Chyler Leigh

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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

Chyler Leigh Potts on April 10, 1982 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Career Milestones

1994

At age 12, began modeling in Florida; also appeared in commercials

1999

Had regular role on the WB's "Safe Harbor," alongside older brother

2000

Made recurring appearances on "7th Heaven" (WB)

2001

Starred in the spoof feature, "Not Another Teen Movie"

2002

Cast on the short-lived FOX ensemble, "Girl's Club"

2002

Played a punk rocker in the FOX midseason sitcom, "That '80s Show"

2003

Cast as the youngest attorney on "The Practice" (ABC)

2005

Co-starred in the short-lived FOX drama, "Reunion"

2007

Joined the cast of "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC) as Meredith's half-sister, Lexie Grey

Awards

2008

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Grey's Anatomy