Amanda Jeannette Detmer is an American actress. She made her big screen debut playing Miss Minneapolis in 1999 comedy film ''
Drop Dead Gorgeous'', and later had a supporting role in ''
Final Destination
''Final Destination'' is an American horror franchise that includes five films, two comic books, and nine novels. It is based on an unproduced spec script by Jeffrey Reddick, originally written for ''The X-Files'' television series, and was d ...
''.
In early 2000s, Detmer had starring roles in comedy films ''
Boys and Girls'' (2000), ''
Saving Silverman'' (2001), ''
The Majestic'' (2001), and ''
Kiss the Bride'' (2002). Later, she has had starring roles in short-lived television series include ''
A.U.S.A.'' (2003), and ''
What About Brian
''What About Brian?'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Dana Stevens and co-produced by J. J. Abrams' company Bad Robot Productions. The series premiered on April 16, 2006, on ABC, as a mid-season replacement and conclud ...
'' (2006–07).
Early life
Detmer was raised in Chico, also in California. Her mother, Susan (née Thurmon), is a teacher, and her father, Melvin Lester Detmer, is a singing cowboy. She attended
California State University, Chico
California State University, Chico, or commonly, Chico State, is a public university in Chico, California. Founded in 1887, it is the second oldest campus in the California State University system. As of the fall 2020 semester, the university had ...
for her undergraduate education and completed her Master of Fine Arts from
New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded by a group of New Yorkers led by then- Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin.
In 1832, ...
's
Tisch School of the Arts
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Founded on August 17, 1965, Tisch is a training ground for artists, scholars of the a ...
before embarking on a career in show business.
Career
Detmer made her onscreen debut in 1995 with the television movie ''Stolen Innocence'', and her big-screen debut playing Miss
Minneapolis
Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with list of lakes in Minneapolis, thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. ...
in the beauty pageant-set comedy ''
Drop Dead Gorgeous'' (1999). In 2000, she appeared as Terry Chaney in the supernatural horror film ''
Final Destination
''Final Destination'' is an American horror franchise that includes five films, two comic books, and nine novels. It is based on an unproduced spec script by Jeffrey Reddick, originally written for ''The X-Files'' television series, and was d ...
'' and in the romantic comedy ''
Boys and Girls'' alongside
Freddie Prinze Jr.
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,
Jason Biggs
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and
Claire Forlani. The following year, Detmer had major roles in comedy film ''
Saving Silverman'' with Jason Biggs and romantic comedy-drama ''
The Majestic'', directed and produced by
Frank Darabont
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, starring opposite
Jim Carrey
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. She appeared in the cover of ''Stuff'' the same year.
In 2002, she had her first star-billed role in the
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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romantic comedy ''
Kiss the Bride''. She also had supporting roles in ''
Big Fat Liar
''Big Fat Liar'' is a 2002 American comedy film, directed by Shawn Levy, adapted by Dan Schneider (TV producer), Dan Schneider from a story by Schneider and Brian Robbins, and starring Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti, Amanda Bynes, Amanda Detmer, D ...
'' (2002) and ''
You, Me and Dupree
''You, Me and Dupree'' is a 2006 American comedy film directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo and written by Mike LeSieur. It stars Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson, Matt Dillon, Seth Rogen, Amanda Detmer, Todd Stashwick, and Michael Douglas.
The fi ...
'' (2006).
On television, Detmer was regular cast member on the two short-lived NBC sitcoms, ''
M.Y.O.B.'' (2000) starring
Lauren Graham
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, and ''
A.U.S.A.'' (2003) opposite
Scott Foley
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. From 2006 to 2007, she starred in the ABC comedy-drama ''
What About Brian
''What About Brian?'' is an American comedy-drama television series created by Dana Stevens and co-produced by J. J. Abrams' company Bad Robot Productions. The series premiered on April 16, 2006, on ABC, as a mid-season replacement and conclud ...
'' alongside
Barry Watson,
Sarah Lancaster and
Rosanna Arquette
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.
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* Private sector practice
** Practice of law
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* ''Private Practice'' (album), released in 1978 by Dr. Feelgood
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''. From 2011 to 2012, she co-starred in the another ABC series, short-lived sitcom '' Man Up!''. From 2011 to 2013, Detmer also had a recurring role in USA Network drama series '' Necessary Roughness''. She also guest-starred on '' Law & Order: Criminal Intent'', ''The Vampire Diaries
''The Vampire Diaries'' is an American supernatural teen drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. The series premiered on The CW on September 1 ...
'', ''The Mentalist
''The Mentalist'' is an American drama television series that ran from September 23, 2008, until February 18, 2015, broadcasting 151 episodes over seven seasons, on CBS. Created by Bruno Heller, who was also its executive producer, the show f ...
'' and ''Two and a Half Men
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''. In 2017, Detmer was cast in the untitled drama starring Reba McEntire
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for ABC, created by Marc Cherry
Marc Cherry (born March 23, 1962) is an American television writer and producer. He is best known for creating the ABC dramedy series '' Desperate Housewives''.
Personal life Early life
Marc Cherry was born in Long Beach and lived briefly ...
.
Personal life
Detmer was arrested for a DUI in Chico, California, in December 2019.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
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20th-century American actresses
21st-century American actresses
American film actresses
American television actresses
California State University, Chico alumni
Living people
People from Chico, California
Actresses from California
Tisch School of the Arts alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)