Elizabeth Berridge (born May 2, 1962) is an American film and theatre actress. She is known for her roles as Amy Harper in the horror film '' The Funhouse'' (1981),

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in the period drama film ''

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'' (1984), Charlotte in the TV sitcom ''

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'' (1992–1993), and Officer Eve Eggers on ''

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'' (1993–1996).

Personal life

Berridge was born in

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, the daughter of George Berridge, a lawyer, and Mary L. Berridge (née Robinson), a social worker. The family settled in

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, where she attended Chatsworth Elementary School. There she began to perform and sing. Due to her acting commitments, she earned her diploma through an independent-study program at

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. She met actor

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when they worked together on the film ''Broke Even'' (2000); they married in 2001, and have a daughter together.

Career

Berridge was called in to audition for the part of

after filming had already commenced in

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on ''Amadeus''.

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, who was originally given the role, injured her leg in a soccer game and had to withdraw from the film. Two actresses were flown to Prague, and after a week's auditions Berridge was given the part (supposedly because the other actress,

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, was "too pretty" to play the part of a landlady's daughter). Berridge and the other cast members remained in Prague for six months to complete the filming.''The Making of Amadeus'', disc 2 of Amadeus DVD, Director's Cut edition

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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