Michelle Trachtenberg



Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (born October 11, 1985, in New York, United States) is an American television and movie actress best known for her role as Dawn Summers in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Quotes

 * I put out an ad in the classifieds: ‘Wanted, superhero. I’m a damsel in distress’.
 * Michelle Trachtenberg: On Ice
 * Explaining how she got an "X-Man" for a boyfriend.


 * Actually, I believe in the third season, one of the characters says, "Three hundred and something", which is the number of days from that point that I would appear on the show. Which is awesome.
 * BBC interview
 * Referring to Graduation Day and Restless


 * My meeting with Joss at the beginning of the season was kind of like, "Alright, welcome to the cast, you're a teenager, you're a Key, have fun.
 * BBC interview


 * I'm usually the one who leaves a water bottle on set, because it gets thirsty under those bright lights.
 * BBC interview


 * If you’re not falling, you’re not training hard enough.
 * Interview by Nicki Gostin, Newsweek, Updated: 10:46 a.m. ET March 11, 2005


 * I never had a stage mother, which is probably one of the reasons why I’m still doing this.
 * Interview by Nicki Gostin, Newsweek, Updated: 10:46 a.m. ET March 11, 2005


 * I've always felt that kids are really smart.
 * Interview by Nicki Gostin, Newsweek, Updated: 10:46 a.m. ET March 11, 2005


 * I was always wanting to learn and be one of those actresses who can actually hold a conversation as opposed to standing there looking pretty.
 * Interview by Nicki Gostin, Newsweek, Updated: 10:46 a.m. ET March 11, 2005


 * I feel that in order to truly be an actor, you have to differentiate yourself and your roles.
 * Interview by Michael J. Lee, Executive Editor for Radio Free Entertainment May 24, 2005


 * I've had experiences before where a director is like, "Yeah, I wanted a blonde." Have you heard of hair dye?
 * Interview by Michael J. Lee, Executive Editor for Radio Free Entertainment May 24, 2005