Profile
| Mischa Barton Claim to Fame | |
| Famous as | Actress |
| Popular for | As Marissa Cooper in TV series "The O.C." (2003) |
| Mischa Barton Personal Fact | |
| Birth Name | Mischa Anne Marsden Barton |
| Birth Date | January 24, 1986 |
| Birth Place | London, England, UK |
| Height | 5` 9" |
| Nationality | American |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Education | Graduated from the Professional Children`s School in Manhattan in 2004 |
| Mischa Barton Family | |
| Father | Paul Marsden Barton |
| Mother | Nuala Barton (nee Quinn) |
| Sister | Hania Barton (singer, b. 18-Feb-88), Zoe Barton (older, barrister) |
| Relation | Brandon Davis (2003 - Jul 2005), Cisco Adler (vocalist of rock band Whitestarr, Aug 2005 - Feb 2007) |
Trivia
Graced the cover of Maxim Magazine`s January 2008 issue.
Her name comes from Russian language and is actually a boy`s name since "Mischa" means "Michael" in English.
Has two nicknames: Meesh and Meep.
Was born on the same day as actors Ricky Ullman and Matthew Lillard.
Has a cat named Angelo also two dogs called Ziggy Stardust and Charlie Barton.
Her favorite writers are William Shakespeare and George Orwell.
Likes to eat sushi and chocolate.
Her favorite book is John Kennedy Toole`s "A Confederacy of Dunces."
Her favorite bands are All American Rejects, Coldplay, Outkast, Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, The Strokes, Sum 41, U2, and The White Stripes.
Has established a friendship with Nicole Richie.
Her favorite movies are "The Graduate" (1967), "The Godfather" (1972), "Say Anything..." (1989), and "Almost Famous" (2000).
Is obsessed with socks, especially with stripes.
Her fashion idols are Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Cameron Diaz.
Her favorite TV show is "The Simpsons" (1989).
Has been spotted walking around without any clothes during the photo shoot of a New York magazine.
Has been the model in the ads for `Aeropostale` and `Dooney and Bourke.`
Is regarded as a spokesperson for Neutrogena and Keds sneakers.
Had been listed in the 33rd rank of Maxim`s Hot 100.
Has been placed on the 6th rank in Maxim Magazine`s list of 100 Sexiest Women.
Her former boyfriend, Brandon Davis, is a good family friend of Paris and Nicky Hilton.
Appeared together with her younger sister, Hania, in "Paranoid" (2000).
Her two movies, "Julie Johnson" (2001) and "Lost and Delirious" (2001), were included as Non-Competition Premieres at Sundance Film Festival in the same year.
Was underage when appearing in Enrique Iglesias` music video of "Addicted," performing sort of intimate scenes with the singer while also being topless.
Was named `It Girl 2003` in `It List` for top Creative People in Entertainment by Entertainment Weekly.
Ranked #15 in VH1`s 100 Hottest Hotties in 2004.
Was included in People`s Most Beautiful People list in 2004 and 2005.
Her name was mentioned in Teen People`s Hottest 25 Under 25 list in 2004 together with other casts of "The O.C," namely Benjamin McKenzie, Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson.
Initially had aspirations to enroll in the Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Connecticut following her high school graduation.
Ranked 6th in a poll on World`s Sexiest Bodies compiled by women magazine Glamour in April 2007.
Fronted the skin awareness for everyone (Safe) campaign, launched by the Institute of Cancer Research and high-street chain Superdrug in April 2007.
Is friends with actress Evan Rachel Wood and "High School Musical" star Ashley Tisdale.
Voted the 5th celebrity to have the "Best Legs" in a poll conducted in November 2006 by Lambrini which was searching for the sexiest legs for a new fashion campaign with Pretty Polly.
Voted the No. 2 Best Dressed Female in a poll conducted by American publication Life & Style in December 2006.
Was the 6th Best Dressed Woman according to a poll conducted by UK Glamour Magazine in January 2007.
Ranked 1st on the poll of the Most Eligible Women in the United Kingdom conducted by FHM Magazine in February 2006.
Named Newcomer of the Year by British Glamour Magazine in June 2005.
Had her name included in a poll conducted by In Touch Magazine in June 2005 on the Hairstyle Most Women Want.
Rushed to hospital on May 27, 2007 after suffering a bad reaction to medication and was released soon thereafter.
Her name comes from Russian language and is actually a boy`s name since "Mischa" means "Michael" in English.
Has two nicknames: Meesh and Meep.
Was born on the same day as actors Ricky Ullman and Matthew Lillard.
Has a cat named Angelo also two dogs called Ziggy Stardust and Charlie Barton.
Her favorite writers are William Shakespeare and George Orwell.
Likes to eat sushi and chocolate.
Her favorite book is John Kennedy Toole`s "A Confederacy of Dunces."
Her favorite bands are All American Rejects, Coldplay, Outkast, Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, The Strokes, Sum 41, U2, and The White Stripes.
Has established a friendship with Nicole Richie.
Her favorite movies are "The Graduate" (1967), "The Godfather" (1972), "Say Anything..." (1989), and "Almost Famous" (2000).
Is obsessed with socks, especially with stripes.
Her fashion idols are Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Cameron Diaz.
Her favorite TV show is "The Simpsons" (1989).
Has been spotted walking around without any clothes during the photo shoot of a New York magazine.
Has been the model in the ads for `Aeropostale` and `Dooney and Bourke.`
Is regarded as a spokesperson for Neutrogena and Keds sneakers.
Had been listed in the 33rd rank of Maxim`s Hot 100.
Has been placed on the 6th rank in Maxim Magazine`s list of 100 Sexiest Women.
Her former boyfriend, Brandon Davis, is a good family friend of Paris and Nicky Hilton.
