Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television producer, Television actor, Writer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Eye Color
Blue
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Christianity
Languages
English
Spouse
David Benioff (2006)
Children
3 children
Parents
Penny Peet
Residences
Beverly Hills, Manhattan
Education
Columbia University, Friends Seminary, HB Studio
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Latin
Popularity
Tier A -- 133,257 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Career
Career spanning 31 years (1995-2026)
Year context
Born in 1972 -- Watergate break-in; Nixon visits China; Richard Nixon was US president
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Filmography (35)
Biography
Amanda Peet (born January 11, 1972) is an American actress, writer and producer. She began her career with small parts on television, and made her feature film debut in Animal Room (1995). Her portrayal of Jill St. Claire in The Whole Nine Yards (2000) brought her wider recognition, and she has since appeared in a variety of films, such as Saving Silverman (2001), High Crimes; Changing Lanes; Igby Goes Down (all 2002), Something's Gotta Give (2003), Identity (2003), Melinda and Melinda (2004), A Lot Like Love (2005), Syriana (2005), Battle for Terra (2007), Martian Child (2008), The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008), Please Give (2010), Gulliver's Travels (2010), The Way, Way Back (2013), Identity Thief (2013), and Trust Me (2013).
On television, Peet starred as Jacqueline Barrett on The WB's Jack & Jill (1999–2001), as Tina Morris on HBO's Togetherness (2015–2016), as Jules on IFC's Brockmire (2016–2020), and as Betty Broderick on the second season of Dirty John in 2020. She wrote and co-executive produced the Netflix series The Chair that was released in 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Amanda Peet?
Amanda Peet is 54 years old, born on .
Where was Amanda Peet born?
Amanda Peet was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Amanda Peet been in?
Amanda Peet has 35 credits in our database. Notable titles include Fantasy Life (2026), Your Friends & Neighbors (2025), The Chair (2021), Dirty John (2018), The Romanoffs (2018).
What is Amanda Peet known for?
Amanda Peet is primarily known as an actor. Amanda Peet (born January 11, 1972) is an American actress, writer and producer. She began her career with small parts on television, and made her…
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