Alexandra Breckenridge was born on May 15, 1982, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She moved to California with her mother at the age of 12 to pursue an acting career. Breckenridge began her career with small roles in television and film.
Breckenridge’s career began in the late 1990s. She has worked consistently in television and film, demonstrating versatility across various genres. Her early roles include appearances in shows like “Freaks and Geeks” and “Dawson’s Creek.”
Breckenridge gained broader recognition for her recurring roles in popular television series. She portrayed Willa McPherson on “Dirt” (2007-2008) and had a notable recurring role as a young Moira O’Hara in the first season of “American Horror Story” (2011) and later as Kaylee in “American Horror Story: Coven” (2013-2014). She also played Samantha Link in “Life Unexpected” (2010-2011).
One of her most prominent roles was as Jessie Anderson in “The Walking Dead” (2015-2016). Since 2019, she has starred as Melinda Monroe in the Netflix series “Virgin River,” which has garnered significant viewership and critical acclaim.