Amanda Peet: Movies & Box Office

Amanda Peet, born on January 11, 1972, is an eminent American actress who made her career debut with small television parts and her feature film debut in Animal Room (1995). She caught the spotlight with her role as Jill St. Claire in The Whole Nine Yards (2000). Over the years, she has famously appeared in a wide range of films, including Saving Silverman (2001), Something's Gotta Give, Identity (both 2003), Melinda and Melinda (2004), A Lot like Love, Syriana (both 2005), The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008), and 2012 (2009). On the small screen, Peet is known for her roles on shows such as The WB's Jack & Jill, NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, HBO's Togetherness, and Bravo's Dirty John. In 2021, she notably wrote and co-executive produced The Chair for Netflix.

Peet was born in New York City to Penny, a social worker, and Charles Peet Jr., a corporate lawyer. At a young age of seven, Peet moved with her family to London, returning to New York four years later. She enrolled in HB Studio's teen acting program at thirteen. An alumnus of Columbia University with a degree in American history, Peet decided to pursue acting after auditioning for Uta Hagen. During her four-year period of study with Hagen, Peet appeared in the off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets's Awake and Sing! with Stephen Lang. She had the privilege of performing in Neil Simon's Broadway production of Barefoot in the Park, and with many prolific actors in films like Identity Thief, The Way, Way Back, Something's Gotta Give, and more. A profound supporter of childhood vaccination, Peet also serves as a spokeswoman for Every Child By Two (ECBT). She has co-written a children's book and a play, showcasing her versatile talent.