"Denisof were followed later by Mercedes McNab (Harmony Kendall) and James Marsters (Spike). Several actors and actresses who played ""Buffy"" characters made guest appearances on ""Angel"", including Seth Green (Daniel ""Oz"" Osbourne), Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Eliza Dushku (Faith), Tom Lenk (Andrew Wells), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Julie Benz (Darla), Mark Metcalf (The Master), Julia Lee (Anne Steele) and Juliet Landau (Drusilla). Angel also continued to appear occasionally on ""Buffy"". The storyline has been continued in the comic book series """" published by IDW Publishing and later ""Angel and Faith"" published by Dark Horse Comics. Outside of the TV"
"Willow Rosenberg Willow Danielle Rosenberg is a fictional character created for the fantasy television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" (1997–2003). She was developed by Joss Whedon and portrayed throughout the TV series by Alyson Hannigan. Willow plays an integral role within the inner circle of friends—called the Scooby Gang—who support Buffy Summers, a teenager gifted with superhuman powers to defeat vampires, demons, and other evil in the fictional town of Sunnydale. The series begins as Buffy, Willow, and their friend Xander are in 10th grade and Willow is a shy, nerdy girl with little confidence. She has inherent magical abilities"
"a bookish nerd with considerable computer skills, dowdily dressed and easily intimidated by more popular girls in school. She grows faint at the sight of monsters, but quickly forms a friendship with Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and is revealed to have grown up as friends with Xander (Nicholas Brendon). They are mentored by the school librarian who is also Buffy's Watcher, Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), who often works closely with Willow in researching the various monsters the group encounters. Joss Whedon found that Hannigan was especially gifted reacting with fear (calling her the ""king of pain"") and viewers"
"Amy Madison Amy Madison is a fictional character on the television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer,"" portrayed by Elizabeth Anne Allen. The character appears in every season of ""Buffy"" except Season Five (during which time the character was stuck in the form of a rat due to a spell cast in Season Three). In the show, Amy is a witch. Although initially a seemingly good-natured individual, Amy gradually begins misusing her magic, eventually becoming an enemy to Willow (Alyson Hannigan) and her friends. In the series' comic book continuation, the character is more of an outright villain. Amy is a"
"a ritual that makes him unable to be killed. Buffy tries to talk to Faith about Allan's death, but Faith has disposed of the body and says she does not care. Alexis Denisof met Alyson Hannigan as a result of being cast as Wesley, and the two married on October 11, 2003. Denisof's role on ""Buffy"" would also lead him to become a regular cast member on the spin-off, ""Angel"". After Faith accidentally kills Allan, Buffy finds her in her hotel room obsessively scrubbing his blood from her shirt. As Richardson and Rabb note, this scene is reminiscent of Lady"
"Anya Jenkins Anyanka ""Anya"" Christina Emanuella Jenkins is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"". She also appears in the comic book series based on the television show. Portrayed by Emma Caulfield, the character appears as a guest star in the third and fourth seasons of the show before becoming a series regular in the show's fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons. The character made her last television appearance in 2003, appearing in the series finale of the show that aired on May 20, 2003. Within the series' narrative, Anya was originally a"
"number of appearances on episodes of ""Buffy"" and the spin-off series ""Angel"". Alyson Hannigan appeared as Willow in all 144 episodes of ""Buffy"", as well as guest appearances in three episodes of the spinoff ""Angel"", for a total of 147 on screen appearances over the course of both series. She is also featured in an animated series and video game, both of which use Hannigan's voice, and the comics ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight"" (2007–2011), ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Nine"" (2011-2013), ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Ten"" (2014-2016), and ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eleven"" (2016-2017) which use"
"Kristy Swanson Kristen Noel Swanson (born December 19, 1969) is an American actress, best known for her portrayal of Buffy Summers in the 1992 cult film ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"". Swanson began her career appearing in several teen films, including ""Pretty in Pink"" (1986) and ""Ferris Bueller's Day Off"" (1986). Her first starring role was in Wes Craven's horror film ""Deadly Friend"" (1986), followed by her portrayal of Catherine ""Cathy"" Dollanganger in the film adaptation of V.C. Andrews's ""Flowers in the Attic"" (1987). Was born and raised in Mission Viejo, California, the daughter of physical education teachers Robert and Rosemary"
