Alexa Alemanni

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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Alexa Alemanni (born Alexa Torgerson)[citation needed] is an American actress. She appeared as Allison, secretary to Don Draper on the AMC original series Mad Men (2007–2010).

Life and career

Alemanni is a graduate of Vassar College with a bachelor's degree in theatre performance.[1]

On stage, she has appeared in the William Shakespeare comedies The Merchant of Venice (Portia) and Twelfth Night (Viola). She also played the role of Helen of Troy in an international touring production of The Oresteia that performed both in Athens, Greece, and Milan, Italy. Alemanni has performed as part of the ensemble with the Comedy Central Theater.[1]

In 2005, Alemanni made her first TV appearance on The West Wing in the episode "365 Days" as an intern for White House Chief of Staff Leo McGarry. Her other notable TV credit was appearing as Amy Deckerman, a murder victim in "Doubt", the third season premiere episode of Criminal Minds.[2]

She appeared in two small films that were shown at film festivals in 2008, La Milonga and Sanctuary, neither of which received a theatrical release.[2]

Her first appearance on Mad Men was in the third episode of the first season, "The Marriage of Figaro". Alemanni appeared in three other episodes in the first season, but appeared only once in the second season. With her character having been installed as Don Draper’s secretary, she appeared in 11 of the 13 episodes of season 3.

Alemanni was included among the cast of Mad Men as a winner at the 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. She was presented with an award along with other members of the cast.[3]

Personal life

Alemanni is married to the actor Joe Boothe.[4] She speaks fluent Italian.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2008 La milonga Carlita
2008 Sanctuary Kris Carlson

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005 The West Wing Leo's Intern "365 Days"
2007 Criminal Minds Amy Deckerman "Doubt"
2007-2010 Mad Men Allison Recurring role
2011 L.A. Noire Elizabeth Eberly (voice) Video game
2014 Necrolectric Caitlyn TV miniseries
2014 Masters of Sex Maureen "Fight"

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