Alexis Merisalde Knapp (Nap) is an American actress and model. She gained fame after playing one of the main roles in the project "Pitch Perfect", as well as playing in the comedy film "Project X: Dorvali".
In the creative biography of the actress, there are 21 roles in television and film projects. She has also appeared on numerous popular American entertainment shows, including Show Attacks, Made in Hollywood, Home and Family, as well as the MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards.
Biography facts
The girl was born in the summer of 1989 in Avonmore County, Pennsylvania, which has a population of just over 800 people. All of Alexis's childhood was spent surrounded by 2 brothers and their friends. The girl grew up a tomboy, spent all her free time in the company of boys.
During her school years, Alexis was fond of music and dancing. She spent a lot of time at parties and learned to dance hip-hop beautifully. Her passion for creativity pushed her to participate in various school events and concerts. The girl also performed on stage in performances staged by students of the theater group.
The dream of an acting profession was formed by Knapp by the time he graduated from high school. After receiving her primary education, the girl decided to go to Los Angeles.
In 2008, she took part in the filming of the popular Internet series "World of Warcraft" called "Project Lore". Then, thanks to her external data, she was able to pass a casting in a modeling agency and for some time starred in commercials, worked as a photo model.
Film career
Alexis made her film debut in 2009. She got a small role as a dancer in the comedy "Formula of Love for Prisoners of Marriage."
A year later, the actress starred in a short film, and then got a cameo role as Aphrodite's girl in the fantastic film Percy Jenson and the Lightning Thief.
In 2011, Knapp took part in the filming of Adam Rifkin's series "Look". In the same year she appeared in the film "University Vampire".
A year later, the actress got a role in the comedy "Project X: Dorvali". The film tells the story of 3 high school friends who are trying to become famous, and for this they decide to organize a super party.
The film received good reviews from viewers, and the leading actor Oliver Kupir was nominated twice for an MTV award.
Although Alexis played a minor role in the film, she was noticed and highly appreciated for the work of the young actress. After that, the girl began to receive invitations to new projects.
In 2012, Knapp was cast for the new comedy film Pitch Perfect and was cast as Stacy Konrad. The audience liked the film. And after 3 years the second part of the picture came out on the screens, and after another 2 years - the third.
Among the works of the actress, it is also worth noting roles in the projects: "Undercover Agent", "Super Fun Evening", "Downstairs", "Anomaly", "Grace", "Ritual", "Impulse".
Personal life
The actress came to the attention of the media when she began dating actor Ryan Phillippe. Their romantic relationship lasted for several months, but the couple ended up breaking up in 2010.
After breaking up with Ryan, Alexis found out that she was pregnant. At the age of 21, she gave birth to a daughter who was named Kailani Merisalde "Kai" Knapp. Phillippe knew that he would become a father, and was present at the birth of the girl.
