Shailene >> Biography

Shailene (Shai) Woodley was born on the 15th November 1991 in Simi Valley, California. At the age of five her mother asked ger if she'd like to be an actress and of course Shai said yes. She has been seen on various television comercials since then and made her first debut film performance in 1999 on the television movie "Replacing Dad". Since then she has had recurring roles in television shows such as “The District”, “Crossing Jordan”, “Jack and Bobby” and of course playing Mischa Barton’s younger sister Kaitlin Cooper in Fox's hit television show “The OC”. Shailene starred opposite Oscar nominee Ann-Margret in 2004's "A Place Called Home". Shailene’s breakthrough role was in 2005 in “Felicity: An American Girl Adventure” where she was lead role as Felicity Merriman. Shai stole the hearts of many young girls in her gripping performance as "Felicity Merriman" alongside Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden, John Schneider and Kevin Zegers and her talent was definitely portrayed to many . In November 2005 Shailene finished filming “Searching for Mickey Fish” which was later re-named "Big Deal" and finally to "Moola" in Provo, Utah. Shailene continues to book and book more roles and has a recurring role on Hallmarks mini-series "Final Approach" with Dean Cain which is due for a 2008 release in the US. Shailene often books roles in top US television series and has between 2005 and 2007 has been seen in 'My Name is Earl', 'Close to Home', 'CSI: NY' and 'Cold Case'. Shailene has attended public school all her life. She is very adventurous and even though she is only 16 she has already been bungee jumping, stunt flying and parasailing. She has a very loving personality and is a very outgoing person. She studies acting weekly but is able to balance it between her normal life. Shailene likes writing scripts and making home movies, scrap booking, and taking pictures.

After a few quiet months Shailene booked the lead role in an ABC family series in February 2008 where she will be playing Amy. Production is due to start in April.

Last Updated: February 2008

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