Annie Wood

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birthdate = 1971
birthplace = Flagicon|USALos Angeles, California
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Annie Wood (born 1971) is an American film, television and voice-over actress, host and writer.

Wood was born in Los Angeles and is known as the bubbly host of the nationally syndicated dating game show "Bzzz!". She appeared in the role of sexy and quirky "Lara" in the 2007 Lionsgate Dane Cook/Jessica Alba movie "Good Luck Chuck" . Her television credits include "ER", "Joey", "NYPD Blue", "Becker", "Costello", "Strong Medicine" and "Disney's "That's So Raven!"." Annie also has a large cult following from her lead role in 1995 female prison movie "Cellblock Sisters: Banished Behind Bars". She can be seen in the Nick Cassavette's film "My Sister's Keeper" with Cameron Diaz in 2009.

She has appeared as guest on ""The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"" and ""Politically Incorrect with Bill Mahr"."

Annie Wood has performed stand-up comedy at The Improv in Los Angeles following Jerry Seinfeld.

Annie Wood has authored a book of short stories, [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738816108/ “Where Would I Be Without Me? Stories, Scenes and Significant Others,”] (ISBN 0738816094) reflecting her observations on love, life and relationships.

Filmography

Film

*2007: "Good Luck Chuck" - Lara
*2006: "Heart of Fear" - Samantha Hunt
*2006: "Christopher Brennan Saves the World" - Diora
*1995: "Caged Hearts" - Marcy
*1995: "Cellblock Sisters: Banished Behind Bars" - April
*1991: "Breathing Fire" - April

Television

*2006: "That's So Raven!" - Kendra Blair
*2006: "The Chelsea Handler Show" - Book Club Hostess
*2005: "Joey" - The Trashy Woman
*2003: "Strong Medicine" - Molly
*2002: "For Your Love" - Miss Hall
*2001: "Dead Last" - Waitress
*2001: "NYPD Blue" - Tiffany
*2000: "ER" - Amber Skye
*1998-2000: "Becker" - Theresa Campbell
*1998: "Costello" - Mae Mae
*1996-1998: "Bzzz!" - Host
*1995: "Love Street" - Laura/Tara
*1990: "Fall from Grace" - Jessica Hahn

Personal life

Annie Wood resides in Los Angeles. She is an avid reader, writer and lover of life. She loves photography, painting, great conversation and meditating in her organic garden with her dog, Lucy. Lucy was on the cover of "Lucky Dog" magazine a month after Annie was on the cover of "Women's World."

She is the founder the volunteer website, www.dogoodstuff.org

Annie Wood has been an active supporter of non-profit organizations including:
* [http://www.apla.org AIDS Project Los Angeles]
*March of Dimes
* [http://www.laworks.com L.A. Works]
*Wildlife Refuge
*PETA
* [http://www.earthsave.org Earthsave LA]
* [http://www.DropintheBucket.org Drop in the Bucket]
* [http://www.foodonfoot.org Food on Foot]
*Amnesty International
*Project Angel Food
* [http://www.havenhousela.com Haven House]
*Senior Smiles
* [http://www.savethechildren.org Save the Children]

External links

* [http://www.AnnieWood.com Annie Wood Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/actingAnnie Annie Wood myspace fan page]
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* [Separate from the singer/actress Annie Wood, there is another Annie Wood who is a poet and revolutionary thinker and peace advocate. Born in Seattle, Washington in 1983 and currently living in San Francisco California.]