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Alison Sweeney

Alison Ann Sweeney (born September 19, 1976) is an American actress, reality show host, director, producer, and author. Sweeney is best known for her portrayal of Samantha "Sami" Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, a role she played under contract with the show from January 6, 1993 to October 30, 2014. In this role, she earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination, four Soap Opera Digest Awards and a Fan Voted Daytime Emmy Award. After making sporadic appearances since then, she returned as a series regular in 2021. In 2007, she became the host of The Biggest Loser in its fourth season, and left the series at the end of the 16th season in 2015.

Infobox

Born
Alison Ann Sweeney (1976-09-19) September 19, 1976 (age 49)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1981–present
Known for
Days of Our LivesThe Biggest Loser
Spouse
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Children
2

Tables

Television · Filmography
1984
Simon & Simon
Role(s)
Lyla
Notes
Episode: “The Wrong Stuff”
1985
St. Elsewhere
Role(s)
Chrissy
Notes
Episode: "Santa Claus Is Dead"
Webster
Role(s)
Beth
Notes
Episode: "The Uh-Oh Feeling"
Tales from the Darkside
Role(s)
Karen
Notes
Episode: "I Can't Help Saying Goodbye"
1987, 1993–2015, 2017–2022, 2025–
Role(s)
Days of Our Lives
Notes
Adrienne JohnsonSami BradyColleen Brady
1988
Family Man
Role(s)
Rosie Tobin
Notes
7 episodes
1989–1990
Role(s)
Brand New Life
Notes
Christy McCary
1994
Bay State
Role(s)
Casey Mills
Notes
Episodes: "Episode #4.4", "Episode #4.5"
2001
Friends
Role(s)
Jessica Ashley
Notes
Episode: "The One With Joey's Award"
2002
Fear Factor
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Episode: "Celebrity Fear Factor"
2004
American Dreams
Role(s)
Miss USA
Notes
Episode: "Old Enough to Fight"
Las Vegas
Role(s)
Caroline Pzarchik
Notes
Episode: "Nevada State"
2007–2015
Role(s)
The Biggest Loser
Notes
Herself
2010
Mercy
Role(s)
Becky Sorensen
Notes
Episode: I Did Kill You, Didn't I?
2015
Beat Bobby Flay
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Episode: "Raising the Bar" Judge / Mentor
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1984
Simon & Simon
Lyla
Episode: “The Wrong Stuff”
1985
St. Elsewhere
Chrissy
Episode: "Santa Claus Is Dead"
Webster
Beth
Episode: "The Uh-Oh Feeling"
Tales from the Darkside
Karen
Episode: "I Can't Help Saying Goodbye"
1987, 1993–2015, 2017–2022, 2025–
Days of Our Lives
Adrienne JohnsonSami BradyColleen Brady
Role: 1987 – FlashbacksRole: January 1993 – October 2014; October – November 2015; October – December 2017; August – November 2018; July 2019; June 2020; 2025–present Role: 2007 – September 2007; February 2008 – Flashbacks
1988
Family Man
Rosie Tobin
7 episodes
1989–1990
Brand New Life
Christy McCary
6 episodes
1994
Bay State
Casey Mills
Episodes: "Episode ", "Episode "
2001
Friends
Jessica Ashley
Episode: "The One With Joey's Award"
2002
Fear Factor
Herself
Episode: "Celebrity Fear Factor"
2004
American Dreams
Miss USA
Episode: "Old Enough to Fight"
Las Vegas
Caroline Pzarchik
Episode: "Nevada State"
2007–2015
The Biggest Loser
Herself
Host (seasons 4–16)
2010
Mercy
Becky Sorensen
Episode: I Did Kill You, Didn't I?
2015
Beat Bobby Flay
Herself
Episode: "Raising the Bar" Judge / Mentor
Films · Filmography
1987
The Price of Life
Role(s)
Young Alice
Notes
Short film
1990
The End of Innocence
Role(s)
Stephanie (12–15 years old)
1993
Night Sins
Role(s)
Sami Brady
Notes
Television film
2002
Happiness
Role(s)
Girlfriend
Notes
Short film
2013
Second Chances, AKA Hearts on Fire
Role(s)
Jenny McLean
Notes
Television film (Hallmark)[citation needed]
2015
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery
Role(s)
Hannah Swensen
Notes
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)[citation needed]
Love on the Air
Role(s)
Sonia
Notes
Television film (Hallmark)[citation needed]
Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery
Role(s)
Hannah Swensen
Notes
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)[citation needed]
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
Role(s)
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2016
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
Role(s)
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)[citation needed]
The Irresistible Blueberry Farm
Role(s)
Ellen
Notes
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2017
Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts
Role(s)
Hannah Swensen
Notes
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Christmas At Holly Lodge
Role(s)
Sophie Bennett
Notes
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2019-2021
Role(s)
Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered
Notes
Alex McPherson
Chronicle Mysteries: The Wrong Man
Role(s)
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Second in a series
Chronicle Mysteries: Vines that Bind
Role(s)
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Third in a series
Chronicle Mysteries: The Deep End
Role(s)
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Fourth in a series
Chronicle Mysteries: Helped to Death
Role(s)
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Fifth in a series
Time for You to Come Home for Christmas
Role(s)
Katherine Moss
Notes
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Executive producer: Blake Shelton
2020
Good Morning Christmas!
Role(s)
Melissa Merry
Notes
Television film (Hallmark)
2021
Chronicle Mysteries: Helped to Death
Role(s)
Alex McPherson
Notes
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Fifth in a series
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Role(s)
Hannah Swensen
Notes
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Open By Christmas
Role(s)
Nicky
Notes
Television film (Hallmark)
Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas
Role(s)
Sami Brady
Notes
Peacock Original Movie
2022
The Wedding Veil
Role(s)
Tracy Goodwyn
Notes
Television Film Trilogy (Hallmark)
The Wedding Veil Unveiled
The Wedding Veil Legacy
A Magical Christmas Village
Role(s)
Summer
Notes
Television film (Hallmark)
2023
The Wedding Veil Expectations
Role(s)
Tracy Serchio
Notes
Television Film Trilogy (Hallmark)
The Wedding Veil Inspiration
The Wedding Veil Journey
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Role(s)
Hannah Swensen
Notes
Television film (Hallmark)
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2024
