Amanda Peet
Amanda Peet, February 2008
Born	January 11, 1972 (1972-01-11) (age 36) New York City, New York
Occupation	Actress
Spouse(s)	David Benioff (2006 – present)

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Biography

Early life

Peet was born in New York City, the daughter of Penny (née Levy), a social worker, and Charles Peet, a corporate lawyer.^[1] The two are now divorced. Her father is a Quaker and her mother is Jewish.^[2][3] She has one older sister, who is a doctor. Peet attended Friends Seminary, then studied history at and graduated from Columbia University,^[4] where she auditioned for acting teacher Uta Hagen and decided to become an actress after taking Hagen's class.^[5] During her four-year period of study with Hagen, Peet appeared in the off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets's Awake and Sing. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Née redirects here. ... For the fish called lawyer, see Burbot. ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... American Jews, or Jewish Americans, are Jews who are American citizens or resident aliens. ... Friends Seminary is a private, Quaker school located in downtown Manhattan. ... Alma Mater Columbia University is a private university in the United States and a member of the Ivy League. ... Uta Hagen with Paul Robeson in the Theatre Guild production of Othello, which ran on Broadway from 1943 to 1945. ... Off-Broadway plays or musicals are performed in New York City in smaller theatres than Broadway, but larger than Off-Off-Broadway, productions. ... A revival is a restaging of a former hit play at a later date. ... Clifford Odets photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1937 Clifford Odets (July 18, 1906 - August 18, 1963) was an American socialist playwright, screenwriter, and social protester. ...

Career

Peet's first screen performance was a television commercial for Skittles. Her early roles included a guest role on the television series Law & Order. She made her film debut in Animal Room (1995). Peet maintained a steady acting career in relatively obscure indie movies. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Skittles candy Skittles are small, round fruit chews that come in a hard candy shell with a letter s printed on it. ... This article is about the original television series. ... An independent film (or indie film) is a film produced without the support of a major movie studio or a big budget. ...

Her first major role was as "Jack" in the 1999 WB network series Jack & Jill (which aired for two seasons). She also appeared in the eighth-season finale of Seinfeld ("The Summer of George") as a waitress whom Jerry Seinfeld meets. Her character is notable for seemingly dating two men at once: Jerry and her apparent roommate ("dude"), Lyle. Peet's first role in a widely-released feature film 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. Peet was also in the movie Saving Silverman with Jack Black and Steve Zahn. She also starred in Something's Gotta Give in 2003, playing Diane Keaton's daughter, and, at one point, Jack Nicholson's girlfriend. Jack and Jill was an American television dramedy which ran from September 1999 to April 2001. ... For other uses, see Seinfeld (disambiguation). ... The Summer of George is the 156th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. ... For the actor, see Jerry Seinfeld. ... The Whole Nine Yards is a 2000 black comedy starring Matthew Perry, Bruce Willis, Amanda Peet, Natasha Henstridge, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kevin Pollak and Rosanna Arquette. ... Saving Silverman is a 2001 black comedy film, directed by Dennis Dugan. ... For other persons named Jack Black, see Jack Black (disambiguation). ... Steven James Zahn (born November 13, 1967) is an American comedian and actor of both film and stage. ... Somethings Gotta Give is an American movie released in 2003. ... Diane Keaton (née Hall; January 5, 1946) is an Academy Award-winning American film actress, director and producer. ... John Joseph Nicholson (born April 22, 1937), known as Jack Nicholson, is a three time Academy Award-winning American actor internationally renowned for his often dark-themed portrayals of neurotic characters. ...

