Alex ter Avest (born January 15, 1993) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in independent films and television series.
Early Life and Education Ter Avest was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and began her acting career at a young age, participating in local theater productions before transitioning to film and television. She studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA).
Career Ter Avest gained early recognition for her appearances in various film and television projects filmed in the American South. Her notable film credits include a brief role in the horror film The Cabin in the Woods (2012), as well as appearances in Stuck in Love (2012) and an uncredited role in Iron Man 3 (2013).
On television, she has appeared in several popular series. She had a recurring role as Jamie in the HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down. Ter Avest also featured in the CBS legal drama Reckless and had guest roles in shows such as The Carrie Diaries and Sleepy Hollow. Her work often spans a range of genres, from comedy and drama to horror.
Selected Filmography
Film
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) – Patient #2
- Stuck in Love (2012) – Becky
- Iron Man 3 (2013) – Teen Girl (uncredited)
- The Shunning (2011) – Kate
- Christmas With a Capital C (2011) – Cassie
Television
- Eastbound & Down (2010–2012) – Jamie (recurring role)
- Reckless (2014) – Daisy
- The Carrie Diaries (2014) – Lacey
- Sleepy Hollow (2014) – Emily
- One Tree Hill (2011) – High School Student