Alisan Porter
Biography
Alisan Leigh Porter is an American actress, singer, and dancer who was born on June 20, 1981, in Worcester, Massachusetts. As a child actress, she made appearances in the films Parenthood, Stella, and I Love You to Death. Her breakout role occurred in 1991 when she starred as the lead in the film Curly Sue opposite Jim Belushi. As an adult, Porter pursued musical theatre, appearing in The Ten Commandments: The Musical and serving as an original cast member in the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. She released a solo album in 2009. In 2016, she auditioned for NBC television show The Voice, joined Team Christina Aguilera, and was announced as the winner of season 10 in May of that same year.
Career overview
Alisan Leigh Porter is an American singer, actress, and dancer who was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on June 20, 1981. As a child, she made acting appearances in the films Parenthood, Stella, and I Love You to Death. Her breakout role came in 1991, when she played the lead in the film Curly Sue opposite Jim Belushi.
As an adult, Porter pursued roles in musical theatre, including a run in The Ten Commandments: The Musical and as an original cast member of the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line. She followed this work with a solo album released in 2009.
In 2016, she auditioned for NBC's The Voice, earning a spot on Team Christina Aguilera. In May of that same year, Porter was announced as the winner of season 10.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- The Voice (2011) as Self - Contestant
- Meet Dave (2008) as A Chorus Line Dancer
- Child Star Confidential (2006) as Self
- Shrink Rap (2003) as Brandi
- Undressed (1999) as Belinda
- Curly Sue (1991) as Curly Sue
- I Love You to Death (1990) as Carla Boca
- Stella (1990) as Jenny (age 8)
- When You Remember Me (1990) as Kelly
- Parenthood (1989) as Taylor Buckman
- Chicken Soup (1989) as Molly Peerce
- I'll Take Manhattan (1987) as Young Maxi
- A Beverly Hills Christmas (1987) as Self
- Perfect Strangers (1986) as Tess Holland
- Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) as Li'l Punkin
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Melissa
- American Playhouse (1982) as Maggie (segment 'Homesick')
- Family Ties (1982) as Child
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
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What movies or TV shows is Alisan Porter best known for?
Alisan Porter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Playgirls and the Vampire (1960), Meet Dave (2008), Undressed (1999), Curly Sue (1991).
When and where was Alisan Porter born?
Alisan Porter was born on June 20, 1981 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Alisan Porter have?
Alisan Porter has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2011.
What is Alisan Porter's background in cinema and television?
Alisan Leigh Porter is an American actress, singer, and dancer who was born on June 20, 1981, in Worcester, Massachusetts. As a child actress, she made appearances in the films Parenthood, Stella, and I Love You to Death. Her breakout role occurred in 1991 when she starred as the lead in the film Curly Sue opposite Jim...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Melissa — aged about 4
- Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986) as Li'l Punkin — aged about 5
- Family Ties (1982) as Child — aged about 1
- Undressed (1999) as Belinda — aged about 18
- Parenthood (1989) as Taylor Buckman — aged about 8
- Perfect Strangers (1986) as Tess Holland — aged about 5
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