Alison Sweeney

Television host and actress on Days of Our Lives

Alison Sweeney - Television host and actress on Days of Our Lives
Born

September 19th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Sweeney gained prominence as an actress and television host. The role of Samantha Brady on the soap opera Days of Our Lives spanned over two decades, starting in 1993. Sweeney also hosted the reality series The Biggest Loser for numerous seasons, showcasing both her entertainment skills and promotion of health and fitness. Additionally, she has appeared in films such as the Murder, She Baked series, which are adaptations of popular mystery novels. Sweeney is also an author, having published several books focused on lifestyle and wellness.

Played Samantha Brady on Days of Our Lives

Hosted The Biggest Loser

Starred in the Murder, She Baked film series

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