"returned in Joss Whedon's television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"", this time played by Sarah Michelle Gellar for all of the show's 144 episodes. In season one (1997), Buffy begins to accept the responsibilities and dangers of her calling as the Slayer after moving to the small California town of Sunnydale. She becomes best friends with Xander Harris (Nicholas Brendon) and Willow Rosenberg (Alyson Hannigan), and meets her new Watcher, Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head). Together, they form the Scooby Gang, and work together to battle various supernatural occurrences which plague Sunnydale High. In the season finale, Buffy battles the"
"Series creator Craig Thomas explained that he based Marshall and Lily on himself and his wife Rebecca. Rebecca had been upset after learning this, but (as she is a fan of ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer)"" was consoled when Alyson Hannigan was put in the role. Hannigan was looking to do more comedy work after having worked on the ""American Pie"" series and was available for the show. Lily Aldrin, born March 22, 1978, grew up in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York. She is the daughter of Janice Aldrin, whom Lily describes as a feminist and who worked two jobs to"
"Buffy Summers Buffy Anne Summers is the titular character from the ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" franchise. She first appeared in the 1992 film ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" before going on to appear in the television series and subsequent comic book of the same name. The character has also appeared in the spin-off series ""Angel"", as well as numerous non-canon expanded universe material, such as novels, comics, and video games. Buffy was portrayed by Kristy Swanson in the film, and later by Sarah Michelle Gellar in the television series. Giselle Loren has lent her voice to the character in both the"
"Contner says that while filming the scenes with Willow and Xander on the cliff, the wind churned up dust, which blew into Alyson Hannigan's eyes. Because of the dust, Hannigan removed her black contacts and her eyes were blackened digitally in post-production. Grave (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) ""Grave"" is the sixth-season finale of the television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"". This episode is the second highest rated Buffy episode ever to air in the U.K. Sky One aired the episode, which reached 1.22 million viewers on its original airing. This is the only ""Buffy"" season finale not written and directed"
"Halfrek Halfrek or Hallie is a recurring fictional character on the TV series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer."" She appears as a vengeance demon in seasons 6 and 7, and has previously appeared as Cecily in season 5. She is played by actress Kali Rocha. Halfrek is a long-time associate and sometime friend of Anya, who knew her from her days as a vengeance demon. The two had worked together in the past, notably during the Russian Revolution of 1905. However, Halfrek's ""raison d'etre"" differed from Anya's. Whereas Anya was an avenger of scorned women, Halfrek's ""thing"" (as Anya put it)"
"when Willow (Alyson Hannigan) casts a spell to bring her back to life. However, with Buffy spiralling into a deep depression, Dawn feels highly neglected and is often seen alone and seeking attention from her sister as well as other members of the group. She later experiences her first kiss with a vampire named Justin, whom she is reluctantly forced to stake (her first vampire kill) when he tries to turn her. Dawn's isolation from the other characters reaches its apex when she inadvertently makes a wish to the vengeance demon Halfrek (Kali Rocha) which results in trapping everyone who"
"Jonathan Levinson Jonathan Levinson is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"". The character is portrayed by Danny Strong. Jonathan was born in 1981 and raised in Sunnydale, California. He attended Sunnydale High School where he was often bullied, ridiculed, and ignored by his more popular peers, thereby developing low self-esteem. In 1997, while attending the World Culture Dance, Jonathan is singled out by Ampata Gutierrez, a resurrected Incan princess, who wants to kiss him and transfer his life-force to her own. Not knowing her true nature, he does not resist, believing"
"makes her glow—Kennedy calls her ""a goddess""—and it ensures that Buffy and the Potentials defeat the First Evil. Willow is able to escape with Buffy, Xander, Giles, and Kennedy as Sunnydale is destroyed. Through the gamut of changes Willow endures in the series, ""Buffy"" studies scholar Ian Shuttleworth states that Alyson Hannigan's performances are the reason for Willow's popularity: ""Hannigan can play on audience heartstrings like a concert harpist... As an actress she is a perfect interpreter in particular of the bare emotional directness which is the specialty of [series writer Marti] Noxon on form."" Subsequent to ""Buffy""s television finale,"
"""The Body"" was strange and tense because she had been a regular character through the series and she was suddenly playing a corpse. She found the part difficult to play, not only for the stillness, but getting into the make-up, and lying on the morgue table with other bodies. The most difficult scene for Whedon to film was Willow panicking in her dormitory room. Her obsession about what to wear to visit Buffy was inspired by Whedon's own experiences when he was at a loss for what tie to wear for a friend's funeral. He praised Alyson Hannigan's acting, saying"
