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Alison Sweeney

Alison Sweeney is an American actress, reality show host, director, and author. She is primarily known for her long-running role as Samantha "Sami" Brady on the NBC soap opera *Days of Our Lives*, a role she held from 1993 to 2014, earning a Daytime Emmy Award nomination and several other accolades. She returned to the show as a series regular in 2021. Additionally, Sweeney hosted *The Biggest Loser* from 2007 to 2015, spanning seasons four through sixteen.

September 19, 1976: Alison Sweeney's Birth

On September 19, 1976, Alison Ann Sweeney was born. She is an American actress, reality show host, director, and author.

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1988: Appearance on Family Man

In 1988, Alison Sweeney appeared on the short-lived ABC sitcom Family Man.

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October 1989: Cast in Brand New Life

In October 1989, Alison Sweeney was cast as Christy McCray on Brand New Life, a miniseries from Chris Carter that aired within NBC's Magical World of Disney.

January 6, 1993: Debut on Days of Our Lives

On January 6, 1993, Alison Sweeney began her portrayal of Samantha "Sami" Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives.

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July 8, 2000: Marriage to David Sanov

On July 8, 2000, Alison Sweeney married David Sanov after dating for nearly three years.

2002: Appearance on Fear Factor

In 2002, Alison Sweeney appeared on a celebrity episode of the NBC reality game show Fear Factor.

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May 2004: Release of All The Days of My Life (So Far)

In May 2004, Alison Sweeney released her book, All The Days of My Life (So Far).

All The Days Of My Life (so Far)
All The Days Of My Life (so Far)

2004: Release of All The Days of My Life (So Far)

In 2004, Alison Sweeney released her memoir, All The Days of My Life (So Far), documenting tabloid talk and personal anguish related to societal views on weight.

All The Days Of My Life (so Far)
All The Days Of My Life (so Far)

February 25, 2005: Birth of Son

On February 25, 2005, Alison Sweeney and David Sanov welcomed their first child, a son.

2007: Hosting The Biggest Loser

In 2007, Alison Sweeney became the host of The Biggest Loser, starting with its fourth season.

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2007: Joining Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon as Co-Host

In 2007, Alison Sweeney joined the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon as a co-host for the live television broadcast.

2008: Co-Hosting the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

In 2008, Alison Sweeney returned to her co-hosting duties for the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

January 12, 2009: Birth of Daughter

On January 12, 2009, Alison Sweeney and David Sanov welcomed their second child, a daughter.

2009: Co-Hosting the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

In 2009, Alison Sweeney returned to her co-hosting duties for the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

2010: Co-Hosting the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

In 2010, Alison Sweeney returned to her co-hosting duties for the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

May 2013: Release of The Star Attraction

In May 2013, Alison Sweeney released her book, The Star Attraction.

The Star Attraction
The Star Attraction

July 2013: Appearance in Second Chances

In July 2013, Alison Sweeney appeared in Second Chances, a Hallmark Original Movie, alongside Days co-star Greg Vaughan.

January 20, 2014: Announcement of Leaving Days of Our Lives

On January 20, 2014, Alison Sweeney announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she was leaving Days of Our Lives after 21 years to focus on family and The Biggest Loser. She planned to remain on the show throughout 2014.

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June 2014: Release of Scared Scriptless: A Novel

In June 2014, Alison Sweeney released her novel, Scared Scriptless: A Novel.

Scared Scriptless: A Novel
Scared Scriptless: A Novel

July 9, 2014: Joining General Hospital as Director

On July 9, 2014, it was announced that Alison Sweeney would be joining General Hospital behind the scenes as a director, starting later that month.

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October 30, 2014: Departure from Days of Our Lives

On October 30, 2014, Alison Sweeney concluded her contract role as Samantha "Sami" Brady on Days of Our Lives after playing the role since 1993.

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April 26, 2015: Returning to Days of Our Lives

On April 26, 2015, Alison Sweeney announced that she would be returning to Days of Our Lives to be part of the show's 50th anniversary celebrations.

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August 25, 2015: Leaving The Biggest Loser

On August 25, 2015, it was announced that Alison Sweeney would not be returning to The Biggest Loser.

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2015: Appearing in Murder, She Baked Film Series

From 2015, Alison Sweeney appeared in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film series Murder, She Baked, based on Joanne Fluke's books.

2015: Departure from The Biggest Loser

In 2015, Alison Sweeney left The Biggest Loser at the end of its 16th season, after hosting the show since 2007.

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April 2016: Release of Opportunity Knocks

In April 2016, Alison Sweeney released her book, Opportunity Knocks.

Opportunity Knocks: A Novel
Opportunity Knocks: A Novel

October 13, 2017: Reprising Role as Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives

On October 13, 2017, Alison Sweeney reprised her long-term role as Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives, over 24 years after her first appearance as a teenaged Sami Brady.

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2019: Starring in Chronicle Mysteries

In 2019, Alison Sweeney played podcast host Alex McPherson in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film series Chronicle Mysteries.

2021: Return to Days of Our Lives as a series regular

In 2021, Alison Sweeney returned to Days of Our Lives as a series regular after making sporadic appearances since 2014.

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2021: Fifth Chronicle Mysteries Movie

In 2021, Alison Sweeney starred in the fifth movie of the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film series Chronicle Mysteries.