Meredith Hagner
| Meredith Hagner | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 31, 1987 Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Meredith Hagner (born May 31, 1987) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for originating the role of Liberty Ciccone in the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns from 2008–2010.
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[edit] Early life
Born in New York and raised in Houston, Texas and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, she attended Chapel Hill High School, graduating in 2005. She attended the Boston Conservatory for a year, but moved to New York City after being offered acting opportunities. While in New York, she was cast in television and radio advertisements for 3M, Acuvue, JCPenney, Levi's, Radio Shack, Subway, and Truth.
[edit] Television
As the World Turns marked her scripted television debut, in which she portrayed Liberty Ciccone, the illegitimate daughter of Brad Snyder, the small town's local celebrity. She ended her two year run as the character in March 2010. The actress is reportedly set to explore options outside of daytime television.[1]
Hanger reportedly quit the soap opera to devote her time and talents to the FX show Lights Out. Hagner also appears in a recurring guest starring role in the medical comedy Royal Pains on USA Network as Libby, a teenager with an extreme case of cyberchondria.
Currently, Hagner plays Amy Jordan in the new TBS sitcom Men at Work.
[edit] Awards and recognition
In 2009, Hagner was nominated for Outstanding Younger Actress in the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards for her role as Liberty Ciccone on As the World Turns.[2]
[edit] Personal life
Hagner studied classical voice in high school and is an avid song-writer, occasionally performing live with her guitar and voice. Hagner is also involved with the Special Olympics organization, supporting her older sister who has Down Syndrome.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2010 | As the World Turns | Liberty Ciccone | Main role; April 28, 2008-March 5, 2010 |
| 2009-present | Royal Pains | Libby | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Going the Distance | Tanning Salon Employee | Film |
| 2011 | Lights Out | Ava Leary | Main role; 13 episodes |
| In Plain Sight | Beth Harris | 1 episode | |
| Damsels in Distress | Alice | Film | |
| CSI: Miami | Jan Gramercy | 1 episode | |
| 2012-present | Men at Work | Amy Jordan | Main role; 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Art Machine | Alexia | Film |
[edit] References
- ^ "Hagner leaving daytime for primetime | As The World Turns @". Soapcentral.com. http://www.soapcentral.com/atwt/news/2009/1116-hagner.php. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
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