"had the idea to bring back actress Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg to re-ensoul Angel. This episode is Hannigan's third crossover into ""Angel""; she previously appeared on the phone to Cordelia in ""Disharmony"", and delivered the news of Buffy's death at the end of ""There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb"". Hannigan, involved in both ""American Pie"" and ""Buffy"" while this episode filmed, was excited to work with her fiancé, Alexis Denisof, whom she met while the two were on ""Buffy"". Denisof was also excited. ""I feel like it's a play day. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm at"
"her the sixth Most Memorable Female TV Character. She was ranked at No. 5 in AfterEllen.com's Top 50 Favorite Female TV Characters. The character of Buffy first appears in the 1992 film ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"", played by Kristy Swanson. The film, written by Joss Whedon, depicts Buffy as a shallow high school cheerleader who is informed by a man named Merrick (Donald Sutherland) that she has been chosen by fate to battle the undead. Buffy reluctantly undergoes training in her abilities by Merrick, and as her responsibility as the Slayer causes her to become alienated from her valley girl"
"Ethan Erickson Ethan Skip Erickson (born August 5, 1973) is an American television and film actor and TV host. Erickson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has a degree in English literature from UC Santa Barbara. Erickson once played the recurring role in ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" as jock Percy West, who actress Alyson Hannigan's character Willow Rosenberg tutors. He appeared in both season 3 and season 4 as the same character. As a gymnast since age 8, Erickson reportedly won the part after impressing director/creator Joss Whedon with a backflip during his audition. He starred in ""Jawbreaker"" (1999) with"
"Elizabeth Anne Allen Elizabeth Anne Allen (born November 18, 1970) is an American actress. Allen is best known for her recurring role as the witch Amy Madison on the television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"". Allen is an alumna of Gloversville High School in Gloversville, New York and graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY in 2001. After college she moved to Hollywood to begin an acting career. Since 1992, Allen has worked regularly, primarily in guest or recurring roles on various television series, including ""Doogie Howser, M.D."" and ""Silk Stalkings"". Allen also had a recurring role in the"
"vampiric villain known as the Master (Mark Metcalf), and is drowned in the process. She is resuscitated by Xander and rises to defeat the vampire lord. In the show's second season (1997–1998), Buffy continues to come to terms with her destiny, finds forbidden love with benevolent vampire Angel (David Boreanaz), and clashes with new villains Spike (James Marsters) and Drusilla (Juliet Landau). She also meets her Slayer replacement, Kendra (Bianca Lawson), who was called when Buffy was killed by the Master. Kendra is later killed by Drusilla, and the next replacement is seen in season 3. In the episode ""Surprise"","
"frosted eyeshadow and lip colors, bright turquoise and aqua marines, bubblegum colored nails, and bleach-blonde hair, causing the character to ""blossom."" Buffy Summers Buffy Anne Summers is the titular character from the ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" franchise. She first appeared in the 1992 film ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" before going on to appear in the television series and subsequent comic book of the same name. The character has also appeared in the spin-off series ""Angel"", as well as numerous non-canon expanded universe material, such as novels, comics, and video games. Buffy was portrayed by Kristy Swanson in the film, and"
"in Joss Whedon later casting him as a darker character. Riley has appeared in: Riley Finn Riley Finn is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"". Portrayed by Marc Blucas, Riley was introduced in the 1999 season four premiere episode, ""The Freshman"", and Blucas was part of the series credited cast for the second part of season four and the first part of season five. Most notably, Riley is one of three long-term romantic interests for series' heroine Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Whedon intended Riley to be the antithesis of Buffy's"
"archetypal shallow cheerleader, reluctantly becomes involved. Daniel ""Oz"" Osbourne (Seth Green), a fellow student, rock guitarist and werewolf, joins the group through his relationship with Willow. Jenny Calendar (Robia LaMorte), Sunnydale's computer science teacher, joins the group after helping destroy a demon trapped in cyberspace during season 1. She later becomes Giles' love interest. Anya (Emma Caulfield), a former vengeance demon (Anyanka) who specialized in avenging scorned women, becomes Xander's lover after losing her powers and joins the group in season four. In Buffy's senior year at high school, she meets Faith (Eliza Dushku), the other current Slayer, who was"
