Mischa Barton
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Mischa Anne Marsden Barton (born January 24 1986) is a film, television and stage actress perhaps best known for her role as Marissa Cooper in the American television series The O.C.
Early lifeMischa Barton was born in Hammersmith, London, to an Irish mother, Nuala (née Quinn), a photographer, and English father, Paul Marsden Barton, a foreign exchange broker. She has two sisters, Hania and Zoe.[1][2] Barton moved to New York City at the age of four and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in Los Angeles on February 3, 2006. She is also by birth a citizen of the United Kingdom.[3] Barton graduated from the Professional Children's School in Manhattan in 2004, and attended classes at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the summer of 2006. CareerBarton began acting at the age of nine, co-starring in the Off Broadway premiere of Slavs!, written by Tony Kushner. She appeared in several other Off Broadway productions, taking a lead role in James Lapine's Twelve Dreams at Lincoln Center. She made her film debut in Lawn Dogs, which won awards at film festivals around the world. Since then she has appeared in several films, such as The Sixth Sense, Notting Hill, St Trinians , and "Closing the Ring". Barton first appeared on television in 1996, as young Lily Montgomery in the soap opera All My Children, and in a modern re-make of Bonnie and Clyde. She guest-starred in eight episodes of the television series Once and Again as Jessie Sammler's (Evan Rachel Wood's) girlfriend, Katie Singer. Other television appearances include an episode of the FOX series Fastlane, James Blunt's music video "Goodbye My Lover", and Enrique Iglesias' music video "Addicted". In August 2003, FOX premiered the television series The O.C., about affluent teenagers with stormy personal lives who reside in scenic Orange County, California. The show became an overnight success and it put Barton on the map as Marissa Cooper until her departure from the show in the third-season finale in May of 2006. The O.C. dropped in ratings dramatically during its third and fourth seasons, and ended in early 2007.[4] In July 2006, Barton appeared on the British comedy/variety show The Friday Night Project as a guest host. Recently, Barton was cast in an upcoming international film produced by the Russian band t.A.T.u., called Finding t.A.T.u..[5] She appeared in Assassination of a High School President, co-starring Bruce Willis, when the film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. EndorsementsBarton has been in many television commercials and print advertising campaigns. Long time friend and mentor Ivan Bart of IMG Models New York has represented her throughout her career. Barton has modeled for companies Calvin Klein, bebe stores, Aéropostale, Monsoon Accessorize, Dooney & Bourke, JC (Jeans and Clothes), European clothing line Morgan de Toi, Jaspal, and Neutrogena skincare products. She became the spokesperson for Keds Sneakers, substantially increasing their sales.[6] In Australia, she appears in commercials for teen magazine Famous and was the guest of honor at retail giant David Jones Tahitian Summer Collection launch. In 2007, Barton also became a spokesperson for the SAFE (Skin Awareness for Everyone) campaign and also lent her name to the TRAID campaign (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development) in association with Visa Swap. Barton was photographed in April 2007 for the Fall 2007/2008 advertising campaign for Italian clothing brand Iceberg, modeling with Nicolas Bemberg.[7] Personal lifeCharitable AffiliationsShe is currently the spokesperson for “Climate Star”, an organization that fights Global Warming through social and legislative activism. [8] She also serves as an Entertainment Industry Foundation Ambassador teaming up with QVC to spread awareness and raise funds for women's cancer research through the Fashion Footwear Association of New York Shoes on Sale Initiative. [9] In 2007, Barton also became a spokesperson for the SAFE (Skin Awareness for Everyone) [10]campaign and also lent her name to the TRAID campaign (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development) in association with Visa Swap. [11] She is an ambassador for "Save the Children" and the "One Water" campaign which brings water to remote locations in Africa., and is on the board of the “Lupus Research Committee” in Los Angeles. [12] ArrestBarton was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, and driving without a valid license on December 27, 2007.[13] She was stopped by police during the early morning hours in West Hollywood, California when she was seen "straddling the lanes and failing to signal for a turn." Police discovered during the traffic stop that Barton "was an unlicensed driver and was driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage."[13] She was detained and released later the same morning from the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station on $10,000 bail. On Thursday, January 10 2008, Barton called into Ryan Seacrest's radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest (KIIS FM) and took full responsibility for her actions:
Barton was subsequently charged with two misdemeanors, driving without a valid license and a DUI.[15] Filmography
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