Peyton List, a talented individual, was born on August 8, 1986, in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts. Growing up alongside her older sister Brittany, who has pursued a successful modeling career in Germany, Peyton was raised by her parents, Sherri Anderson and Douglas "Doug" List. The young talent had a strong foundation in the arts, having studied at the prestigious School of American Ballet in New York City, where she also honed her stage presence.
Peyton's professional journey began at the tender age of eight, when she started modeling and acting. Her early endeavors included modeling gigs for esteemed brands such as "Dooney & Bourke" and "Clean & Clear". She is a member of the Eileen Ford modeling agency in New York and has graced the covers of numerous publications, including "Girl's Life" magazine, a record-breaking feat. Additionally, she has been featured on the covers of "Your PROM" (2002) and "Bridal Guide" (2004).
Beyond her successful modeling career, Peyton dedicated herself to her acting pursuits. On December 14, 2001, she landed her first significant role as "Lucy Montgomery" on the long-running CBS soap opera, As the World Turns (1956). She remained with the show for four years, departing when her contract expired. This experience paved the way for her to secure guest roles in popular series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999),Sex and the City (1998),and Smallville (2001).
Peyton's breakthrough in Hollywood came with her role in the Disney movie, The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005),which debuted at number nine on the U.S. cinema charts, attracting 3.7 million visitors. Prior to this, she had made appearances in films like Washington Square (1997) and Conjuring Aurora.