"new town. She hopes to live as a normal teenager, but the duties and fate of the Slayer – to fight vampires, demons, witches and other supernatural beings – will not leave her alone; the ancient vampire the Master (Mark Metcalf) threatens to break free, and Buffy must turn for help to her school librarian and Watcher Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), her new classmates, Willow and Xander (Alyson Hannigan and Nicholas Brendon), and a benevolent stranger named Angel (David Boreanaz). Joss Whedon developed ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" to invert the Hollywood formula of ""the little blonde girl who goes"
"Xander Harris Alexander Lavelle Harris is a fictional character created for the action-horror/fantasy television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" (1997–2003). He was developed by Joss Whedon and portrayed throughout the television series by Nicholas Brendon and in two episodes by his twin brother, Kelly Donovan. He was conceived as an everyman and a male character for series heroine Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) to interact with, and to provide comic relief in the series. Xander is one of several friends of Buffy who assist her in saving the world against numerous supernatural events that plague Sunnydale, California, a town built"
"kind of things teenagers do on the internet she refers to posting love poems and creating ""Doogie Howser"" fan fiction. The star of ""Doogie Howser"" is Neil Patrick Harris who would later star alongside Alyson Hannigan in ""How I Met Your Mother"", and alongside future potential slayer Felicia Day in Joss Whedon's ""Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog"". Willow's question to Buffy, ""Have you Googled her yet?"", is the earliest use of Google as a verb on American television. Help (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) ""Help"" is the fourth episode of the seventh and final season of the television series ""Buffy the Vampire"
"Master (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) The Master is a fictional character on the action-horror/fantasy television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" (1997–2003). He is a centuries-old vampire portrayed by Mark Metcalf, determined to open the portal to hell below Sunnydale High School in the fictional town of Sunnydale where the main character Buffy Summers lives. The premise of the series is that Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is a Slayer, a teenage girl endowed with superhuman strength and other powers which she uses to kill vampires and other evil beings. Each season of the series Buffy and the small group of family"
"Hannigan's likeness and continues Willow's storyline following the television series. ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" (often simplified as ""Buffy"") was originally conceived by Joss Whedon for a 1992 feature film. However, in its development Whedon felt it lost some of the quirkiness he considered was the heart of the project, and it was not received as well as he liked. He began to develop for television the concept of a fashion-conscious girl named Buffy, who is imbued with superhuman abilities and attends a high school situated on a portal to hell. Whedon created a group of friends for the main character,"
"one, but she is handling her problems with even more grace and acceptance than her older sister did."" Dawn Summers Dawn Summers is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon and introduced by Marti Noxon and David Fury on the television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"", portrayed by Michelle Trachtenberg. She made her debut in the premiere episode of the show's fifth season and subsequently appeared in every episode of its remaining three seasons. Within the series, Dawn is the little sister of main character Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar), a girl chosen by fate to be a vampire Slayer."
"Riley Finn Riley Finn is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"". Portrayed by Marc Blucas, Riley was introduced in the 1999 season four premiere episode, ""The Freshman"", and Blucas was part of the series credited cast for the second part of season four and the first part of season five. Most notably, Riley is one of three long-term romantic interests for series' heroine Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Whedon intended Riley to be the antithesis of Buffy's boyfriend of the past three seasons, Angel (David Boreanaz), who now headed his own"
"Drusilla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Drusilla, or Dru, is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt for the American television series, ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" and ""Angel"". The character is portrayed by American actress Juliet Landau. Drusilla is introduced alongside her lover Spike (James Marsters) in the second season of ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"" to serve as new antagonists to the series' heroine, vampire Slayer Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and alongside Darla (Julie Benz) and Wolfram & Hart as the main antagonist of the second season of Angel. In contrast to the series' previous central villain,"