Career
Burton's first big break came when working as a VJ for the Total Request Live on MTV. She was supposed to be a guest commentator for one segment but producers decided to offer her a permanent job. Burton went on to present at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards and MTV's Iced Out New Year's Eve. Burton went on to portray herself on The WB Teen Drama television series Dawson's Creek in 2002 which was marked as her Acting debut.
In April 2003, Burton was cast in The WB drama pilot, One Tree Hill. Burton portrayed the role of Peyton Sawyer a fiercely independent visual and musical artist cheerleader. The series premiered on September 23, 2003 and went on to be the networks top rated program of the year. The role was considered as Burton's breakout role and is her best known to date. For her role in the series Burton was featured on the cover of Maxim, American Cheerleader Magazine and People. Her performance received critical praise and for her role in the series she earned three Teen Choice Award nominations. In May 2009 The CW announced Burton would not be returning for the shows seventh season based on her own decision not to return contrary to rumors she left due to salary issues.
In June 2005, Burton made her film debut in the Independent Drama film Our Very Own. The film centered on five small town teenagers who dream of a better life. The film starred Allison Janney and Cheryl Hines and was released to positive reviews from critics. Burton and her fellow stars in the film received the "Outstanding Ensemble Acting" award at the prestigious Sarasota Film Festival. In September 2007 Hilarie appeared in the Lifetime Drama film Normal Adolescent Behavior. Hilarie played the role of Ryan and followed a group of friends whom are in a six-way polyfidelitous relationship. That same year Burton starred in the Supernatural Horror film Solstice alongside Amanda Seyfried which was released Straight-to-DVD to negative reviews from critics.
In June 2008, Burton starred in the Independent Thriller film The List. Burton portrayed the role of Jo Johnston and was filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina whilst Burton was on production break for One Tree Hill. The film was released for a limited release and went on to make $132,863 US alone. That same year Burton had a small role in the Fox Searchlight Pictures Drama film The Secret Life of Bees. Burton played Deborah Owens the deceased mother to Dakota Fanning's character.
In January 2009, Burton was cast in another Independent Drama film Bloodworth. The film is an adaptation of Provinces of Night by Author William Gay. Filming also took place in Wilmington, North Carolina in April and May that same year. The film also starred Hilary Duff and Val Kilmer and premiered at the 2010 Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2010. The film later went on to be released for a limited release on May 20, 2011 to positive reviews from critics and over $12,971 worldwide.
In July 2010 Variety announced Burton would have a recurring arc in the USA Network Crime Drama television series White Collar. Burton portrayed the role of Sara Ellis an insurance investigator. In February 2011 Burton was upgraded to a series regular for the series third season which premiered on June 7, 2011. The series was renewed for a fourth season in August 2011 with Burton expected to reprise her role.
On January 23, 2012, Burton guest stared on the ABC crime television series Castle. She portrayed the role of a reality television star named Kay Cappuccio who is accused of the murder of a famous dog trainer.
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