Biography

Leighton Meester stars as Blair Waldorf in The CW's new drama "Gossip Girl," from Josh Schwartz ("The O.C."), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers who attend an elite private school in New York City.

After making her television debut when she was 13 on "Law & Order," she got her breakout role in 2004 with a recurring role as the Britney Spears-like singer Justine Chapin on the hit series "Entourage." She continued to work steadily with guest-star roles on series like "8 Simple Rules," "Numbers" and "CSI Miami," and has had recurring roles on popular series such as "24," "Veronica Mars," "Shark" and "House." In addition, she had regular roles on "Tarzan" and "Surface."

Meester made her film debut in the feature "Hangman's Curse," based on the best-selling novel by Frank Peretti. She also recently starred in the independent film "Flourish" with future "House" co-stars Jennifer Morrison and Jesse Spencer, and in the drama "Inside." Meester's upcoming feaure films roles include the dramedy "The Beautiful Ordinary," the horror/comedy "Drive-Thru" and the thriller "Dead of Night."

Raised in Marco Island, Florida, Meester became interested in acting when she appeared in a local production of "The Wizard of Oz." When she was 11, she moved with her family to New York City and soon after began working as a model with Wilhemina, booking a Ralph Lauren campaign shot by Bruce Webber and working with then photographer Sophia Coppola.

When not on the set, Meester passionately pursues her talent for music and creative writing. She has recorded a song for the soundtrack of her upcoming film "Drive-Thru." She currently resides in New York.

Filmography

MOVIEs + SPECIAL ROLES

• Love Don't Let Me Down (2012) - The Uncatchable Cowgirl Bandits of Nottingham, Texas
• Love Don't Let Me Down (2010)
• The Roommate (2010) - Rebecca
• Date Night (2010) - babysitter
• Killer Movie (2008) - Jaynie Hansen
• The Beautiful Ordinary (2007) - Tori
• Drive Thru (2007) - Star
• Inside (2006) - Josie
• Flourish (2006) - Lucy Covner
• Hollywood Division (2004) - Michelle
• Hangman's Curse (2003) - Elisha Springfield
• Nightmare Academy (1999) - Elisha Springfield

TELEVISION SERIES

• Gossip Girl (2007 - present) - Blair Waldorf
• Surface (2006) - Savannah
• 24 (2005) - Debbie Pendleton
• Tarzan (2003) - Nicki Porter

TELEVISION APPEARANCES / INTERVIEWS

• The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009) - presenter
• MTV Video Music Awards 2009 - as herself
• Late Show with David Letterman (2009) - as herself
• The Teen Choice Awards 2009 - as herself
• 2009 MTV Movie Awards (2009) - as herself
• Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2009) - as herself
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) - as herself
• Kira Plastinina: In Her Own Words (2008) - as herself
• The View (September 19, 2008) - as herself
• Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (2008) - as herself
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2008) - as herself
• TRL (May 13, 2008) / (October 01, 2007) - as herself
• Entertainment Tonight (August 20, 2007) - as herself
• The Spider Wrangler: The Spiders of Hangman's Curse (2004) - herself
• The Haunting of Sorority Row (2007) - Samantha Willows
• Shark (2007) - Megan
• CSI: Miami (2007) - Heather Crowley
• House M.D. (2006) - Ali
• Numb3rs (2006) - Karen Camden
• Secrets of a Small Town (2006) - Kayla Rhodes
• Veronica Mars (2005) - Carrie Bishop
• 8 Simple Rules (2005) - Nikki
• Entourage (2004 - 2008) - Justine Chapin
• North Shore (2004) - Veronica Farrell
• 7th Heaven (2004) - Kendall
• Crossing Jordan (2004) - Marie Strand
• The Jackalope (2003) - Lorraine
• Family Affair (2002) - Irene
• Boston Public (2001) - Sarah Breen
• Law & Order (1999) - Alyssa Turner