Amy Landecker

Amy Landecker
Born (1969-09-30) September 30, 1969 (age 43)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1998–present
Spouse(s) Jackson Lynch (1 child)[1]
Website
amylandecker.com

Amy Landecker (born September 30, 1969) is an American film, stage and television actress.[2]

Life and career

Landecker was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Chicago radio personality John Records Landecker, and the great-granddaughter, on her mother's side, of lawyer Joseph N. Welch.

Early in her career, Landecker primarily focused on stage work and did not move to Los Angeles until she was 38.[3] 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.[4] 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".[5]

In 2011, Landecker was also a regular cast member of The Paul Reiser Show on NBC, playing Paul Reiser's wife, Claire.[6] On television, she has guest-starred on include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, NCIS, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Revenge and of many more series. She has also appeared in a number of Off-Broadway theatrical productions, including Bug.[7]

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Filmography

Film and Television credits
Year Title Role Notes
1998 Temporary Girl Sondra Hardwood
1999 Turks Woman on Train
Light It Up Reporter
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
2007 Dan in Real Life Cindy Lamson
2008 Law & Order Attorney Parrish Episode: Misbegotten
Mad Men Petra Colson Episode: A Night to Remember
2009 Medium Lindsay Burke Episode: Truth Be Told
A Serious Man Mrs. Samsky
2010 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Agent Stahl 2 episodes
Louie Sandra 2 episodes
2011 NCIS Dr. Ellen Gracey Episode: Out of the Frying Pan
The Paul Reiser Show Claire 7 episodes
House Darrien Episode: After Hours
The Protector Arlene Duncan Episode: Spoon
Happily Divorced Audrey Episode: Someone Wants Me
Curb Your Enthusiasm Jane Cohen Episode: The Bi-Sexual
Prime Suspect Alice Paget Episode: The Great Wall of Silence
2011-2012 Revenge Dr. Michelle Banks Episodes: Duplicity and Legacy
2012 House of Lies Janelle Winter Episode: Microphallus
Private Practice Melissa Episode: Too Much
2013 Lucky Dog
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References

  1. ^ http://www.downtownexpress.com/de_142/jeffdaniels.html
  2. ^ Amy Landecker at the Internet Movie Database
  3. ^ Conversations with Ross: Featuring Amy Landecker http://www.rosscarey.com/2011/05/11/episode-36-featuring-amy-landecker/
  4. ^ Yuon, Jada (September 28, 2009). "A Serious Man's Amy Landecker". New York. 
  5. ^ Roger Ebert (October 7, 2009). "A Serious Man". 
  6. ^ Caro, Mark (April 27, 2011). "Landecker Stays in Focus". Chicago Tribune. 
  7. ^ Verini, Bob (April 30, 2007). "Bug". Variety. 
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