Sara Paxton was born in Woodland Hills, California. At a young age she began acting in television commercials.
She was cast in her first film at the age of 8 as a child at school and at the party in Menteur menteur (1997). Her first major television series role was on the WB's Greetings from Tucson (2002). She filmed Pyjama Party (2004) in fall 2003 (released July 9, 2004), was in Aquamarine (2006) with Julia Roberts' niece, Emma Roberts. Her movie Les sorcières d'Halloween 4 (2006) opened on October 20, 2006. She has also starred in television shows such as Bob l'éponge (1999) and Malcolm (2000). She had a recurring TV role on the WB's Summerland (2004).
Sara Paxton graduated from El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills in 2006 and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
