Alex Thayer grew up on a tiny island in New England. She loved to ride her bike down steep hills and she never wanted to brush her hair. In sixth grade, she was the only girl on the boys basketball team. After graduating from Wheaton College and the National Theater Institute, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. She spent many years working as an actress. She appeared on the TV show Grey’s Anatomy and starred in the film December Ends. She now lives in New England with her two sons.