Eileen Boylan
Encyclopedia
Eileen April Boylan is an American
film and television actress. She stands 5'1" and is of Filipino
and Irish
descent.
, the daughter of Merlie Baris and Frank Boylan. She has one brother Tommy Boylan, and multiple half-siblings including David Boylan.
show How I Met Your Mother
. Boylan currently plays a minor role on the ABC Family
TV series Greek
as the ditsy and often drunk sorority girl, Betsy.
In 2006-2008 on American TV, she co-starred in 26 episodes as Kyla Woods on The N original series South of Nowhere
.
Her earlier television credits include Baywatch
, General Hospital
, Judging Amy
and a recurring role on the Lifetime original series Strong Medicine
. She also co-starred in the 2004
film Sleepover
opposite Alexa Vega
and Sara Paxton
. She previously knew her co-star Chris Hunter
before working together on South of Nowhere
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
film and television actress. She stands 5'1" and is of Filipino
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
and Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
descent.
Biography
Boylan was born in Acton, CaliforniaActon, California
Acton was founded in 1887 by gold miners who were working in the Red Rover Mine. It was named after Acton, Massachusetts by one of the miners. Two of the best-known gold mines located in Acton were the Red Rover mine and the Governors mine. Mining of gold, copper, and titanium ore continued into...
, the daughter of Merlie Baris and Frank Boylan. She has one brother Tommy Boylan, and multiple half-siblings including David Boylan.
Television
Her 2008-2009 small screen activity saw her appear on various TV serials, often portraying herself. Boylan made a guest role on the Life episode "Everything...All The Time" and more recently portrayed a college girl named Melissa in the episode "Three Days of Snow" of the CBSCBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
show How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
. Boylan currently plays a minor role on the ABC Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
TV series Greek
Greek (TV series)
Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system...
as the ditsy and often drunk sorority girl, Betsy.
In 2006-2008 on American TV, she co-starred in 26 episodes as Kyla Woods on The N original series South of Nowhere
South of Nowhere
South of Nowhere is an American teen drama television series created by Thomas W. Lynch. Aimed primarily at teenagers, it first aired on November 4, 2005 and was one of six original series on The N. The second half of the third and final season aired October 10, 2008 and the final episode aired on...
.
Her earlier television credits include Baywatch
Baywatch
Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
, General Hospital
General Hospital
General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
, Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly...
and a recurring role on the Lifetime original series Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and...
. She also co-starred in the 2004
2004 in film
The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
film Sleepover
Sleepover (2004 film)
Sleepover is a 2004 American teen film directed by Joe Nussbaum and starring Alexa Vega and Sara Paxton.-Plot:On the last day of 8th grade before their freshman year in high school, Julie Corky has a slumber party with 3 best friends, Hannah Carlson , Yancy Williams , and Farrah James...
opposite Alexa Vega
Alexa Vega
Alexa Ellesse Vega is an American actress, singer and pianist. She is best known for playing Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids film series and Shilo Wallace in the movie Repo! the Genetic Opera. In 2009, she starred as the title character Ruby Gallagher in the ABC Family series Ruby & The...
and Sara Paxton
Sara Paxton
Sara Paxton is an American actress, model and singer. She grew up in California and began acting at an early age, appearing in many minor roles in both films and television shows, before coming to wider renown in 2004, after playing the title role in the series Darcy's Wild Life and Sarah Borden...
. She previously knew her co-star Chris Hunter
Chris Hunter (actor)
Chris B. Hunter is an American actor who's most known for co-starring in The N original series South of Nowhere as Glen Carlin. He has also made guest appearances in other shows including 7th Heaven, Boston Public, That's So Raven, Phil of the Future, Just for Kicks and The Amanda Show...
before working together on South of Nowhere
South of Nowhere
South of Nowhere is an American teen drama television series created by Thomas W. Lynch. Aimed primarily at teenagers, it first aired on November 4, 2005 and was one of six original series on The N. The second half of the third and final season aired October 10, 2008 and the final episode aired on...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Sleepover | Jenna | |
| 2008 | Dakota Skye | Dakota Skye | |
| 2009 | Making Change | C Girl | Post-Production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | Four Corners | Unknown | Unknown episodes |
| 1998 | Baywatch Baywatch Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production... |
Little Girl | Guest |
| 2000–2001 | The Amanda Show The Amanda Show The Amanda Show is an American live-action sketch comedy and variety show that aired on Nickelodeon from November 6, 1999 to September 21, 2002. It starred Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, and Nancy Sullivan, along with several performing artists who came and left at different points, such as John Kassir,... |
Unknown | Recurring role |
| 2001 | Alex In Wonder | Young Alex | Guest |
| 2001 | Special Unit 2 Special Unit 2 Special Unit 2 is a short-lived, American sci-fi/comedy television series, filmed in Vancouver, BC and aired on UPN for two seasons from April 2001 through February 2002... |
Girl | Guest |
| 2003 | General Hospital General Hospital General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns.... |
Sage Alcazar | Recurring role |
| 2003 | Judging Amy Judging Amy Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly... |
Lydia Chavez | Guest |
| 2006 | Sideliners | Barbie Green | Guest |
| 2005–2006 | Strong Medicine Strong Medicine Strong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and... |
Araya | Recurring role |
| 2008 | Days Of Our Lives Days of our Lives Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around... |
Tiffany | Recurring role |
| 2008 | Life | Carmen Horta | Guest |
| 2006–2008 | South of Nowhere South of Nowhere South of Nowhere is an American teen drama television series created by Thomas W. Lynch. Aimed primarily at teenagers, it first aired on November 4, 2005 and was one of six original series on The N. The second half of the third and final season aired October 10, 2008 and the final episode aired on... |
Kyla Woods | Starring role |
| 2009 | How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting... |
Melissa | Guest |
| 2009 | Valley Peaks | Monique | Guest |
| 2008–Present | Greek Greek (TV series) Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system... |
Betsy | Recurring role |
| 2011 | Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost is the seventh film in the Jesse Stone film series aired on the CBS television network starring Tom Selleck. It is based on the character from the successful book series created by the late Robert B... |