Alison Sweeney is an American actress, television host, producer, director, and author whose career has remained closely connected to television for more than three decades. Born on September 19, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, she began working in entertainment as a child before becoming widely known as Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives. She later became the host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser and built another successful chapter of her career through Hallmark movies, including the popular Hannah Swensen Mysteries.
Alison Sweeney Age: Quick Bio
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Full Name
Alison Ann Sweeney
Date of Birth
September 19, 1976
Height
5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
Age
49 years old
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
American
Profession
Actress, producer, director, writer, television host
Years Active
1981–present
Famous For
Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives and hosting The Biggest Loser
Parents
Polly Sweeney and Stender Sweeney
Siblings
Two brothers
Education
UCLA; studied economics/business but left before completing her degree
Husband
David Sanov
Marriage
July 8, 2000
Children
Benjamin Edward Sanov and Megan Hope Sanov
Net Worth
Estimated at $9 million
Instagram
@alisweeney
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A Timeline Alison Sweeney Public Career
Year/Period
Public Career Milestone
1981
Began her entertainment career as a child, appearing in a Kodak commercial.
1980s
Built early television credits with appearances in programs including Simon & Simon, St. Elsewhere, Webster and Tales from the Darkside.
1987
Appeared on Days of Our Lives as a younger version of Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis.
1993
Began playing Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives, the role that became her signature television performance.
1996
Won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Villainess for her work on Days of Our Lives.
2002
Received a Daytime Emmy fan recognition for her portrayal of Sami Brady.
2004
Published her memoir ** All the Days of My Life (So Far) **.
2007
Became host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser beginning with Season 4.
2013
Published the novel ** The Star Attraction **.
2014
Announced her decision to leave Days of Our Lives after more than two decades with the series.
2015
Finished her run as host of The Biggest Loser after 13 seasons.
2015
Began the Hannah Swensen mystery-film franchise with Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery.
2021
Returned to Days of Our Lives as Sami Brady while continuing her Hallmark career.
2025
Continued appearing in and producing television projects, including Hallmark productions.
2026
Continued her Hallmark work and appeared alongside her daughter Megan in Romance at Hope Ranch.
