Mischa Barton Biography

Mischa Barton, Actress
Born asMischa Anne Marsden Barton
Occup.Actress
FromUSA
BornJanuary 24, 1986
London, England, United Kingdom
Age38 years
Mischa Anne M. Barton, commonly referred to as Mischa Barton, was born on January 24, 1986, in Hammersmith, London, England. She later relocated to the United States with her family members and also is a skilled starlet, version, and also stylist. Mischa has double citizenship in the United States as well as the United Kingdom, offered her heritage as the daughter of an Irish mommy, Nuala Quinn-Barton, and an English dad, Paul Marsden Barton. She likewise has 2 sis, Hania as well as Zoe.

Barton's speedy rise to popularity came after she was cast in the television collection "The O.C." (2003-2006), wherein she portrayed Marissa Cooper, the distressed girl-next-door. Her fascinating efficiency not just captured the audience's attention however additionally strengthened her standing as a well-known name in Hollywood. Mischa Barton's acting profession, nonetheless, started long prior to her function in "The O.C."

At age nine, Barton began taking acting lessons at New york city City's well known Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Her very early acting functions included stage performances in Tony Kushner's "Slavs!" and also James Lapine's "Twelve Dreams" at well-known NYC movie theaters such as the Lincoln Facility and the general public Cinema.

In 1997, Barton's attribute film launching came when she starred as Lily Montgomery on "All My Children," which further catapulted her right into the spotlight. Her development performance adhered to in 1999 when she starred as Kaitlin Cooper in the critically acclaimed film "The Intuition," directed by M. Night Shyamalan. A series of various other successful film and also tv looks followed, including "Notting Hillside" (1999), "Pups" (1999), as well as "Lost and also Delirious" (2001).

Outside her acting quests, Barton has actually designed for style labels like Calvin Klein, Chanel, and also Bebe Stores. In addition, she has actually tried her hand at fashion design by releasing her retro-inspired line, Mischa's Location, in 2012.

Mischa Barton's life, however, has actually not constantly been smooth cruising. Internationally loved for her elegance, talent, and also grace onscreen, the actress experienced her share of battle and also rounds of psychological health and wellness crises offscreen. In July 2009, Barton was hospitalized for psychiatric analysis after experiencing a worried failure. The good news is, she handled to recover in the complying with years.

Barton has actually been passionately linked to numerous notable names in the industry, consisting of oil beneficiary Brandon Davis, and also stars Jamie Dornan and Luke Pritchard. She has actually also stayed associated with humanitarian undertakings, supporting numerous non-profit companies as well as causes like Save the Kid, PETA, as well as the Humane Society.

Today, Mischa Barton continues to elegance the show business with her enigmatic visibility and indisputable talent. Although her most preferred role continues to be in "The O.C.," her strength and also solid job ethic have actually allowed her to withstand the examinations of time and discover her full potential in acting, modeling, as well as design.

Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by Mischa.

Related authors: Lee Strasberg (Director), Olivia Wilde (Actress), M. Night Shyamalan (Director), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Calvin Klein (Designer)

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11 Famous quotes by Mischa Barton

Small: Pretty people arent as accepted as other people. Its like, Shes pretty and thin and shes got to have pr
"Pretty people aren't as accepted as other people. It's like, 'She's pretty and thin and she's got to have problems. She's messed up.'"
Small: I dont mind nudity I just dont do it often
"I don't mind nudity; I just don't do it often"
Small: I have a career, I worked so hard for it
"I have a career, I worked so hard for it"
Small: Im still getting used to changing earrings - It still feels really weird to be pushing bits of metal th
"I'm still getting used to changing earrings - It still feels really weird to be pushing bits of metal through holes in my earlobes that weren't there a few weeks back, and actually seeing and feeling the holes in my lobes is still a bit freaky"
Small: I love to draw peoples faces. I do that all the time
"I love to draw people's faces. I do that all the time"
Small: I do intelligent roles. I dont want to be labeled as doing silly movies. Im more mature than kids my ag
"I do intelligent roles. I don't want to be labeled as doing silly movies. I'm more mature than kids my age because I'm constantly surrounded by adults"
Small: It kind of irritates me that Im seen as this pretty face. People also say Im too thin. The truth is pre
"It kind of irritates me that I'm seen as this pretty face. People also say I'm too thin. The truth is pretty people aren't as accepted as other people. It comes with all these stigmas"
Small: I like playing dark, offbeat, quirky characters
"I like playing dark, offbeat, quirky characters"
Small: The only way to be happy and be a more enjoyable person to be around is to embrace what youve got.
"The only way to be happy and be a more enjoyable person to be around is to embrace what you've got. Everyone has issues about their body, but I feel confident now. I'm healthy and happy"
Small: Im not really sure what peoples preconceived notions are. I dont look at the gossip websites - its unhe
"I'm not really sure what people's preconceived notions are. I don't look at the gossip websites - it's unhealthy and I think it's a large part of what drives people in L.A. crazy"
Small: I like guys who are confident but not cocky, who are comfortable with themselves, and who know what the
"I like guys who are confident but not cocky, who are comfortable with themselves, and who know what they want"