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Amanda Peet - Biography |
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Amanda Peet (born January 11, 1972)
is an American film actress.
Peet was born in New York to Charles Peet (a lawyer) and Penny (a social
worker). Her father was a Quaker and her mother was Jewish, and Peet
attended Friends Seminary with Liev Schreiber, as well as studied history
at Columbia University, where she auditioned for acting teacher Uta Hagen.
During her 4-year period of study with Hagen, Peet appeared in the
off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets's Awake and Sing.
Peet's first screen performance was a television commercial for Skittles.
Her early roles included a guest starring role on Law & Order. She made
her film debut in the 1995 film Animal Room. Peet maintained a steady
acting career in relatively obscure indie movies.
Her first major role was as "Jack" in the 1999 TV series Jack & Jill
(which aired for two seasons). Her first wide-release feature film role
came in 2000, with The Whole Nine Yards, elevating her status from
supporting actress to lead. That same year, she was voted one of the 50
Most Beautiful People in the World by People Magazine.
In 2005, she starred in the play This Is How It Goes, alongside Jeffrey
Wright and Ben Stiller. As of February 2006, she has been appearing in
Neil Simon's Broadway production of Barefoot in the Park.
Peet became engaged to actor/writer David Benioff on July 19, 2005.
On February 3, 2006, it was announced Peet would be joining the cast of
Aaron Sorkin's new show, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, to premiere on NBC
in the fall of 2006. |
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Amanda Peet - Personal Quotes |
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"And I also definitely love
glamor. I mean, I love getting dressed up, and having someone do my
make-up and feeling pretty. I'm not gonna lie about that, cause
that's part of what I love about what I do. But celebrity.. it's
like the feeling of going to the prom, the adolescent feeling of
popularity. As an actor, my main focus is finding good writing and
attacking a good role. I mean, I understand when you're incredibly
famous that it becomes difficult to deal with the publicity aspect.
But people who are like me, who go, "Oh, I'm not gonna do that. I'm
just here for the work!" I find it to be a little pretentious,
honestly. Cause you're not that famous. Calm down." |
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Amanda Peet - Filmography |
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Terra (2008) (filming) (voice)
The Martian Child (2007) (completed) .... Harlee
"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" .... Jordan McDeere (17 episodes,
2006-2007)
... aka Studio 60 (USA: informal alternative title)
- 4 A.M. Miracle (2007) TV Episode .... Jordan McDeere
- The Friday Night Slaughter (2007) TV Episode .... Jordan McDeere
- The Harriet Dinner: Part II (2007) TV Episode .... Jordan McDeere
- The Harriet Dinner: Part I (2007) TV Episode .... Jordan McDeere
- Monday (2007) TV Episode .... Jordan McDeere
(12 more)
The Ex (2007) .... Sofia Kowalski
Griffin & Phoenix (2006) .... Phoenix
Syriana (2005) .... Julie Woodman
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 Delano Banek
High Crimes (2002) .... Jackie
Saving Silverman (2001) .... Judith Fessbeggler
... aka Evil Woman (Australia) (Europe: English title) (Philippines:
English title) (UK) (USA: working title)
"Jack & Jill" .... Jacqueline 'Jack' Barrett (20 episodes,
1999-2001)
- What Weddings Do to People (2001) TV Episode .... Jacqueline
'Jack' Barrett
- Starstruck (2000) TV Episode .... Jacqueline 'Jack' Barrett
- A Key Exchange (2000) TV Episode .... Jacqueline 'Jack' Barrett
- Lovers and Other Strangers (2000) TV Episode .... Jacqueline
'Jack' Barrett
- Under Pressure (2000) TV Episode .... Jacqueline 'Jack' Barrett
(15 more)
Date Squad (2001) (TV) .... Belkis Felcher
Whipped (2000) .... Mia
Takedown (2000) .... Karen
... aka Hackers 2: Takedown (USA: informal title)
... aka Track Down (USA: DVD box title)
The Whole Nine Yards (2000) .... Jill St. Claire
... aka Nouveau voisin, Le (Canada: French title)
Isn't She Great (2000) .... Debbie
... aka Ist sie nicht großartig? (Germany)
Zoe Loses It (2000) .... Zoe
Body Shots (1999) .... Jane Bannister
Two Ninas (1999) .... Nina Harris
Jump (1999) .... Lisa
Simply Irresistible (1999) .... Chris
... aka Einfach unwiderstehlich (Germany)
"Partners" .... Beth Harmon (1 episode, 1999)
- Pilot (1999) TV Episode .... Beth Harmon
Playing by Heart (1998) .... Amber
Southie (1998) .... Marianne Silva
1999 (1998) .... Nicole
... aka Girls & Boys (USA: MIFED title)
Origin of the Species (1998) .... Julia
Ellen Foster (1997) (TV) .... Julia Hobbs
Touch Me (1997) .... Bridgette
"Seinfeld" .... Linette (1 episode, 1997)
- The Summer of George (1997) TV Episode .... Linette
Grind (1997) .... Patty
"Spin City" .... Shelly McCrory (1 episode, 1997)
- Snowbound (1997) TV Episode .... Shelly McCrory
Sax and Violins (1997)
One Fine Day (1996) .... Celia
She's the One (1996) .... Molly
"Central Park West" .... Robyn Gainer (6 episodes, 1996)
... aka C.P.W. (USA: new title)
- Public Execution (1996) TV Episode .... Robyn Gainer
- Guess Who's Come to Annoy You? (1996) TV Episode .... Robyn Gainer
- Hour of the Devil (1996) TV Episode .... Robyn Gainer
- Behind Your Back (????) TV Episode .... Robyn Gainer
- She Danced Only One Summer (????) TV Episode .... Robyn Gainer
(1 more)
"The Single Guy" .... Kathy (1 episode, 1996)
- Wedding (1996) TV Episode .... Kathy
Virginity (1996)
Winterlude (1996)
"One Life to Live" (1968) TV Series .... Layle (unknown episodes,
1995)
"Law & Order" .... Leslie Harlan (1 episode, 1995)
... aka Law & Order Prime (USA: informal title)
- Hot Pursuit (1995) TV Episode .... Leslie Harlan
Animal Room (1995) .... Debbie |
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Amanda Peet - Related Links |
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Wikipedia: Amanda Peet
YouTube: Amanda Peet
Amanda Peet at Celebs, Inc.
Amanda Peet at Babemania.com
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