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Amanda Walsh Biography

Birth Name:Amanda Walsh

Birth Place:Rigaud, Quebec, Canada

Profession Actress, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Studied acting at John Abbott College, Kids in Action and The Second City
  • Started out doing school plays, improv, and other small acting projects while still in school in Montreal
  • Was working as a waitress when she was discovered by a producer for MuchMusic who went to her restaurant, who encouraged her to send in a tape of her sketches
  • Has appeared in stage productions of "12 Angry Jurors," "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Cabaret․"
  • Learned how to produce while she worked for MuchMusic and says editing is her favorite part of the process
  • Was cast in the original pilot for the series "Big Bang Theory․"
  • Was the youngest VJ in MuchMusic history when she was hired at the age of 19

Awards

  • 2016WGC Award-Best Comedy: winner