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Recently, Barton was cast in an upcoming international film produced by the Russian band [[t.A.T.u.]], called ''[[Finding t.A.T.u.]]''.<ref name=RIA>{{cite web | author= |
Recently, Barton was cast in an upcoming international film produced by the Russian band [[t.A.T.u.]], called ''[[Finding t.A.T.u.]]''.<ref name=RIA>{{cite web | author= |
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| title=В Москве начнутся съемки фильма по роману депутата Алексея Митрофанова | publisher=rian.ru | 2007 | url=http://www.rian.ru/culture/cinema/20070530/66353322.html}}</ref> She will then work on the films ''The Sophomore'' and ''Malice in Sunderland''. |
| title=В Москве начнутся съемки фильма по роману депутата Алексея Митрофанова | publisher=rian.ru | 2007 | url=http://www.rian.ru/culture/cinema/20070530/66353322.html}}</ref> She will then work on the films ''The Sophomore'' and ''Malice in Sunderland''. |
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==Endorsements== |
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Barton has modeled for companies such as [[Calvin Klein]], [[bebe stores]], [[Aéropostale (clothing)|Aéropostale]], Monsoon Accessorize, [[Dooney & Bourke]], JC (Jeans and Clothes), [[Morgan de Toi]], Jaspal, and [[Neutrogena]] skincare products. She has more recently become the [[spokesperson]] for [[Keds (shoes)|Keds]] Sneakers, substantially increasing sales.<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2005/05/02/daily4.html Keds sales increase]</ref> In [[Australia]], she appears in commercials for teen magazine ''Famous'' and was the guest of honor at retail giant [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]] Tahitian Summer Collection launch. In 2007, Barton also became a [[spokesperson]] for the SAFE (Skin Awareness for Everyone) campaign and also lent her name to the TRAID campaign (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development) in association with Visa Swap. Barton was photographed in April 2007 for the Fall 2007/2008 advertising campaign for Italian clothing brand Iceberg, modeling with Nicolas Bemberg.<ref>http://www.sassybella.com/column/index.php/2007/09/26/mischa-barton-fronts-icebergs-fall-2008-ad-campaign/</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:33, 14 December 2007
Mischa Barton | |
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| Born | Mischa Anne Marsden Barton |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Presenter |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Awards | Teen Choice Award (2006) for The O.C. (2003) Teen Choice Award (2004) for The O.C. (2003) |
Mischa Anne Marsden Barton (born 24 January, 1986, London) is an award-winning English-American actress best known for her role as Marissa Cooper in the American television series The O.C..
Early life
Barton was born in Hammersmith, London, to an Irish mother, Nuala (née Quinn), a photographer, and English father, Paul Marsden Barton, a stockbroker. She has two sisters, Hania and Zoe Barton.[1][2] Barton moved to New York City at the age of four and was naturalized as a citizen of the United States in Los Angeles on February 3, 2006.[3] Barton graduated from the Professional Children's School in Manhattan in 2004, and attended classes at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the summer of 2006.[3]
Career
Barton began acting at the age of nine, co-starring the Off Broadway premiere of Slavs!, written by Tony Kushner. She appeared in several other Off Broadway productions, taking a lead role in James Lapine's Twelve Dreams at Lincoln Center. She made her film debut in Lawn Dogs, which won awards at film festivals around the world. Since then she has appeared in several films, such as The Sixth Sense, Notting Hill, and Lost and Delirious. Barton was also seen in many various television commercials and print advertising campaigns. Long time friend and mentor Ivan Bart of IMG Models New York has represented her throughout her career.
Barton first appeared on television in 1996, as young Lily Montgomery in All My Children, and in a modern re-make of Bonnie and Clyde. She guest-starred in eight episodes of the television series Once and Again as Jessie Sammler's (Evan Rachel Wood's) girlfriend, Katie Singer. Other television appearances include an episode of the FOX series Fastlane, James Blunt's music video "Goodbye My Lover", and Enrique Iglesias' music video Addicted. In August 2003, FOX premiered the television series The O.C., which became an instant overnight success. It put Barton on the map as Marissa Cooper until her departure from the show in the third-season finale in May of 2006. The O.C. dropped in ratings dramatically during its third and fourth seasons, and ended in early 2007.[4]
Recently, Barton was cast in an upcoming international film produced by the Russian band t.A.T.u., called Finding t.A.T.u..[5] She will then work on the films The Sophomore and Malice in Sunderland.
Endorsements
Barton has modeled for companies such as Calvin Klein, bebe stores, Aéropostale, Monsoon Accessorize, Dooney & Bourke, JC (Jeans and Clothes), Morgan de Toi, Jaspal, and Neutrogena skincare products. She has more recently become the spokesperson for Keds Sneakers, substantially increasing sales.[6] In Australia, she appears in commercials for teen magazine Famous and was the guest of honor at retail giant David Jones Tahitian Summer Collection launch. In 2007, Barton also became a spokesperson for the SAFE (Skin Awareness for Everyone) campaign and also lent her name to the TRAID campaign (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development) in association with Visa Swap. Barton was photographed in April 2007 for the Fall 2007/2008 advertising campaign for Italian clothing brand Iceberg, modeling with Nicolas Bemberg.[7]
References
- ^ http://www.filmreference.com/film/40/Mischa-Barton.html
- ^ http://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/mischabarton/
- ^ a b Barton's biography at kevo.com
- ^ 'The O.C.' Cancelled Due to Poor Ratings. FoxNews.com.
- ^ "В Москве начнутся съемки фильма по роману депутата Алексея Митрофанова". rian.ru.
{{cite web}}: Text "2007" ignored (help) - ^ Keds sales increase
- ^ http://www.sassybella.com/column/index.php/2007/09/26/mischa-barton-fronts-icebergs-fall-2008-ad-campaign/