More recently, she has appeared in films such as “The Last Victim” (2021) and the upcoming series “Landman” (2024), where she plays Angela Norris.