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Amanda Righetti

Amanda Righetti

Amanda Elizabeth Righetti (born April 4, 1983)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Grace Van Pelt on The Mentalist, as well as her roles in Friday the 13th, The O.C. and Colony.

Amanda Righetti
Born
Amanda Elizabeth Righetti

(1983-04-04)April 4, 1983
St. George, Utah, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1995–present
Spouse(s)
Jordan Alan (m. 2006)
Children1

Personal life

The youngest of eight children,[2] Righetti was born on April 4, 1983 in St. George, Utah,[1] and raised in Nevada,[3] outside Las Vegas.[2] Righetti married film director and writer Jordan Alan on April 29, 2006 in Oahu.[4] On January 10, 2013, she gave birth to their son Knox Addison.[5]

Career

Righetti attending Maxim Magazine's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration, 2009

Righetti attending Maxim Magazine's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration, 2009

Righetti was discovered in the International Cover Model Search at the age of 15 and had a career as a fashion model before becoming an actress. After securing a role in the pilot for a proposed series by the name of No Place Like Home she played a recurring character in the teen drama The O.C.,[2] was a regular in the primetime soap opera North Shore and in late 2005, Righetti starred in Fox's drama series Reunion. Other credits include a recurring role on K-Ville,[6] guest roles on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Entourage and a role in the television film, Romy and Michele: In the Beginning.[2]

In 2006, Righetti signed on to star as the female lead in horror sequel Return to House on Haunted Hill. The film was released direct-to-video in October 2007. In April 2008, she was cast as the female lead in the slasher film Friday the 13th (2009).[6] Production ended in June 2008 and the film was released in theaters on February 13, 2009. Also that spring, Righetti was signed to the CBS series The Mentalist,[6] in the role of Grace Van Pelt.[2] Her 2012–13 pregnancy was not reflected in her character's storyline, during which she was filmed using selective angles and largely limited to desk duty.[7]

In September 2011, Righetti signed with talent agency UTA.[8]

Righetti and fellow cast-member Owain Yeoman left The Mentalist after season six.[9]

Righetti stars as a divorced novelist in the Hallmark Channel television film Love at the Shore (2017).[10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1995Love and HappinessCharlie's Kid Sister
1996Kiss & TellLittle One
2002Angel BladeSamantha Goodman
2007Pipeline[11]JocelynAlso producer
Return to House on Haunted HillAriel WolfeDirect to video
2008Matter[12]StrangerShort film
Role ModelsIsabel
2009Friday the 13thWhitney Miller
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13thHerselfDocumentary film
2011The Chateau Meroux[2]Jennifer
Captain America: The First AvengerS.H.I.E.L.D. Agent
2012Shadow of FearCasey Coopera.k.a.Dangerous Attraction[13]
2013Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thHerself / Whitney MillerDocumentary film
2015Cats Dancing on JupiterJosephine SmartAlso co-producer
2018PastalightSusanna LenziShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationRiding TeenEpisode: "You've Got Male"
2002Greg the BunnyDebbie FishmanEpisode: "Surprise!"
2003–05The O.C.Hailey NicholRecurring role; 12 episodes
2004–05North ShoreTessa LewisMain role
2005Romy and Michele: In the BeginningFriendly GirlTelevision film (ABC Family)
2005–06ReunionJenna MorettiMain role
2006EntourageKatrinaEpisode: "Aquamom"
2007K-VilleA. J. Gossett3 episodes
2008–15The MentalistGrace Van PeltMain role (seasons 1–6)
2010Wandering EyeMaron AbbottTelevision film
2012Shadow of Fear[14]Casey CooperTelevision film (Lifetime)
2014Chicago FireHollyEpisode: "A Dark Day"
Chicago P.D.HollyEpisode: "8:30 PM"
2016–2017ColonyMadeline "Maddie" KennerMain role (seasons 1–2)
2017Love at the ShoreJennaTelevision film (Hallmark)

Video games

YearTitleVoice roleNotes
2006Scarface: The World Is YoursFemme Fatale

Awards

  • 2009 New York Independent International Film and Video Festival: Best Actress in a Short Film – Amanda Righetti in "Matter"[15]

References

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