Alyssa Milano

Best known for her role on the long-running comedy "Who's the Boss," Alyssa Milano literally grew up on television.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Milano got her thespian start in 1980 with the national touring company of "Annie." Soon after, at the age of 10, she was cast as Samantha Micelli in "Who's the Boss" and starred on the series opposite Tony Danza for eight years. The show completed its last season in 1992, and she continued to hone her talents on both the big and small screen. Most recently, Milano starred on the prime time serial "Melrose Place," and "Gold Rush," an original film aired as part of "The Wonderful World of Disney."

Additionally, Milano starred in the title role in the in the feature comedy "Hugo Pool." Directed by Robert Downey, Sr. and co-starring Sean Penn, Malcolm McDowell and Richard Lewis, the film chronicled a day in the life of a Bel-Air pool cleaner (Milano). Her additional feature credits include the psychological thriller "Fear" with Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg, "Double Dragon," "Where the Day Takes You," "Commando" and "Little Sister."

She has starred in a wide range of television movie roles including "Braving Alaska," "The Surrogate," "Confessions of a Sorority Girl," "Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story," "Conflict of Interest" and "Candles in the Dark."

On stage, Alyssa starred in "Tender Offer," a one-act play written by Wendy Wasserstein; "All Night Long"; and the first American musical adaptation of "Jane Eyre." She returned to her theater roots in 1991 when she starred in and produced a Los Angeles production of "Butterflies Are Free."

A performer of many talents, Milano also enjoys a successful recording career in the Orient, having released five albums including her most recent work, "Do You See Me?" Her first album, "Look In My Heart," was second only to Madonna overseas and received platinum status.

Milano currently resides in Los Angeles and spends her free time writing, taking dance classes and traveling.