X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Amanda Peterson Biography

Birth Name:Amanda Peterson

Birth Place:Greeley, Colorado, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • In 1988, she won a Young Artist Award for "A Year in the Life" and was also nominated for her role in "Can't Buy Me Love․"
  • Made her screen acting debut in a film adaptation of the musical "Annie" when she was 9 years old
  • Best known for playing Cindy Mancini in "Can't Buy Me Love" and Lori Swenson in "Explorers․"

Awards

  • 1984Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Supporting Actress in a Daytime or Nightime Drama: nominated
  • 1986Young Artist Award-Best Starring Performance by a Young Actress - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy: nominated