Appeared together with her younger sister, Hania, in "Paranoid" (2000).
Her two movies, "Julie Johnson" (2001) and "Lost and Delirious" (2001), were included as Non-Competition Premieres at Sundance Film Festival in the same year.
Was underage when appearing in Enrique Iglesias` music video of "Addicted," performing sort of intimate scenes with the singer while also being topless.
Was named `It Girl 2003` in `It List` for top Creative People in Entertainment by Entertainment Weekly.
Ranked #15 in VH1`s 100 Hottest Hotties in 2004.
Was included in People`s Most Beautiful People list in 2004 and 2005.
Her name was mentioned in Teen People`s Hottest 25 Under 25 list in 2004 together with other casts of "The O.C," namely Benjamin McKenzie, Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson.
Initially had aspirations to enroll in the Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Connecticut following her high school graduation.
Ranked 6th in a poll on World`s Sexiest Bodies compiled by women magazine Glamour in April 2007.
Fronted the skin awareness for everyone (Safe) campaign, launched by the Institute of Cancer Research and high-street chain Superdrug in April 2007.
Is friends with actress Evan Rachel Wood and "High School Musical" star Ashley Tisdale.
Voted the 5th celebrity to have the "Best Legs" in a poll conducted in November 2006 by Lambrini which was searching for the sexiest legs for a new fashion campaign with Pretty Polly.
Voted the No. 2 Best Dressed Female in a poll conducted by American publication Life & Style in December 2006.
Was the 6th Best Dressed Woman according to a poll conducted by UK Glamour Magazine in January 2007.
Ranked 1st on the poll of the Most Eligible Women in the United Kingdom conducted by FHM Magazine in February 2006.
Named Newcomer of the Year by British Glamour Magazine in June 2005.
Had her name included in a poll conducted by In Touch Magazine in June 2005 on the Hairstyle Most Women Want.
Rushed to hospital on May 27, 2007 after suffering a bad reaction to medication and was released soon thereafter.
Filmography
Homecoming (2008)
You and I (Finding tATu) (2008)
stars as Lana Starkova
Virgin Territory (2008)
stars as Pampinea
Don`t Fade Away (2008)
stars as Kat
Malice in Sunderland (2008) aka Malice in Wonderland
The Sophomore (2008) aka Assassination of a High School President
Walled In (2008)
Closing the Ring (2007)
stars as Young Ethel Ann
St. Trinian`s (2007)
stars as JJ French
The OH in Ohio (2006)
stars as Kristen Taylor
The O.C. (2003) - TV
stars as Marissa Cooper
Octane (2003) aka Pulse
stars as Natasha `Nat` Wilson
A Ring of Endless Light (2002) - TM
stars as Vicky
Tart (2001) aka Naive (Canada: French title)
stars as Grace Bailey
Julie Johnson (2001)
stars as Lisa Johnson
Lost and Delirious (2001) aka Rage au coeur, La (Canada: French title)
stars as Mary `Mouse` Bradford
Once and Again (2001) - TV
stars as Katie Singer
Frankie & Hazel (2000) - TM aka Frankie & Hazel - Zwei Madchen starten durch (Germany)
stars as Francesca `Frankie` Humphries
Skipped Parts (2000) aka The Wonder of Sex
stars as Maurey Pierce
Paranoid (2000)
stars as Theresa
Pups (1999)
stars as Rocky
Notting Hill (1999)
stars as 12-year-old Actress
The Sixth Sense (1999)
stars as Kyra Collins
Lawn Dogs (1997)
stars as Devon Stockard
Kablam! (1996) - TV
stars as Betty Ann Bongo
Angelo a New York, Un (1996) - TM aka New York Crossing
stars as Drummond
Polio Water (1995)
stars as Diane
You and I (Finding tATu) (2008)
stars as Lana Starkova
Virgin Territory (2008)
stars as Pampinea
Don`t Fade Away (2008)
stars as Kat
Malice in Sunderland (2008) aka Malice in Wonderland
The Sophomore (2008) aka Assassination of a High School President
Walled In (2008)
Closing the Ring (2007)
stars as Young Ethel Ann
St. Trinian`s (2007)
stars as JJ French
The OH in Ohio (2006)
stars as Kristen Taylor
The O.C. (2003) - TV
stars as Marissa Cooper
Octane (2003) aka Pulse
stars as Natasha `Nat` Wilson
A Ring of Endless Light (2002) - TM
stars as Vicky
Tart (2001) aka Naive (Canada: French title)
stars as Grace Bailey
Julie Johnson (2001)
stars as Lisa Johnson
Lost and Delirious (2001) aka Rage au coeur, La (Canada: French title)
stars as Mary `Mouse` Bradford
Once and Again (2001) - TV
stars as Katie Singer
Frankie & Hazel (2000) - TM aka Frankie & Hazel - Zwei Madchen starten durch (Germany)
stars as Francesca `Frankie` Humphries
Skipped Parts (2000) aka The Wonder of Sex
stars as Maurey Pierce
Paranoid (2000)
stars as Theresa
Pups (1999)
stars as Rocky
Notting Hill (1999)
stars as 12-year-old Actress
The Sixth Sense (1999)
stars as Kyra Collins
Lawn Dogs (1997)
stars as Devon Stockard
Kablam! (1996) - TV
stars as Betty Ann Bongo
Angelo a New York, Un (1996) - TM aka New York Crossing
stars as Drummond
Polio Water (1995)
stars as Diane
Discography
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Awards
[2 award(s)]
[4 nomination(s)]
2006 : Won Teen Choice Award
category Choice TV Actress
for The O.C. (2003) (TV)
2004 : Won Teen Choice Award
category Choice Breakout TV Star - Female
for The O.C. (2003) (TV)
