Amy Landecker
Amy Landecker | |
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 Landecker in June 2015 | |
| Born | September 30, 1969 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jackson Lynch (divorced; 1 child)[1] |
| Website | amylandecker |
Amy Landecker (born September 30, 1969) is an American film, stage and television actress.[2] She is known for her supporting roles in films Dan in Real Life (2007), A Serious Man and All Is Bright (2013). In 2014, Landecker began starring as Sarah Pfefferman in the Amazon Studios critically acclaimed comedy-drama Transparent.
Life and career
Landecker was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Judith (née Welch) and John Records Landecker, a Chicago radio personality. One of her maternal great-grandfathers was lawyer Joseph N. Welch.[3][4]
Early in her career, Landecker primarily focused on stage work and did not move to Los Angeles until she was 38.[5] Since then she has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including a supporting role as Mrs. Samsky in the Academy Award "Best Picture" nominated film A Serious Man, directed by the Coen brothers.[6] That performance received praise from many professional film critics, including Roger Ebert, who wrote, "Amy Landecker, too, is perfect as Mrs. Samsky. She makes the character sexy in a strictly logical sense, but any prudent man would know on first sight to stay clear".[7]
In 2011, Landecker was a regular cast member of The Paul Reiser Show on NBC, playing Paul Reiser's wife, Claire.[8] On television, she has guest starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, NCIS, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Revenge, and many more series. She has also appeared in a number of Off-Broadway theatrical productions, including Bug.[9] In 2013, Landecker co-starred in films All Is Bright, Clear History and Enough Said. In 2014 she began starring alongside Jeffrey Tambor and Judith Light in the Amazon Studios comedy-drama series, Transparent.[10][11] She co-starred in the Michael Bay-produced time travel thriller Project Almanac, which was released in January 2015.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Temporary Girl | Sondra Hardwood | |
| 1999 | Turks | Woman on Train | |
| 1999 | Light It Up | Reporter | |
| 2007 | Dan in Real Life | Cindy Lamson | |
| 2009 | A Serious Man | Mrs. Samsky | |
| 2013 | All Is Bright | Therese | |
| 2013 | Clear History | Nathan's Wife | |
| 2013 | Enough Said | Debbie | |
| 2013 | What Should We Watch? | Irene | Short film |
| 2015 | Project Almanac | Kathy | |
| 2015 | Upended | Cate | Short film |
| 2015 | Babysitter | Janine | |
| 2015 | Hunter's Prayer | ||
| 2015 | MF |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Early Edition | Susan Schwartz | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Stephanie Grayson | Episode: "Rotten" |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Jamie Callahan | Episode: "Goliath" |
| 2006 | Conviction | Donna Thatcher | Episode: "True Love" |
| 2008 | Law & Order | Attorney Parrish | Episode: "Misbegotten" |
| 2008 | Mad Men | Petra Colson | Episode: "A Night to Remember" |
| 2009 | Medium | Lindsay Burke | Episode: "Truth Be Told" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Agent Stahl | 2 episodes |
| 2010-2014 | Louie | Sandra/Louie's Mother | 4 episodes |
| 2011 | NCIS | Dr. Ellen Gracey | Episode: "Out of the Frying Pan" |
| 2011 | The Paul Reiser Show | Claire | Series regular, 7 episodes |
| 2011 | House | Darrien | Episode: "After Hours" |
| 2011 | The Protector | Arlene Duncan | Episode: Spoon |
| 2011 | Happily Divorced | Audrey | Episode: "Someone Wants Me" |
| 2011 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Jane Cohen | Episode: "The Bi-Sexual" |
| 2011 | Prime Suspect | Alice Paget | Episode: "The Great Wall of Silence" |
| 2011-2014 | Revenge | Dr. Michelle Banks | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | House of Lies | Janelle Winter | Episode: "Microphallus" |
| 2012 | Private Practice | Melissa | Episode: "Too Much" |
| 2012 | Retired at 35 | Kat | Episode: "The Proposal" |
| 2013 | Vegas | Karen Schultz | Episode: "From This Day Forward" |
| 2014–present | Transparent | Sarah | Series regular |
References
- ^ "Jeff Daniels, playwright, takes a shot at love". Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ Amy Landecker at IMDb
- ^ "Amy Landecker". TV Guide. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ "Angela Dobson Welch". Ann Arbor News. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ Conversations with Ross: Featuring Amy Landecker http://www.rosscarey.com/2011/05/11/episode-36-featuring-amy-landecker/
- ^ Yuon, Jada (September 28, 2009). "A Serious Man's Amy Landecker". New York.
- ^ Roger Ebert (October 7, 2009). "A Serious Man". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ Caro, Mark (April 27, 2011). "Landecker Stays in Focus". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Verini, Bob (April 30, 2007). "Bug". Variety.
- ^ a b "'Transparent' Star Amy Landecker Signs With ICM Partners (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ "Advertisement". Variety. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
External links
- Amy Landecker at IMDb
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