Alexandra Adi

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Alexandra Adi
Born (1971-04-13) April 13, 1971 (age 47)
Florida, United States
Residence Los Angeles
Education Barnard College (1993)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1993–2012
Organization The Jerry and Adi Greenberg Charitable Foundation
Home town New York
Spouse(s) Jerry A. Greenberg

Alexandra Adi (born April 13, 1971) is an American actress. Born in Florida and raised in Upstate New York, Adi resides in Los Angeles with her husband, former Sapient executive Jerry A. Greenberg.

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Adi has appeared in both independent and mainstream films, including American Pie , Jawbreaker , and Slap Her... She's French . Most recently, she starred in the comedy Dealing (2012). She also appeared on a number of TV shows, including Boy Meets World, CSI: Miami , and her biggest role being on the sitcom Step by Step (seasons 6–7) where she played J.T.'s girlfriend Samantha "Sam" Milano.

<i>American Pie</i> (film) 1999 US comedy film

American Pie is a 1999 American teen sex comedy film written by Adam Herz and directed by brothers Paul and Chris Weitz, in their directorial film debut. It is the first film in the American Pie theatrical series. The film was a box-office hit and spawned three direct sequels: American Pie 2 (2001), American Wedding (2003), and American Reunion (2012). The film concentrates on five best friends who attend East Great Falls High. With the exception of Stifler, the guys make a pact to lose their virginity before their high school graduation. The title is borrowed from the song of the same name and refers to a scene in the film, in which the protagonist is caught masturbating with a pie after being told that third base feels like "warm apple pie". Writer Adam Herz has stated that the title also refers to the quest of losing one's virginity in high school, which is as "American as apple pie."

<i>Jawbreaker</i> (film) 1999 film by Darren Stein

Jawbreaker is a 1999 American black comedy film written and directed by Darren Stein. The film stars Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart, and Julie Benz as girls in an exclusive clique in their high school. Charlotte Ayanna has a non-speaking cameo role as the murdered leader of the group. The film was inspired by the 1988 film Heathers, and is often compared to it, particularly the plot involving a popular female clique, and the ostensibly accidental killing of one of its members.

<i>Slap Her... Shes French</i> 2002 film by Melanie Mayron

Slap Her… She's French, is a 2002 teen comedy film directed by Melanie Mayron and starring Piper Perabo.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993 The Adventures of Pete & Pete LindaEpisode: "Splashdown"
1995 The Cosby Mysteries MeganEpisode: "Comic Book Murder"
1996 Eddie ESPN Radio Announcer
1997 Cop Land Young Liz
1997–1998 Step by Step Samantha "Sam" Milano13 episodes
1998 Boy Meets World AudreyEpisode: "Poetic License: An Ode to Holden Caulfield"
1998 Encore! Encore! TinaEpisode: "Sour Grapes"
1999BrookfieldSashaTV Series "Pilot episode only"
1999 Jawbreaker Cheerleader #1
1999Tequila Body ShotsWaitress
1999 American Pie Central Michigan University Girl (uncredited)The girl with Sherman at party
2000 Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles Doctor3 episodes
2002 Slap Her... She's French Ashley LopezAlso known as She Gets What She Wants [1]
2002AlikesBeckyTV movie
2002 Moving August Hunter Davis [2] [3]
2005 Mortuary Liz
2010–2011 CSI: Miami Nikki VegaEpisodes "Fallen", "Special Delivery"
2012 Dealing Amber / Shannon

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References

  1. Derek Elley (July 28, 2002). "Review: 'Slap Her, She's French!'". Variety . Retrieved 2016-09-03. Desperate to win the Beef Pageant over rivals Ashley (Alexandra Adi) and Tanner (Nicki Aycox), Starla blurts out onstage that her family is going to sponsor a French exchange student.
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