Love and Jane
Role(s)
Lilly Thorpe
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Role(s)
Hannah Swensen
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
This Time Each Year
Role(s)
Lauren
2025
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Role(s)
Hannah Swensen
To Barcelona, with Love
Role(s)
Erica Olsen
To Barcelona, Forever
A Pie to Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Role(s)
Hannah Swensen
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1987
The Price of Life
Young Alice
Short film
1990
The End of Innocence
Stephanie (12–15 years old)
1993
Night Sins
Sami Brady
Television film
2002
Happiness
Girlfriend
Short film
2013
Second Chances, AKA Hearts on Fire
Jenny McLean
Television film (Hallmark)[citation needed]
2015
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery
Hannah Swensen
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)[citation needed]
Love on the Air
Sonia
Television film (Hallmark)[citation needed]
Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery
Hannah Swensen
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)[citation needed]
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2016
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)[citation needed]
The Irresistible Blueberry Farm
Ellen
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2017
Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts
Hannah Swensen
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Christmas At Holly Lodge
Sophie Bennett
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2019-2021
Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered
Alex McPherson
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) First in a series
Chronicle Mysteries: The Wrong Man
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Second in a series
Chronicle Mysteries: Vines that Bind
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Third in a series
Chronicle Mysteries: The Deep End
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Fourth in a series
Chronicle Mysteries: Helped to Death
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Fifth in a series
Time for You to Come Home for Christmas
Katherine Moss
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Executive producer: Blake Shelton
2020
Good Morning Christmas!
Melissa Merry
Television film (Hallmark)
2021
Chronicle Mysteries: Helped to Death
Alex McPherson
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) Fifth in a series
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hannah Swensen
Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Open By Christmas
Nicky
Television film (Hallmark)
Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas
Sami Brady
Peacock Original Movie
2022
The Wedding Veil
Tracy Goodwyn
Television Film Trilogy (Hallmark)
The Wedding Veil Unveiled
The Wedding Veil Legacy
A Magical Christmas Village
Summer
Television film (Hallmark)
2023
The Wedding Veil Expectations
Tracy Serchio
Television Film Trilogy (Hallmark)
The Wedding Veil Inspiration
The Wedding Veil Journey
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hannah Swensen
Television film (Hallmark)
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2024
Love and Jane
Lilly Thorpe
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hannah Swensen
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
This Time Each Year
Lauren
2025
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hannah Swensen
To Barcelona, with Love
Erica Olsen
To Barcelona, Forever
A Pie to Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hannah Swensen
List of acting awards and nominations · Awards and nominations
1994
Young Artist Award
Role(s)
Best Youth Actress in a Soap Opera
Notes
Days of Our Lives
1996
Soap Opera Digest Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Villainess
Notes
Days of Our Lives
1997
Young Artist Award
Role(s)
Best Performance in a Daytime Drama: Young Actress
Notes
Days of Our Lives
1998
Soap Opera Digest Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Villainess
Notes
Days of Our Lives
1999
Soap Opera Digest Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Villainess
Notes
Days of Our Lives
2000
Soap Opera Digest Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Younger Lead Actress
Notes
Days of Our Lives
2001
Soap Opera Digest Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Younger Lead Actress
Notes
Days of Our Lives
2002
Daytime Emmy Award
Role(s)
America's Favorite Villain — Special Fan Award
Notes
Days of Our Lives
2003
Soap Opera Digest Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Notes
Days of Our Lives
2005
Soap Opera Digest Award
Role(s)
Favorite New Couple (shared with Bryan Dattilo)
Notes
Days of Our Lives
Soap Opera Digest Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Notes
Days of Our Lives
2015
Daytime Emmy Award
Role(s)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Notes
Days of Our Lives
2020
Soap Hub Awards
Role(s)
Favorite Social Media Star
Notes
Days of Our Lives
2022
Just Jared Awards
Role(s)
Favorite Hallmark Channel Star of 2022
Notes
Herself
Year
Award
Category
Title
Result
Ref.
1994
Young Artist Award
Best Youth Actress in a Soap Opera
Days of Our Lives
Nominated
1996
Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Villainess
Days of Our Lives
Won
1997
Young Artist Award
Best Performance in a Daytime Drama: Young Actress
Days of Our Lives
Nominated
1998
Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Villainess
Days of Our Lives
Won
1999
Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Villainess
Days of Our Lives
Won
2000
Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Younger Lead Actress
Days of Our Lives
Nominated
2001
Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Younger Lead Actress
Days of Our Lives
Won
2002
Daytime Emmy Award
America's Favorite Villain — Special Fan Award
Days of Our Lives
Won
2003
Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Days of Our Lives
Nominated
2005
Soap Opera Digest Award
Favorite New Couple (shared with Bryan Dattilo)
Days of Our Lives
Won
2005
Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Days of Our Lives
Won
2015
Daytime Emmy Award
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
Nominated
2020
Soap Hub Awards
Favorite Social Media Star
Days of Our Lives
Won
2022
Just Jared Awards
Favorite Hallmark Channel Star of 2022
Herself
Nominated

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