Bridgit Claire Mendler was born in Washington D.C. and resided there until the age of eight, when she and her family relocated to the West Coast, specifically just outside of San Francisco, California. This marked the beginning of her interest in acting, and she soon started booking local jobs.
In 2004, Mendler landed her first role in the animated film "The Legend of Buddha" as "Lucy", showcasing her early talent in the industry. At the tender age of 13, she secured her first acting role as a guest star on the renowned soap opera "General Hospital", a milestone in her burgeoning career.
In 2008, Mendler landed the role of "Kristen Gregory" in the film "The Clique", further solidifying her presence in the world of acting. The following year, she became a recurring character on the popular Disney Channel sitcom "Wizards of Waverly Place" as "Juliet Van Heusen", a role she would continue to play until the series finale in 2012.
In 2009, Mendler auditioned for the role of "Sonny Monroe" in the Disney Channel series "Sonny with a Chance", but the part ultimately went to Demi Lovato. However, she did not let this setback deter her, and she went on to win the role of "Teddy Duncan" on the Disney Channel series "Good Luck Charlie" in 2010.
In 2011, Mendler starred as the lead role of "Olivia White" in the Disney Channel original movie "Lemonade Mouth", a project that showcased her impressive vocal talents. She also had a role in the film "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2" and co-wrote and sang the anthem "We Can Change the World" for Disney's "Friends for Change Games".
In 2012, Mendler guest-starred on the television series "House" as "Callie Rogers" and voiced the lead role of "Arrietty" in the animated film "The Secret World of Arrietty".
Mendler's debut album, "Hello, My Name Is...", was released on October 22, 2012, by Hollywood Records. Her second single, "Hurricane", was released for radio airplay on February 12, 2013, and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart in the United States, selling over 300,000 digital copies.
