Allison Scagliotti
A multi-hyphenate talent who evolved from a Nickelodeon favorite into the tech-savvy heart of 'Warehouse 13' and an indie musician.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American actress and musician·Birthday: September 21·Millennials
Biography
Allison Scagliotti grew up on screen, but she grew into an artist who defies easy categorization. First recognized as the quirky neighbor Mindy on 'Drake & Josh,' she quickly proved she was more than a teen sitcom fixture. Her defining role came as Claudia Donovan, the witty, pop-culture-obsessed artifact caretaker on 'Warehouse 13.' Scagliotti didn't just play a genius; she made geekiness charismatic and emotional, anchoring the series with heart and humor. Off-screen, she is an accomplished musician who performs moody, atmospheric music under the name La Femme Pendu and has stepped behind the camera to direct. Her career arc is one of organic growth, embracing every facet of storytelling from acting and music to directing, all with a distinctive, intelligent style.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Allison was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Allison Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Allison's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the fan-favorite character Claudia Donovan, a tech genius and junior agent, on all five seasons of the Syfy series 'Warehouse 13'.
- Played a main role as computer expert Camille Engelson on the sci-fi series 'Stitchers'.
- Released music as a solo artist under the stage name La Femme Pendu.
Did You Know?
She is a trained pianist and cellist.
She directed an episode of the YouTube Red series 'Lifeline'.
She provided the voice for the character Sandra in the animated series 'The Adventures of Puss in Boots.'
“I'm not a sidekick; I'm the one with the screwdriver.”
