Denisof had a recurring guest role on Buffy, which is where , before achieving regular status on its spinoff series, Angel.
Alyson Lee Hannigan born March 24, 1974 , is an American actress and television presenter.
Similarly, Maggie Gyllenhaal reported that, at 37 years old, she was turned down for a role because she was considered too old to be the love interest for the male protagonist.