Sara Paxton was born on April 25, 1988 in Woodland Hills, California. At a young age she began acting in television commercials.

She was cast in her first film at the age of 8 as a child at school and at the party in Liar Liar. Her first major television series role was on the WB's Greetings From Tucson. She filmed Sleepover in fall 2003 (released July 9, 2004) was in Aquamarine with Julia Roberts' niece, Emma Roberts. Her newest movie Return to Halloweentown opened on October 20, 2006. She has also starred in television shows such as Spongebob Squarepants and Malcolm in the Middle. She has a recurring TV role on the WB's Summerland.

Sara Paxton will graduate from high school in June 2006 and is fluent in both English and Spanish.



Her mother is Mexican. Is an only child. Biggest inspirations are Goldie Hawn and Reese Witherspoon. Paxton would like to appear alongside both in a film Her father is very distantly related to actor Bill Paxton Her music debut CD, "The Ups and Downs", will be released in 2007. Her name was listed in the "special thanks" column on her Aquamarine co-star Emma Roberts' debut album "Emma Roberts Unfabulous and More". Was a model. She close friends with Corbin Bleu, Mischa Barton, Ashley Madekwe,Ben Hollingsworth and Nico Tortorella. She enjoys shopping. She has a dog named Jenny, a Chihuahua puppy named Coco Chanel, and another Chihuahua named Bella. Is good friends with Alyson Michalka and Amanda Michalka. She is a vegetarian. First acting coach and manager was Amy Lyndon.