Alyson Hannigan 1989, her first regular role on a TV series came when she was cast in the short-lived ABC sitcom "Free Spirit". As a teenager, Hannigan babysat for the children of her future "How I Met Your Mother" costar, Bob Saget. In 1997, Hannigan was cast to play Willow Rosenberg, Buffy Summers' best friend, on the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". The show became a success, and Hannigan gained recognition, subsequently appearing in several films aimed at teenaged audiences, including "American Pie" (1999), "Boys and Girls" (2000), "American Pie 2" (2001), and "American Wedding" (2003). She also had a guest
Anointed One (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Anointed One (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) The Anointed One is a fictional character in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". The character is played by Andrew J. Ferchland. His title may be a reference to Jesus, whose title "Christ" derives from the Greek "christos" meaning "the anointed one." This could refer to his position as the "messiah" (another word meaning anointed) of the vampire the Master. Introduced in season one to help The Master escape his confinement, he is killed by Spike in the season two episode "School Hard". A prophecy foretold the coming of the Anointed One: "And