---
name: "Amanda Peet"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/amanda-peet"
fi1m_id: "amanda-peet"
imdb_id: "nm0001605"
tmdb_id: 2956
wikidata_id: "Q131332"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "11 January 1972"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 4
average_fi1m_score: 68
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 4
updated: "2026-10-09T19:29:46.680696+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Amanda Peet

## Identity

Amanda Peet

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/amanda-peet
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** amanda-peet
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001605
- **TMDB ID:** 2956
- **Wikidata ID:** Q131332
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Peet, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131332, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001605/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2956

Actor. Born 11 January 1972 in New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 11 January 1972, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 2003–present
- **Average Fi1m score:** 68, as actor, over 4 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 67 (3), 2020s 72 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 68 to 64 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 0 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 2 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 3, Comedy 2, Action 1, Adventure 1, Crime 1, Romance 1
- **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,155m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Peet, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131332, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001605/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2956

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Something's Gotta Give*](https://film.one/film/somethings-gotta-give.md) (72), [*2012*](https://film.one/film/2012.md) (57)
- **Apple TV:** [*Your Friends & Neighbors*](https://film.one/tv/your-friends-and-neighbors.md) (72)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*Syriana*](https://film.one/film/syriana.md) (72)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Amanda Peet

> Amanda Peet is good at making sharp, complicated women enjoyable company without asking us to approve of them. Her ensemble work is worth watching; the parts have not always given her enough to do.

In *Your Friends & Neighbors* (2025), Amanda Peet makes us want to spend more time with people the script keeps pushing to the side. As Mel Cooper, she and Olivia Munn, playing Sam Levitt, give the relationship drama enough life to compete with the burglary story. We enjoyed the gossip because their chemistry made these people good company without making them particularly admirable. Peet is good at this sort of ensemble work: the comedy does not prevent us taking an interest in the character.

Her breakthrough came as Jill St. Claire in *The Whole Nine Yards* (2000). Physical comedy and timing were central to its appeal, and remain useful things to remember when considering how often she has been cast in smaller supporting parts. The film career that followed frequently put her in girlfriend and wife roles with limited room to develop. *Identity* (2003), in which she played Paris, offered an ensemble thriller among character actors. The broader pattern, though, left too few opportunities for complicated leads.

*Togetherness* (2015–2016) gave her a lead as Tina Morris in an intimate comedy-drama. She can be funny without making a character’s troubles seem negligible, which makes that sort of work a sensible fit. Regular roles in *Brockmire* (2017–2020) and *Dirty John* (2020) continued the television work. These more substantial parts offer something we want for her: enough time with a character for intelligence to become more than a supply of sharp replies.

*Your Friends & Neighbors* makes a useful case for giving her that time, even as it keeps returning to Coop. Jon Hamm remains the reason to follow the series, but Peet and Munn make the surrounding relationships worth following in their own right. The commentary on privilege is familiar, and an appealing ensemble cannot make it more searching than it is. Watch it for the company, with the warning that we kept wanting the script to stay with Mel a little longer.

## Biography

Amanda Peet is an American actress, writer and producer. She was born in New York City on 11 January 1972 and began her career with small television roles before making her feature film debut in *Animal Room* (1995).

Her performance as Jill St. Claire in *The Whole Nine Yards* (2000) brought wider recognition. She has since appeared in films including *Something's Gotta Give* (2003), *Identity* (2003), *The Way, Way Back* (2013) and *Identity Thief* (2013). On television she has starred in *Jack & Jill* (1999–2001), *Togetherness* (2015–2016), *Brockmire* (2016–2020) and *Dirty John* (2020).

Peet wrote and co-executive produced the Netflix series *The Chair* (2021). She plays Mel Cooper in the Apple TV+ series *Your Friends & Neighbors* (2025–).

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, latimes.com.*

## On Fi1m (4)

- *Your Friends & Neighbors* (2025), Fi1m 72, as Mel Cooper — [page](https://film.one/tv/your-friends-and-neighbors.md)
- *2012* (2009), Fi1m 57, as Kate Curtis — [page](https://film.one/film/2012.md)
- *Syriana* (2005), Fi1m 72, as Julie Woodman — [page](https://film.one/film/syriana.md)
- *Something's Gotta Give* (2003), Fi1m 72, as Marin — [page](https://film.one/film/somethings-gotta-give.md)

