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Amanda Peet

American Actress

Amanda Peet, born on January 11, 1972, in New York City, is an accomplished American actress known for her versatile roles in both film and television. Raised by her social worker mother, Penny, and lawyer father, Charles, she grew up in a culturally rich environment that fostered her love for the arts.

She attended Columbia University, where she studied American history but eventually pursued acting under the guidance of renowned teacher Uta Hagen. Her early career included minor roles in television and commercials, but her breakthrough came with the comedy film "The Whole Nine Yards" (2000), where she starred alongside Bruce Willis.

Full Name Amanda Peet
Gender Female
Occupation Actress
Date of Birth 11-January-1972 (54 years)
Birth Year 1972
Birth Location New York City, U.S.

Amanda Peet has appeared in a variety of films, including "Saving Silverman" (2001), "High Crimes" (2002), "Something's Gotta Give" (2003), "Syriana" (2005), and "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" (2008). She has also taken on significant roles in television series such as "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006-2007) and "Brockmire" (2016-2020).

Her talent extends beyond acting; she co-wrote and co-executive produced the Netflix series "The Chair" (2021), showcasing her skills as a writer and producer.

Amanda Peet is married to screenwriter David Benioff, and they have three children together. 

Charles Peet

Father

Penny Levy

Mother

Frances Pen Benioff

Daughter

Samuel Levy

Grandfather

Samuel Roxy Rothafel

Grandfather

Stephen Friedman

Father-in-Law

David Benioff

Spouse ​(m. 2006)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Amanda Peet is 54 years old

Amanda Peet was born on 11-January-1972

Amanda Peet was born in New York City, U.S.

References
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Peet
  • https://x.com/realamandapeet
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001605/

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