Amanda Peet

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Birthdate: 11 January 1972
Birthplace: New York, New York, USA

Biography

Amanda was born on January 11, 1972 in New York City. Peet an older sister. Her father, Charles is a lawer and her mother, Penny is a social worker. She attended Columbia University where she studied history. While at Columbia a drama professor convinced her to audition for acting teacher Uta Hagen. She studied with Hagen for four years during which time, she played in the off-Broadway revival of ' "Awake and Sing" . She was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the World in 2000 by People Magazine. Iin 1995 she was cast in a guest-starring role on the hit series "Law & Order" (1990). Her feature film debut was in the movie Animal Room (1995). She met her boyfriend Brian Van Holt on the set of an indie movie called Whipped (2000). But it was the hit comedy Whole Nine Yards (2000) that really boosted her career.

Filmography

A Lot Like Love (2005) .... Emily Friehl
Melinda and Melinda (2004) .... Susan
The Whole Ten Yards (2004) .... Jill
Something's Gotta Give (2003) .... Marin
Identity (2003) .... Paris
Whatever We Do (2003) .... Patty
Igby Goes Down (2002) .... Rachel
Changing Lanes (2002) .... Cynthia Banek
High Crimes (2002) .... Jackie Grimaldi
Saving Silverman (2001) .... Judith Fessbeggler
Date Squad (2001) (TV) .... Belkis Felcher
Whipped (2000) .... Mia
Takedown (2000) .... Karen
The Whole Nine Yards (2000) .... Jill St. Claire
Isn't She Great (2000) .... Debbie Body Shots (1999) .... Jane Bannister
"Jack & Jill" (1999) TV Series .... Jacqueline 'Jack' Barrett
Two Ninas (1999) .... Nina Harris
Jump (1999) .... Lisa
Simply Irresistible (1999) .... Chris
"Partners" (1999/I) TV Series .... Beth Harmon
Playing by Heart (1998) .... Amber
Southie (1998) .... Marianne Silva
1999 (1998) .... Nicole
Origin of the Species (1998) .... Julia
Ellen Foster (1997) (TV) .... Julia Hobbs
Touch Me (1997) .... Bridgette
Grind (1997) .... Patty
Sax and Violins (1997)
One Fine Day (1996) .... Celia
She's the One (1996) .... Molly
Virginity (1996)
"Central Park West" (1995) TV Series .... Robyn Gainer
Animal Room (1995) .... Debbie

Links

TeraBabes: Amanda Peet

Entwagon.com : Amanda Peet

Contact

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