Amanda Peet

Birth Name:

Amanda Peet

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Writer

Is a spokesperson for Every Child by Two vaccination campaign, helping protect children against diseases and educate parents about immunizations for their children
Graduated from Columbia University with a degree in history
Decided to become an actress after studying with acting teacher Uta Hagen, and appeared in the off-Broadway "Awake and Sing" with actor Stephen Lang
Quote: "And I also definitely love glamour․ 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․"
Landed her first supporting role in "The Whole Nine Yards" with Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis, for which she received several award nominations
After only six days of rehearsal, she filled in last minute for Marisa Tomei in a production of "This Is How It Goes․"
Was the maid of honor at actress Lauren Holly's marriage to Francis Greco
Made her TV debut by appearing in a Skittles commercial

2000Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Liar:Nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actress - Comedy/Romance:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Comedy:Nominated
2006Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Series, Drama:Nominated
2010Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi:Nominated
2011Robert Altman AwardWinner
2013PFCS Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
2025OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2025Special Jury Award - Narrative Feature:Winner
2025Audience Award - Narrative Feature:Winner

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