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Hilarie Ross Burton (born July 1, 1982) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Peyton Sawyer on the The CW Television Network (previously on WB Network) television series One Tree Hill.

Biography

Early life

Burton was born in Sterling, Virginia and grew up in a close-knit family with four siblings. Her father, Bill, is an antiques dealer and her mother, Lisa, is a real estate agent. She has three younger brothers (Billy, John and Conrad) and a older sister Natalie. Burton relocated to New York City and attended both New York University and Fordham University.

Career

Prior to her role on One Tree Hill, Burton worked as a VJ for the television show Total Request Live on MTV. She was supposed to be a guest commentator for one segment, but producers decided to offer her a permanent job. Burton appeared on the television series Dawson's Creek, and was cast as Peyton Sawyer, a high school cheerleader with an artistic side, on One Tree Hill, which debuted in 2003. She also unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of the coach's daughter in Radio.

Personal life

Burton currently splits her time between New York City and Wilmington, North Carolina, where One Tree Hill is filmed. She has a cat named Poe (named after Edgar Allen Poe) and enjoys collecting antiques, knitting and crocheting. Burton's favorite musicians are David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello and Loretta Lynn. Her favourite TV show is Freaks and Geeks.

Filmography

• The List (2007) (post-production) .... Jo Johnston
• Normal Adolescent Behavior (2007) (post-production) .... Ryan
• Solstice (2006) (Post-production) .... Alicia
• One Tree Hill (TV series) (2003 - Present) .... Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer
• Our Very Own (2005) .... Bobbie Chester
• Dawson's Creek (TV series, season 5, episode 19) (2002)

• 100 Light Years from Home .... Female VJ

Other works:

• Appeared in Jack's Mannequin video, "The Mixed Tape"

Awards

List of wins and nominations

External links

• Hilarie Burton cast bio on The WB

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