Mary Elise Hayden
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Mary Elise Hayden is an American actress born in West Palm Beach, Florida
. She is best known for her role as Pippa Middleton
in the 2011 Lifetime TV movie William & Kate
.
Hayden was born at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Palm Beach, FL. Her mother was a college professor, her father a banker. Hayden studied at the Young Actors Theater in Tallahassee, Florida
for seven years and attended the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where she majored in voice and theater. After graduating, she attended the New York Film Academy
in Film Production before moving to Los Angeles
.
Hayden has made many lead and supporting appearances in music videos, independent films and major theatrical releases. She also sings and plays mandolin and keyboard, occasionally substituting in Adrian Grenier
's band The Honey Brothers.
Her performances have been called "nuanced and charismatic" (Filmmaker Magazine
) and "perfect" (Philadelphia City Paper
). "Nail[ing] the vulnerability beneath [the lead character's] tough exterior," she has been called "a force of nature" by Hollywood entertainment magazine Variety
.
Her most recent role was acting as The Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton
in the 2011 Lifetime TV movie William and Kate.
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. She is best known for her role as Pippa Middleton
Pippa Middleton
Philippa Charlotte "Pippa" Middleton is an English party planner, socialite and younger sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge...
in the 2011 Lifetime TV movie William & Kate
William & Kate
William & Kate is the first of two unrelated American television films about the relationship between Prince William and Catherine "Kate" Middleton , directed by Mark Rosman and written by Nancey Silvers. The film was a ratings success, despite the negative reception from critics...
.
Hayden was born at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Palm Beach, FL. Her mother was a college professor, her father a banker. Hayden studied at the Young Actors Theater in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee is the capital of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Leon County, and is the 128th largest city in the United States. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2010, the population recorded by...
for seven years and attended the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where she majored in voice and theater. After graduating, she attended the New York Film Academy
New York Film Academy
New York Film Academy - School of Film and Acting is a film school andacting school based in New York City, Universal City, California, USA and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. NYFA offers short-term film-making and acting courses, as well as one- and two-year conservatory and Master of Fine Arts...
in Film Production before moving to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
.
Hayden has made many lead and supporting appearances in music videos, independent films and major theatrical releases. She also sings and plays mandolin and keyboard, occasionally substituting in Adrian Grenier
Adrian Grenier
Adrian Grenier is an American actor, musician and director. He is best known for his lead role on the HBO original series, Entourage, as Vincent Chase.-Early life:...
's band The Honey Brothers.
Critical reviews and awards
Hayden's film Kathy T (Hayden title lead) won Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film in 2007. In 2009, We Are the Mods (Hayden lead) won Audience Choice Award, Screenwriting Award and Sound Track Award.Her performances have been called "nuanced and charismatic" (Filmmaker Magazine
Filmmaker Magazine
Filmmaker is a quarterly publication magazine covering issues relating to independent film. The magazine was founded in 1992 by Karol Martesko-Fenster, Scott Macaulay and Holly Willis...
) and "perfect" (Philadelphia City Paper
Philadelphia City Paper
Philadelphia City Paper is a free alternative news weekly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in November 1981 as a spin-off of the now defunct WXPN Express newsletter. New issues are released every Thursday....
). "Nail[ing] the vulnerability beneath [the lead character's] tough exterior," she has been called "a force of nature" by Hollywood entertainment magazine Variety
Variety (magazine)
Variety is an American weekly entertainment-trade magazine founded in New York City, New York, in 1905 by Sime Silverman. With the rise of the importance of the motion-picture industry, Daily Variety, a daily edition based in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Silverman in 1933. In 1998, the...
.
Her most recent role was acting as The Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton
Pippa Middleton
Philippa Charlotte "Pippa" Middleton is an English party planner, socialite and younger sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge...
in the 2011 Lifetime TV movie William and Kate.
Career
Mary Elise Hayden is repped by Momentum Talent & Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, and by cc crown, mgt., Los Angeles, California.Filmography
- William and Kate ... Pippa MiddletonPippa MiddletonPhilippa Charlotte "Pippa" Middleton is an English party planner, socialite and younger sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge...
- In TimeIn Time (film)In Time, previously titled Now and I'm.mortal, is a 2011 dystopian science fiction-thriller film starring Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy, Olivia Wilde, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Galecki, and Vincent Kartheiser...
(2011) ... Jazz Singer - Surrogate Valentine (2011) ... Actress
- Eloquent Graffiti (2010) ... Nicolette (lead) in production
- Heart of Now (2010)... Monika
- Model Photographer (2009) Model (lead)
- We Are the Mods (2009) .... Nico (lead)
- Redline (2007)... Liz Athens
- Friendly FireFriendly Fire (2006 film)Friendly Fire is a 2006 film written and directed by Sean Lennon and Michele Civetta. It accompanies Sean Lennon's 2006 album of the same name . The film comprises 10 music videos, one for each song on the album...
(2006) ... Mermaid - Kathy T (2005)... Kathy T (lead)
- PopstarPopstar (film)Popstar is an American film that features teen singer Aaron Carter in his first and only lead role in a feature film. The direct-to-video film was directed by Richard Gabai and written by Timothy Barton; the film was released on November 8, 2005. The premiere was held in The Woodlands, Texas. It...
(2005)... Bobette
Television
- 10 Things I Hate About You10 Things I Hate about You10 Things I Hate About You is a 1999 American teen romantic comedy film. It is directed by Gil Junger and stars Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David Krumholtz, and Larry Miller...
(2010), Season 1, Episodes 19 & 20 - Alter Eco (TV series with Adrian Grenier) (2008), Episode 1
- Take Me to Your Leader (2006 pilot)... Sheila (lead)
- Punk'dPunk'dPunk'd is an American hidden camera/practical joke reality television series that first aired on MTV in 2003 and was created by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg, produced and hosted by Ashton Kutcher. It bore a resemblance to both the classic hidden camera show Candid Camera and to TV's Bloopers...
(2004)... 'Hot underage girl' in Season 3, Episode 7 - Our Future Generation Host/Cast
- Safety First Video
Comedic performances
- LA Improv, Los Angeles, CA (2001)
- Underground Coffeeworks (Winner), West Palm Beach, FL
- Kravis Performing Arts Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Theatre
- Tommy, Mrs. Walker (U/S), Carefree Theatre/Dir. Nikki Rattinger
- Jesus Christ Superstar, Mary (U/S), Carefree Theatre/Dir. Gary Wayne
- Glimpses, Multi. Vignette Leads, Lake Worth Playhouse/Dir. Bob Carter
- That Other Show, Mrs. Dopplegangler, DSOA
- You Can’t Take It with You Olga Katrina, DSOA