## Complete filmography (66)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Fantasy Life* (2026), as Dianne · Producer
- *Your Friends & Neighbors* (2025), series, as Mel Cooper — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/your-friends-and-neighbors.md)
- *Fatal Attraction* (2023), series, as Beth Gallagher
- *The Chair* (2021), series, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
- *Dirty John* (2018), series, as Betty Broderick
- *The Romanoffs* (2018), series, as Olivia Wells
- *Brockmire* (2017), series, as Jules James
- *Sleeping with Other People* (2015), as Paula
- *Togetherness* (2015), series, as Tina Morris
- *The Way Way Back* (2013), as Joan
- *Trust Me* (2013), as Marcy
- *Identity Thief* (2013), as Trish Patterson
- *Bent* (2012), series, as Alex Meyers
- *Gulliver's Travels* (2010), as Darcy Silverman
- *Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey* (2010), as Ranger (voice)
- *Please Give* (2010), as Mary
- *2012* (2009), as Kate Curtis — Fi1m 57, [page](https://film.one/film/2012.md)
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Laura Hellinger — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Important Things with Demetri Martin* (2009), series, as Actress
- *What Doesn't Kill You* (2008), as Stacy Reilly
- *$5 a Day* (2008), as Maggie
- *The X-Files: I Want to Believe* (2008), as Dakota Whitney
- *Martian Child* (2007), as Harlee
- *Battle for Terra* (2007), as Maria Montez (voice)
- *The Ex* (2006), as Sofia Kowalski
- *Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip* (2006), series, as Jordan McDeere
- *Griffin & Phoenix* (2006), as Sarah Phoenix
- *Syriana* (2005), as Julie Woodman — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/syriana.md)
- *How I Met Your Mother* (2005), series, as Jenkins — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/how-i-met-your-mother.md)
- *A Lot Like Love* (2005), as Emily Friehl
- *Melinda and Melinda* (2004), as Susan
- *Entourage* (2004), series, as Amanda Peet (uncredited) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/entourage.md)
- *The Whole Ten Yards* (2004), as Jill St. Claire
- *Something's Gotta Give* (2003), as Marin — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/somethings-gotta-give.md)
- *Identity* (2003), as Paris
- *Whatever We Do* (2003), as Patty
- *Igby Goes Down* (2002), as Rachel
- *Changing Lanes* (2002), as Cynthia Delano Banek
- *High Crimes* (2002), as Jackie
- *Saving Silverman* (2001), as Judith Fessbeggler
- *Two Ninas* (2000), as Nina Harris
- *Whipped* (2000), as Mia
- *Takedown* (2000), as Karen
- *The Whole Nine Yards* (2000), as Jill St. Claire
- *Isn't She Great* (2000), as Debbie
- *Zoe Loses It* (2000), as Zoe
- *Body Shots* (1999), as Jane Bannister
- *Jack & Jill* (1999), series, as Jacqueline 'Jack' Barrett
- *Jump* (1999), as Lisa
- *Simply Irresistible* (1999), as Chris
- *Playing by Heart* (1998), as Amber
- *Southie* (1998), as Marianne Silva
- *Origin of the Species* (1998), as Julia
- *Ellen Foster* (1997), as Julia Hobbs
- *Touch Me* (1997), as Bridgette
- *1999* (1997), as Nicole
- *Grind* (1997), as Patty
- *Finishing The Novel* (1997), as Wife
- *One Fine Day* (1996), as Celia
- *Spin City* (1996), series, as Shelly
- *She's the One* (1996), as Molly
- *The Single Guy* (1995), series, as Kathy
- *Central Park West* (1995), series, Actor
- *Animal Room* (1995), as Debbie
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Leslie Harlan — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Lanette — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md)

## Gallery

- ![Amanda Peet](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-94038b066990.jpg) Amanda Peet — Mingle Media TV, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Amanda_Peet_September_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Amanda_Peet_September_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Actress Amanda Peet leaving the press conference for Please Give (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-f130771b9d08.jpg) Actress Amanda Peet leaving the press conference for Please Give (2010) — Siebbi, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Amanda_Peet_%28Berlin_Film_Festival_2010%29.jpg/1280px-Amanda_Peet_%28Berlin_Film_Festival_2010%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Amanda Peet arriving at the premiere of the movie Please Give at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-ab8deca20947.jpg) Amanda Peet arriving at the premiere of the movie Please Give at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival (2010) — Siebbi, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Amanda_Peet_%28Berlin_Film_Festival_2010%29_2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Actress Amanda Peet leaving the press conference for Please Give (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-d35f9a4c9936.jpg) Actress Amanda Peet leaving the press conference for Please Give (2010) — Siebbi, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Amanda_Peet_%28Berlin_Film_Festival_2010%29_3.jpg/1280px-Amanda_Peet_%28Berlin_Film_Festival_2010%29_3.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Amanda Peet](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-5c21319582c4.jpg) Amanda Peet — Image via TMDB
- ![Amanda Peet](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-10e24c4c6dab.jpg) Amanda Peet — Image via TMDB
- ![Amanda Peet](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-cb79ad36a675.jpg) Amanda Peet — Image via TMDB
- ![Actress Amanda Peet leaving the press conference for Please Give (2011)](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-e8459d3b8ad0.jpg) Actress Amanda Peet leaving the press conference for Please Give (2011) — Amanda_Peet_(Berlin_Film_Festival_2010)_3.jpg: Siebbi
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- ![Amanda Peet](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-6092360e9352.jpg) Amanda Peet — Image via TMDB
- ![Amanda Peet](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-a0635406b429.jpg) Amanda Peet — Image via TMDB
- ![Amanda Peet](https://film.one/media/person/46640/gallery-844243f19a42.jpg) Amanda Peet — Image via TMDB

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