Amanda Wyss
Amanda Wyss | |
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| File:Amanda wyss.jpg Wyss in A Nightmare on Elm Street | |
| Born | November 24, 1960 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Amanda Wyss (born November 24, 1960) is an American film and television actress. She rose to prominence when she starred as Tina in the horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). She is also known for her roles in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Better Off Dead (1985), and Powwow Highway (1989).
Life and career
1960-80: Early life and career beginnings
Wyss was born in Manhattan Beach, California. When she was discovered by an agent as a teen while starring in the play The Bad Seed at a local Los Angeles theatre, she went on to work in commercials and landed her first television role, recurring on Universal's When the Whistle Blows (1980) as Dolph Sweet's daughter.
1982-present: A Nightmare on Elm Street and continued success
She went on to appear in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). She rose to prominence in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) with her role as Tina Gray (the first person murdered onscreen by Freddy Krueger),[1] She later went on to appear in the 1985 cult comedy film Better Off Dead as Beth, in Silverado (1985), and in Powwow Highway (1989). She was a special guest of the Crypticon 2010.[2]
Television career
Wyss starred in Season 1 of the fantasy television series Highlander: The Series (1992) as a reporter named Randi McFarland. She has had recurring roles on St. Elsewhere (1982) and Cagney & Lacey (1982). She has made guest appearances on television shows, including Charmed, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Cheers (Season 4 episode 2, and Season 5 episode 11), The Drew Carey Show, Cold Case, CSI, and Dexter.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1981 | First Step | Cindy Stott | |
| 1981 | Force-Five | ||
| 1981 | This House Possessed | ||
| 1982 | Fast Times at Ridgemont High | Lisa | |
| 1984 | My Mother's Secret Life | Tobi Jensen | |
| 1984 | A Nightmare on Elm Street | Tina | |
| 1985 | Silverado | Phoebe | |
| 1985 | Better Off Dead | Beth Truss | |
| 1986 | Firefighter (The Greater Alarm) | Marilyn | |
| 1986 | Something in Common | Laura Grant | |
| 1987 | Independence | ||
| 1987 | Gunsmoke: To the Last Man | Lizzie | |
| 1988 | Deadly Innocence | ||
| 1989 | Powwow Highway | Rabbit Layton | |
| 1989 | The Final Days | ||
| 1989 | To Die For (Dracula: The Love Story to Die For) | ||
| 1990 | Checkered Flag | ||
| 1991 | Son of Darkness: To Die for II | Celia | |
| 1991 | Black Magic Woman | Diane | |
| 1992 | Bloodfist IV: Die Trying | ||
| 1994 | Desert Steel Actor | ||
| 1997 | Strategic Command | ||
| 2000 | Drawing Blood | ||
| 2010 | The Graves | Darlene | |
| 2015 | Getting the Kinks Out |
References
External links
- Amanda Wyss at IMDb
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