In 2005, Peet appeared in the play This Is How It Goes, filling in for Marisa Tomei at the last minute after six days of rehearsal. In the same year, she also co-starred in the films Syriana with Matt Damon, and A Lot Like Love, with Ashton Kutcher. In February 2006, she was performing in Neil Simon's Broadway production of Barefoot in the Park. This Is How It Goes, is a play by Neil LaBute set in small town America about the repercussions of an interracial love triangle. ... Marisa Tomei (born December 4, 1964) is an Academy Award-winning American film and stage actress. ... Syriana is a 2005 Academy Award-winning geopolitical thriller film written and directed by Stephen Gaghan. ... Matthew Paige Matt Damon (born October 8, 1970) is an American screenwriter and actor. ... A Lot Like Love is a 2005 drama/romantic comedy film, directed by Nigel Cole. ... Christopher Ashton Kutcher (born February 7, 1978) is an American actor and producer best known for playing Michael Kelso in the television series That 70s Show. ... Neil Simon (1966) Neil Simon (born Marvin Neil Simon July 4, 1927 in The Bronx, New York City), is a Jewish American playwright and screenwriter. ... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Barefoot in the Park is a 1963 Tony-nominated comedy play by Neil Simon, about a young couple and their odd neighbors in their small apartment building in Greenwich Village, New York. ...

Peet was a member of the cast of the television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which premiered on NBC on September 18, 2006. She starred with Matthew Perry, with whom she worked in The Whole Nine Yards and The Whole Ten Yards, and Sarah Paulson, with whom she co-starred in Jack & Jill. In the show; Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip, Peet's character Jordan McDeere was the newly-appointed president of the National Broadcasting System (NBS). In 2006, she also starred along with Dermot Mulroney in Griffin and Phoenix, where she played a terminally-ill woman living life to the fullest. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is an Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award nominated American television Comedy-drama series created and written by Aaron Sorkin. ... This article is about the television network. ... is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Matthew Langford Perry (born August 19, 1969) is a Canadian-American Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor and comedian, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hugely popular television sitcom Friends, a part he played for 10 years. ... The Whole Nine Yards is a 2000 black comedy starring Matthew Perry, Bruce Willis, Amanda Peet, Natasha Henstridge, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kevin Pollak and Rosanna Arquette. ... Poster for The Whole Ten Yards The Whole Ten Yards is a sequel to the movie The Whole Nine Yards (2000). ... Sarah Paulson (born December 17, 1974 in Tampa, Florida) is a Golden Globe-nominated American actress. ... Jack and Jill was an American television dramedy which ran from September 1999 to April 2001. ... Jordan McDeere is a fictional character on the US television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, played by Amanda Peet. ...

In 2007's The Ex, a comedy co-starring Zach Braff, Peet played an attorney who stays home to raise a new baby. In 2008, Peet went on to play an FBI agent in The X-Files: I Want to Believe.^[6] She will next co-star with Hilary Duff, Amanda Seyfried and Amber Tamblyn in Safety Glass, a film set around the Space Shuttle Challenger launch; filming will begin this fall. The Ex is a 2007 comedy film directed by Jesse Peretz and starring Zach Braff, Amanda Peet and Jason Bateman. ... Zachary Israel Braff (born April 6, 1975) is an American television and film actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. ... Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, fashion designer, and spokesperson. ... Amanda Seyfried (born December 3, 1985)[1] is an American actress and former child model. ... Amber Rose Tamblyn (born May 14, 1983) is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated American actress and poet. ... Safety Glass is an upcoming drama film with a cast featuring Hilary Duff, Amber Tamblyn and Molly Shannon. ... Space Shuttle Challenger (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-099) was NASAs second Space Shuttle orbiter to be put into service, Columbia being the first. ...

Personal life

Peet married screenwriter David Benioff (whom she met on a blind date)^[5] on September 30, 2006 in New York City^[7] and gave birth to a daughter, Frances Pen, on February 20, 2007.^[8] The three live in Manhattan and Los Angeles. David Benioff (born circa 1970 in New York City) is an American writer. ... A blind date is a date where the people involved have not met each other previously. ... is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Filmography

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References

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External links

• Amanda Peet at the Internet Movie Database
• Amanda Peet interview for A Lot Like Love