Mischa Barton has developed an extensive filmography and theatrical resume that will surely make her one of the most sought-after young actresses of her generation. Her feature film debut occurred in 1998 with the critically lauded Sundance favorite
Lawn Dogs (1997) opposite
Sam Rockwell. Her hailed performance was followed by
Pups (1999), a modern day version of
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) for filmmaker
Ash (Bang). She has since racked up key roles in the 1999 Blockbusters
Sixth Sense, The (1999) with
Bruce Willis and
Haley Joel Osment, and
Notting Hill (1999), with
Julia Roberts and
Hugh Grant. Barton has subsequently completed work on an additional five features. They include
Lost and Delirious (2001) opposite
Piper Perabo for Lions Gate and
Julie Johnson (2001) with
Courtney Love and
Lili Taylor; both of which premiered at Sundance. She was also seen in
Skipped Parts (2000) with
Jennifer Jason Leigh and
Drew Barrymore. At age nine, Barton began her promising career in New York Theater with a lead role in
Tony Kushners "Slavs!" She soon segued into the lead role of Emma Hatrick in
James Lapines
"All My Children" (1970) in 1996. She also portrayed the title role of Frankie alongside Joan Plowright">Twelve Dreams at the renowned Lincoln Center. Among her varied stage credits are Where the Truth Lies and One Flea Spare, both of which took place at the New York Shakespeare Festival. No stranger to television, Barton had a short-term role playing the character of Lilly Benton Montgomery on
"All My Children" (1970) in 1996. She also portrayed the title role of Frankie alongside Joan Plowright in the recent Showtime feature
Frankie & Hazel (2000) for producer
Barbra Streisands Barwood Films. Barton recently returned from location in Australia filming the Disney telefilm
Ring of Endless Light, A (2002) and segued into an eight-episode arch on ABC's
"Once and Again" (1999). A longtime Manhattan resident, Barton enjoys family-life with her parents and two sisters. Barton is best-known for her role on television's
"O.C., The" (2003).