Hallie Eisenberg

Hallie Eisenberg
Born Hallie Kate Eisenberg
East Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Actress
Years active 1998–2010
Relatives Jesse Eisenberg (brother)

Hallie Kate Eisenberg (born August 2, 1992) is an American actress, best known for being "The Pepsi Girl" in a series of Pepsi commercials and her role as Erika Tansy in How to Eat Fried Worms.

Early life

Eisenberg was born in East Brunswick Township, New Jersey, the daughter of Amy and Barry Eisenberg, who ran a hospital and later became a college professor.[1][2][3] She has two siblings: actor Jesse Eisenberg, the Academy Award nominated star of The Social Network, and Kerry.[4] Hallie was named after the character Hallie O'Fallon in the film All I Want for Christmas, portrayed by Thora Birch.[5] Eisenberg attended American University, in Washington, DC.

Career

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, she was "The Pepsi Girl" in a series of Pepsi commercials.[6] She made her film debut in the children's film Paulie, playing the young owner of the title parrot. After appearing in a few made-for-television films, she had supporting parts in 1999's The Insider and Bicentennial Man.

In 2000, Eisenberg co starred with Minnie Driver in the feature film Beautiful, which received generally negative reviews. She also starred as Helen Keller in a television remake of The Miracle Worker.

In 2004, she played opposite Jeff Daniels and Patricia Heaton in the television remake of The Goodbye Girl. In 2006, Eisenberg appeared in How to Eat Fried Worms, the New Line Cinema adaptation of Thomas Rockwell's book of the same name. In 2007, she co starred in the independent feature film P.J.[7] alongside John Heard, Vincent Pastore and Robert Picardo.

Eisenberg made her Broadway debut in Roundabout Theatre's production of Clare Boothe Luce's play The Women.[5] In 2010, she halted her pursuit of a film career to attend college.[8]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1998PaulieMarie AlweatherFilm
1998Nicholas' GiftEleanorTelevision movie
1999Blue MoonJosie MedierosTelevision movie
1999Swing VoteUnknownTelevision movie
1999A Little InsideAbby Mills
1999The InsiderBarbara WigandFilm
1999Bicentennial ManYoung "Little Miss" Amanda MartinFilm
2000Get RealAlexaTelevision series – Episode: "Waiting"
2000BeautifulVanessaFilm
2000The Miracle WorkerHelen KellerTelevision movie
2002Stage on Screen: The WomenLittle MaryTelevision movie
2003Presidio MedGrace RothmanTelevision series – Episode: "With Grace"
2004The Goodbye GirlLucy McFaddenTelevision movie
2005Jesus, Mary and JoeyMelissa
2006How to Eat Fried WormsErikaFilm
2008P.J.Pauline
2008Wild ChildRuthieFilm
2010Holy RollersRuth GoldFilm

References

  1. ↑ "Jesse Eisenberg, Actor". Gothamist. 2007-09-12. Archived from the original on 2007-12-28. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
  2. ↑ "Jewish Exponent". Casting for Truths: 'Squid and Whale' star Jesse Eisenberg astounds as troubled Jewish teen. Retrieved 2006-07-03.
  3. ↑ Vilkomerson, Sara (2009-05-28). "Hot Nerd: Jesse Eisenberg". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
  4. ↑ Jesse Eisenberg Biography – Yahoo! Movies Archived June 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  5. 1 2 Netburn, Deborah (2001-11-26). "Pepsi Girl Hallie Kate Eisenberg, As Driven As Mrs. Luce's Women". New York Observer.
  6. ↑ Jordan, Chris (2000-11-07). "'Pepsi girl' Hallie Kate Eisenberg plays Helen Keller in movie". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
  7. ↑ Emanuel, Russ. "P.J.: A Journey of the Heart - A Russ Emanuel Film". PJ Official Movie Site.
  8. ↑ Devoe, Noelle (2015-04-24). "You'll Never Believe What The Little Girl From The '90s Pepsi Commercials Looks Like All Grown Up". Seventeen. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
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