Bridgit Claire Mendler was born in Washington DC, USA, and lived there until she was eight years old. Her family moved to the west coast, just outside of San Francisco, California. This is when she first expressed interest in acting and began booking local jobs. When she was thirteen, she began working in the Los Angeles market, landing her first LA role in the soap, General Hospital. Since then, she has been landing roles both locally and in Los Angeles.
