Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet September 2014 (cropped)

American actress

Amanda Peet

Name	Amanda Peet
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Birth date	Birth date -1st March 1966
Birth place	New York City, New York, U.S.
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Alma mater	Columbia University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1995–present
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Spouse(s)	David Benioff (m. 2006)
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Amanda Peet (born January 11, 1972) is an American actress. She has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and theatre productions.

Early life

Peet was born in New York City, New York, to Penny (née Levy), a social worker, and Charles D. Peet Jr., a corporate lawyer. She attended Friends Seminary and graduated from Columbia University with a degree in History.

Career

Film

Peet's film debut was in the 1995 drama Animal Room. She gained wider recognition for her roles in the romantic comedy The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and its sequel The Whole Ten Yards (2004). Other notable films include Something's Gotta Give (2003), Identity (2003), Syriana (2005), 2012 (2009), and The Way, Way Back (2013).

Television

Peet has also had a successful career in television. She starred in the NBC series Jack & Jill (1999–2001) and had a recurring role in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007). More recently, she appeared in Togetherness (2015–2016) and Brockmire (2017–2020).

Theatre

In addition to her work in film and television, Peet has appeared on stage. She made her Broadway debut in the 2006 revival of Barefoot in the Park.

Personal life

Peet married David Benioff, a writer and producer, in 2006. They have three children together. Peet is also known for her advocacy work, particularly in the areas of vaccination and children's health.

Filmography

Film

• Animal Room (1995)
• The Whole Nine Yards (2000)
• Something's Gotta Give (2003)
• Identity (2003)
• Syriana (2005)
• 2012 (2009)
• The Way, Way Back (2013)

Television

• Jack & Jill (1999–2001)
• Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007)
• Togetherness (2015–2016)
• Brockmire (2017–2020)

Awards and nominations

Peet has received several awards and nominations throughout her career, including nominations for the Satellite Awards and the Teen Choice Awards.